Park Myeongsun (fifth from left), director of the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on June 9 poses for photos with the nine members of the K-pop boy band CRAVITY, this year's overseas promotional ambassadors of Korean culture, at the KOCIS Center in Seoul's Jung-gu District. From left are Minhee, Taeyoung, Hyeongjun, Allen,...
Korea on June 10 at the United Nations General Assembly in New York was elected to the U.N.'s Economic and Social Council for the 2023-25 term. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Min Yea-Ji and Lee Jihae
Korea has been elected to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations for the sixth straight time.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 14 said the nation...
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on June 9 waves while riding a self-driving RoboRide car in a test run on Teheran-ro Road in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. (Mayor's Facebook page)
By Lee Jihae
A self-driving taxi with no human driver from August will drive around Seoul's Gangnam-gu District, an area considered to have the worst traffic in the capital.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Hyundai Motor Co. on...
For the safe operations of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, the government has pledged USD 1.2 million in aid through the International Atomic Energy Agency. Shown is Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin on June 8 speaking to Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Senik in a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Gov't to send...
This year, Korea marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with 15 Latin American countries -- Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, Paraguay, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Haiti. In 1962, Korea began its path toward modernization through ties with just 27 countries, but in the same year, it forged formal relations...
First lady Kim Keon Hee on the morning of June 6 wipes rain off President Yoon Suk Yeol's clothes at a ceremony to mark the 67th Memorial Day at Seoul National Cemetery in the capital's Dongjak-gu District. (Office of the 20th President)
By Kang Gahui and Kim Hayeon
First lady Kim Keon Hee on the morning of June 6 attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Seoul National...
Actor Tang Wei (left), director Park Chan-wook (center) and actor Park Hae-ill on June 2 pose for photos at a news conference for the film "Decision to Leave" at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in the capital's Jongno-gu District.
By Xu Aiying and Yoon Sojung
Photo = Xu Aiying
Seoul | June 2, 2022
"I'm more curious about how audiences react (to my film) than the award...
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo Gyoon delivers a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of this year's Seoul International Book Fair at the Seoul COEX in the capital's Gangnam-gu District on June 1.
By Yoon Sojung
Photos = Jeon Han
Video = Lee Jun Young
Seoul | June 1, 2022
The Seoul International Book Fair, the largest event of its kind in Korea, was...
The men's national field hockey team on June 1 poses for a commemorative photo after defeating Malaysia, 2-1, to win the 11th Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Asia Hockey Federation's official Facebook page)
By Jung Joo-ri and Lee Jihae
The men's national field hockey team has hoisted its first Asian championship cup in nine years.
Korea on June 1 defeated Malaysia, 2-1, in the final of the 11th Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Led by coach...
This year, Korea marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with 15 Latin American countries -- Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, Paraguay, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Haiti. In 1962, Korea began its path toward modernization through ties with just 27 countries, but in the same year, it forged formal relations...
Foreign tourists on May 15 take a selfie at Cheong Wa Dae, which was opened to the public on May 10. (Jeon Han)
Tourism development index hits record-high ranking of 15th
By Kim Eun-young and Kim Hayeon
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 31 announced that Korea ranked 15th among 117 countries in last year's travel and tourism development index of the World...
Striker Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur has been nominated for best goal of the 2021-22 season in the English Premier League. (Screen capture from league's website)
Korea.net · Son nominated for EPL's best goal of season for 2nd time
By Jung Joo-ri and Yoon Hee Young
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur, the first Asian to lead the English Premier League (EPL) in scoring, has received his second nomination for...
The Ministry of Science and ICT on May 25 said a meeting of its Launch Management Committee approved June 15 as the date of the second launch of the Nuri rocket. The photo shows the rocket's first launch from the Naro Space Center in Goheung-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province. (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Korean-developed Nuri rocket's 2nd launch set for June 15
By Aisylu Akhmetzianova and Yoon Hee...
The King Sejong Institute Foundation through late July will hold the preliminaries of this year's Korean Speaking and Writing Contest. Shown is a scene from the competition on Oct. 7, 2019, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul's Yongsan-gu District, with the event held online both in 2020 and last year due to COVID-19.
By Jung Joo-ri and Kim Hayeon
Photos = King Sejong Institute Foundation
A competition will feature foreign contestants showing off...
Son Heung-min on May 22 celebrates with his Tottenham Hotspur teammates after scoring in the team's English Premier League's season finale against host Norwich City. (Tottenham Hotspur's official Facebook page)
Korea.net · Son finishes season as 1st Asian to lead Premiership in scoring
By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur is the first Asian to lead the English Premier League (EPL) in scoring.
In the league's 38th week...
President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee on May 22 greet the audience on the outside stage of the main garden at Cheong Wa Dae during a commemorative edition of "KBS Open Concert" held there to mark the opening of the former presidential compound. (Kang Min-seok from Presidential Security Service)
By Yoo Yeon Gyeong and Lee Jihae
President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim...
Illusionist Choi Hyo-won (fourth from left) on May 20 presents certificates to attendees of the induction ceremony for this year's incoming class of Honorary Reporters and K-influencers at MBC Golden Mouth Hall in the Sangam-dong neighborhood of Seoul's Mapo-gu District.
By Yoon Hee Young
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Korea.net has welcome this year's incoming class of Honorary Reporters and K-influencers to promote Korea...
This is of the main scenes from the Korea Tourism Organization's promotional video of Incheon in the "Feel the Rhythm of Korea" series.
By Kim Hyelin and Kim Hayeon
Photos= The Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), which has produced unique promotional videos attracting popularity both in and out of Korea, has shone its spotlight on Incheon, Pyeongchang-gun County, Gangwon-do Province, and Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and...
Foreign participants on May 16 try their hand at making Korean food at the "Hansik One-day Tour for Foreigners" at the Hansik space E:eum in Seoul's Jongno-gu District.
By Park Hye Ri and Yoon Hee Young
Photos = Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Korean Food Promotion Institute on May 17 said they will hold through November the "Hansik...
Sungreung at East Nine Royal Tombs in Guri, Gyeonggi-do Province
By Kang Gahui and Kim Hayeon
Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration
Forest trails at nine royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty filled with dense vegetation will be opened to the public.
The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) on May 16 said such trails at the tombs, including the one at East Nine Royal Tombs in Guri,...