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Remains of independence fighters return home

A welcome ceremony marks the arrival of the remains of independence fighter Li Yeosong and Lim Sungsil at Incheon International Airport on Nov. 15. By Hur...
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Korea honors French war veteran’s wish to be buried in DMZ

Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affair Pi Woo-jin (right) bows to honor the return of the remains of French Korean War veteran Jean le...
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Tiger voted as Korea’s favorite animal

The tiger wins the most votes from among its large mammal rivals in a popularity survey run by the National Institute of Biological Resources....
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King Sejong Institute marks 10th anniversary

Chairman Song Hyangkeun of the King Sejong Institute Foundation delivers his address during a celebration of the institute's 10th anniversary, at the Blue Square...
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New Korean language textbook for Thai middle schools

The Korean and Thai education ministries jointly publish a new Korean language textbook for Thai middle schools on Oct. 9. (Ministry of Education) By Hur SomEe and Kim...
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Hangeul is the greatest gift: PM

A celebration to mark the 571st Hangeul Day takes place at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul on Oct. 9. The...
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2017 Korea Sale Festa offers bountiful discounts

The 2017 Korea Sale Festa, a nationwide retail sale, offers a variety of discounts on bus and train tickets, shopping, restaurants and accommodations. It...
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Chuseok holidays abound with special deals

Both residents and visitors alike can look forward to many special deals this Chuseok holiday season. Pictured are a group of Korean.net honorary reporters...
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Statue goes up to honor colonial forced labor

A statue of a forced laborer from colonial times is erected at Yongsan Station in Seoul on Aug. 12 to publicize the issue of...
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Former German chancellor visits sex slavery victims

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visits survivors of sexual slavery in colonial times and World War II and delivers a photograph of a statue...
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First lady honors Korean independence in Russia

First lady Kim Jung-sook takes a look around a historical exhibit at the cultural center for ethnic Koreans, in Ussuriysk, Russia, on Sept. 6. By Lee...
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha in Seoul

The devout join hands in prayer at the Seoul Central Masjid, the first mosque in Korea, on Sept. 1 to celebrate Eid al-Adha. By Kim Young Deok and Kim...
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President Moon collects books recommended by public

Cheong Wa Dae makes public President Moon Jae-in’s study, with more than 580 books on the shelves that were recommended by the public, on...
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Is there a proper way to wear Hanbok?

Tourists stroll through Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing modernized Hanbok rented from a local Hanbok shop on Aug. 11. By Kang Gahui and Kim Young Shin  Photos = Kang Gahui  Seoul | Aug....
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2023 World Scout Jamboree to be held in Jeollabuk-do

Representatives from the Jeollabuk-do Provincial Government Office, including head of the province Song Ha-jin, rejoice as Korea was named the host nation for the...
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Statue of Peace boards Seoul bus

The Statue of Peace, symbolizing the women who suffered as sex slaves during colonial times and World War II, rides bus No. 151 around...
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Korean imam talks about Islam in Korea

A. Rahman Lee Ju-Hwa, imam at the Korea Muslim Federation, speaks with Korea.net at the Seoul Central Masjid in Itaewon on Aug. 8. (Jeon...
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The day of the restoration of light

Aug. 15 is the independence day of Korea. (Lalien Guillen Park) By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Lalien Guillen Park In Korea, Aug. 15 is a public holiday known as...
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Korea shares job training policies with 20 countries

Staff from the Human Resources Development Service of Korea explain Korean policies regarding human resource development at a meeting of the Inter-American Centre for...
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National Liberation Day to abound in cultural events

In celebration of this year's National Liberation Day, a wide range of concerts, exhibits, and cultural events await visitors at historically significant locations across...

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