Second Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Chong (left) talks about anti-doping measure that will be applied during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, during the second Meeting of the Bureau of the Fifth Session of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, on Sept. 28 in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province.
The Ministry of...
Scientists have recently revealed that a total of 594 new organisms, including three species previously not found in Korea and 124 species previously not found in or around Dokdo Island, have been found to be living and thriving in the waters and around the islands of Korea's East Sea.
The National Institute of Ecology announced on Sept. 23 that it...
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte (left) and President Park Geun-hye pose for a photo prior to summit talks at Cheong Wa Dae on Sept. 27. The two leaders discussed measures to substantially boost bilateral cooperation.
The leaders of Korea and the Netherlands held a summit in Seoul on Sept. 27 to review their bilateral relationship, which marks its...
Just as its name suggests, the Mangyeongdae view points are some of the most stunning in the country. Each region of Seoraksan National Park -- inner, outer and southern -- has a Mangyeongdae viewpoint, but they have all been closed to the public for conservation purposes. However, a 1.8-kilometer trail in the southern part of the park will be...
Visitors try out some virtual reality goggles at the 2016 Asia Content & Entertainment Fair at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju on Sept. 22.
During the fair, visitors were able to experience a variety of new media and content, including broadcasts, videos, animation, cartoons, video games and "edutainment" programs. In particular, content that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented...
The Sajikdaeje rites are performed at the Sajik Altar in Seoul on Sept. 24. The rites were performed during Joseon times to pray for peace and a good harvest, and together with the Jongmyodaeje rites that were performed in honor of former monarchs, they were the two grandest national ceremonies for the Joseon people.
This year's reenactment of the Sajikdaeje...
Korea.net honorary reporters and members of the coast guard stationed on Dokdo Island give a thumbs up as they pose for a group photo on Dokdo Island on Sept. 25.
This past weekend, 11 Korea.net honorary reporters from nine different countries set foot on Korea's easternmost piece of land, Dokdo Island.
Hailing from Brazil, Pakistan, the Philippines, the U.S., New Zealand,...
Seoul's Gwanak-gu District is one of the capitals' less wealthy boroughs, but the volunteers there, with some 98,000 people registered as good Samaritans, outnumber the number of registered volunteers in many other districts.
Gwanak-gu District sits in southern Seoul, and some 510,000 people live in the district. Its average measure of "financial independence," a statistic used to measure wealth and...
The first meeting of sports ministers from Korea, China and Japan is held in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province, over two days from Sept. 22 to 23.
The first meeting of sports ministers from Korea, China and Japan, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, wrapped up after two days of meetings in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province, on Sept. 22 and...
Taiwanese bicyclists enjoy the Namhangang River on Sept. 20 as part of a Seoul-Busan bicycle tour.
What would it feel like to ride a bicycle from Seoul to Busan?
You'll get an answer soon, for a group of Taiwanese tourists from Giant, the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, are here to pedal across the peninsula.
A group of 26 Taiwanese tourists, including Giant...
Actress and painter Kim HyunJung’s ‘Prayer’ features a stuffed rabbit named Lala, which represents the artist’s inner soul.
Actress and painter Kim HyunJung is returning to the scene with a new solo exhibition for the first time in two years, the second of her solo exhibits. “Kim HyunJung Solo Exhibition: Gift” will kick off on Sept. 28 at Gallery 1898...
Attendees at a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF) slice the celebratory cakes on Sept. 21.
The Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF) organized a ceremony to mark its 10th anniversary and to announce its vision for the future, at the Korea Press Center in downtown Seoul on Sept. 21.
Established on...
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cho Yoonsun (left) and Patricia Schultz, author of '1,000 Places to See Before You Die,' pose for a picture at the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Seoul on Sept. 21. Schultz presented the minister with a copy of her book.
"If this world is a book, a page called Korea can present...
The Heungnyemun Gate (흥례문, 興禮門), the second inner gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace, is illuminated with a colorful display of media art from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 in celebration of National Foundation Day (개천절, 開天節).
In just a few days, splendid displays of color will illuminate your evening strolls around the palace grounds.
This fall, the Cultural Heritage Administration resumes its...
Korea and Mexico have agreed to expand cooperation on tourism.
On Sept. 20, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cho Yoonsun held a meeting in Seoul with Mexican Minister of Tourism Enrique de la Madrid to discuss ways to increase tourism between their two countries.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cho Yoonsun (left) and Mexican Minister of Tourism Enrique de...
As a token of appreciation and out of respect for their sacrifices made during the Korean War (1950-1953), the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs has invited 120 veterans from Puerto Rico and elsewhere in the U.S. to visit Korea along with their families.
The Puerto Rican veterans, in particular, are returning to Korea for the first time in 66...
Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se (left), Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio (center) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hold trilateral talks in New York on Sept. 18 to discuss ways to apply stronger pressure to the North Korean regime.
Korea, the U.S. and Japan agreed to reinforce stronger, more comprehensive sanctions against North Korea in response to Pyongyang's recent...
A new sightseeing train at the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, featuring an eocha or 'royal vehicle' as the engine, will start running in October this year.
Visitors to the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in Gyeonggi-do Province will be able to look around the historical site by hopping on a new tourist train that's pulled by a royal vehicle, or eocha (어차, 御車).
Suwon...
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cho Yoonsun (center) shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert (right) during the opening ceremony of the Beautiful Journey, Endless Friendship exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History on Sept. 12. Pictured next to the minister is former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen Stephens.
It’s already been 50 years now...
Ahead of the Chuseok traditional holiday, President Park Geun-hye delivered Chuseok greetings to the nation on Sept. 13.
In the video message, she urged the Korean citizens to believe in their capabilities and to become one, united mind for a greater leap forward.
Mentioning repeated provocations from North Korea and the slowdown in the world economy as obstacles, she said her...