The town of Pyeongchang in Gangwon-do Province is now bustling with young athletes from around the world. They are there to participate in the Dream Program which will run from Jan. 18 to 29, under the theme this year of "We are Champs, We are Friends.” A total of 175 aspiring athletes from 44 countries are taking part in...
Six government bodies will join forces to reinvigorate the economy, focusing on the “creative industries” and on “cultural enrichment.”
The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Health & Welfare and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and then the Financial Services Commission and the Korea Communications Commission, announced...
Korea recorded a trade surplus of over USD 100 billion in the materials and parts sector for the second year in a row. The country began to record trade surpluses in the sector in 1997.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s report on the materials and parts sector in 2015, Korea’s exports in that sector hit USD...
Being a university student in Korea can be really stressful: final exams, presentations and group project deadlines all pile up before Christmas. That's why some friends and I decided to reward ourselves with a short Korea-travel trip to Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongju after finishing all our school duties.
We took the bus from Seoul to Busan on our first day....
The Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant, currently being built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction, is expected to help Indonesia solve its problems with its power supply.
In Indonesia's northern Sumatra, the world’s single largest geothermal power plant is being built with Korean technology.
Located on the circum-Pacific earthquake belt, Indonesia has the world’s largest volume of geothermal energy, as approximately 40 percent...
The Korean healthcare system will expand its insurance coverage to include more traditional Korean medicine treatments.
Previously, patients were only able to get insurance coverage for acupuncture, ddeum, a method of treatment where moxa, a type of plant, is burned on the skin, and buhang, or cupping. The expanded list will now include treatments such as movement therapy, traditional physiotherapy...
An environmentally friendly life, in both the present and the future, is being designed here in Korea.
The 2016 World Eco-Friendly Design Exhibition, set to kick off in Naju, Jeollanam-do Province, from May 5 to 29, will raise awareness of the importance of ecofriendly design for many products, design that puts the environment first, from start to end.
Under the slogan...
The government has now set out its plans to strengthen exports and to stabilize domestic consumption. It will also work on stabilizing the housing market and on solving the high rate of household debt.
The seven government ministries that oversee various sectors of the economy announced their plans to bolster the economy during a policy briefing on Jan. 14. These...
In winter, people can easily catch a cold or other illness because cold weather makes our immune systems a bit weaker. To stay healthy and to protect the immune system, people traditionally prepared two special drinks: yuja hwachae, a fruit punch made from citron, and sujeonggwa, a cinnamon punch with dried persimmons. Thanks to their unique taste and smell,...
The Korea National Arboretum is developing a new breeding method that accelerates the metamorphic process of the longhorn beetle, reducing it to one third of the standard time.
The reproduction rate of the endangered longhorn beetle, Callipogon relictus, has been sped up by a new breeding method, making it possible to rapidly increase the declining beetle population.
Callipogon relictus is a...
Korea's new Presidential Archives open in Sejong City on Jan. 14.
A new archive for presidential records and documents opened in Sejong City on Jan. 14.
All the records previously preserved at the National Archives of Korea in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Province, have now been moved to this new building, constructed between 2013 and 2015.
President Park Geun-hye visits the newly completed Presidential...
Hansan Sogokju is one of the better-known brands of local alcohol that are well-loved across Chungcheongnam-do Province.
With just one sip, its unique taste and smell spread across the palate, causing anyone to desire another sip. Sampling some more of it will make you not want to leave. In the end, you won't be able to move.
This traditional liquor caused...
For tourists in Seoul, which neighborhoods do they just have to explore?
The recently published “Top 30 Famous Alleys in Seoul” will guide the intrepid diner to 30 alleyways across the metropolis that are full of delights to eat, see and enjoy. The guide book, available in Korean, English and simplified Chinese, spotlights a select group of must-visit neighborhoods in...
While regular poplars are in green (left), a new variety of poplar that produces the anti-aging agent anthocyanin grows in red year-round.
A new variety of poplar that is able to produce large quantities of the anti-aging agent anthocyanin has been developed in Korea.
The project was led by Dr. Young-Im Choi, of the Forest Biotechnology Division at the National Institute...
“I will make 2016 the year when the nation will enjoy the fruits of our innovation efforts, as we will all come forward and join in our efforts to bring about innovation.”
President Park Geun-hye spoke those words as she wrapped up her national address at Cheong Wa Dae on Jan. 13. In the statement to the nation, her fifth...
Arirang, an iconic folk song of Korea, has been newly made as a medley of its versions. Played alongside a Western classical music orchestra, the song will be performed at official functions in the future.
A concert to mark the new year took place at the Seoul Arts Center on Jan. 6. The concert featured a medley of versions of...
Traces of human existence dating back to prehistoric times have been found in Yeoncheon-gun County, Gyeonggi-do Province. The area is home to numerous prehistoric discoveries along the Imjingang and Hantangang Rivers that flow through the region.
In 1978, there was a find that created quite a sensation across the world of archeology. A hand axe from the Lower Paleolithic Period...
Neoflam is popular in both Korea and overseas thanks to its ceramic coating on its pots and frying pans and to its antimicrobial cutting boards. Neoflam’s newest lineup of cookware includes the ‘My Pan’ and ‘Retro Jewel’ lines.
Making a delicious meal is the main goal for many of us who step into the kitchen. To achieve this, home chefs...
The power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is set to control the future, transcending its current limitations and spreading out to automobiles and even more home appliances.
This trend has been reinforced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), as IoT was this year’s ultimate theme. Reflecting its importance, carmakers from around the world showcased their futuristic concept cars...
The battle for the soul of Asia continues today, just as it raged in 1932 and 1933 when Yi Kwang-Su published his epic "The Soil." What is the best path toward modernity? How can society create harmony between the globalized city and the conservative heartland? How is nationalism a response to colonialism? Yi Kwang-Su (1892-1950) (이광수, 李光洙) touches on...