Korea celebrates Buddha’s birth
The Dharma Ceremony for Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday is held this year at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple on May 22.
By Kim Hyelin and Hahm Hee-eun
Photo = Kim Sunjoo
Video = Choi Tae-soon
Seoul...
First lady meets support group to mark Coming-of-Age Day
First lady Kim Jung-sook invites to Cheong Wa Dae on May 17 members of a support group that helps institutionalized youth become self-supporting. In...
Gwangju marks 38th anniversary of democracy movement
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon attends a commemorative ceremony to mark the 38th anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, and pays his respects...
‘Third Korean Wave’ becomes part of everyday Japanese life
Fujita Saki (left) poses like the pop group Twice while shopping with her mother in Myeongdong, in Seoul on May 4.
By Kim Eun-young, Lee Kyoung Mi and Hahm...
Non-natives express love for Korean language
By Min Yea-Ji and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Video = Lee Hana, Choi Tae-soon
Seoul l May 12, 2018
Non-native Korean speakers from around the world gathered at Kyung Hee University...
Expectations rise for high-speed train across Korean Peninsula
The 2018 Inter-Korean Summit has led to growing interest in a high-speed railway connecting South and North Korea. Moon Jong-mook, director of the Pan-Citizen...
[Messages for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit] From EU Ambassador to Korea
By Ambassador of the EU to Korea Michael Reiterer (second from left) poses for photos with Lee Do-hoon, Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace...
Pope hails commitment from two Korean leaders
Pope Francis expressed his support for the positive outcome of the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit after the Regina Coeli prayer at St. Peter’s Square on...
Leaders of two Koreas hope for good results at summit
President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hold brief talks prior to their summit, at the Peace House in Panmunjeom on...
[Messages for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit] From the Tajikistani Ambassador to Korea
Ambassador of Tajikistan to the Republic of Korea Yusuf Sharifzoda. (Ambassador Yusuf Sharifzoda)
Ahead of the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit, the Embassy of Tajikistan to the...
[2018 Inter-Korean Summit] President Moon likely to verify Pyeongyang’s denuclearization: experts
Experts on Korean Peninsula issues share their views and prospects for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit and future developments on the Korean Peninsula, at the...
Pope blesses Inter-Korean Summit
Pope Francis greets the crowds with a big smile during his visit to Seoul in August 2014. (Korea.net DB)
By Kim Young Shin
Pope Francis made supportive...
Inter-Korean summit is all set, a day to go
Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom briefs the press on the final rehearsal for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit, at the Main Press Center at...
Schedule for 2018 Inter-Korean Summit released, one day to go
Chairman Im Jong-seok of the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit Preparation Committee briefs the press on the detailed schedule for the upcoming Inter-Korean Summit, at the...
Korea, 43rd on press freedom index, beats US, Japan, China
Cedric Alviani, head of the RSF’s East Asia Bureau, explains the map of the world's press freedom index in a press conference to announce...
Non-Korean media allowed North for coverage
Non-Korean journalists and broadcasters will be allowed to directly cover the upcoming 2018 Inter-Korean Summit, a first in history. Pictured are both Korean and...
Summit room layout unveiled, 2 days to go
The meeting room for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit has an oval table and a painting of Geumgangsan Mountain as a backdrop.
By Sohn JiAe
Photos=Cheong Wa Dae
Details...
Banquet menu unveiled for Inter-Korean Summit
A mango mousse, which will be served as dessert at the welcome banquet for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit, will be decorated with the unification...
[Messages for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit] From the Cote d’Ivoire Ambassador to Korea
Ambassador of Cote d'Ivoire to the Republic of Korea Sylvestre Kouassi Bile. Jeon Han.
The embassy of Cote d'Ivoire to the Republic of Korea sends...
[Messages for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit] From the Kazakhstani Ambassador to Korea
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Dulat Bakishev. (Kim Sunjoo)
Ahead of the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit, the Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Republic...
