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Royal palace graced by Hanbok
People walk around Gyeongbokgung Palace in traditional Hanbok attire, bringing color to all corners of the ancient royal residence.
The colors of Hanbok shine ever...
Soman (소만, 小滿): Day of Steady Growth
Soman, the Day of Steady Growth, falls on May 21 this year.
The traditional agricultural day of Soman (소만, 小滿), the Day of Steady Growth,...
President Park stresses Korea-Kenya economic expansion
President Park Geun-hye delivers her speech at the Kenya-Korea Business Forum in Nairobi on May 31.
"I have no doubt that our two nations will...
‘Arts can bind us together across borders’
President Park Geun-hye speaks to the audience after the K-culture in Nairobi concert on May 31 in the Kenyan capital.
Korea and Kenya have exchanged...
Summertime at Haneul Park
Haneul Park, situated atop the highest plateau of the World Cup Park, boasts large fields of silver grass that rustle in different colors every...
Korea, Uganda agree to boost economic cooperation
During her state visit to Uganda, President Park Geun-hye discusses bilateral ties, particularly cooperation on economic development, during summit talks with Ugandan President Yoweri...
Korea, Uganda communicate through dance, music, sports
President Park Geun-hye speaks after the K-culture in Uganda concert in Kampala on May 29. The president said that she hopes the two countries...
President stresses Korea, Uganda business expansion
President Park Geun-hye delivers a speech about future business prospects for the two nations at the Uganda-Korea Business Forum in Kampala on May 29.
"Let's...
President stresses closer Korea-Ethiopia business partnerships
President Park Geun-hye speaks during the Ethiopia-Korea Business Forum in Addis Ababa on May 27. The president stressed the importance of forming collaborative partnerships...
President boosts Korea-Ethiopia ties through culture
President Park Geun-hye and Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome address the audience after the ‘K-culture in Ethiopia’ show at Addis Ababa University on May 28....
Korea, Kenya become one under same roof
Students from the King Sejong Institute in Nairobi play traditional Korean musical instruments and give a samulnori percussion performance to mark the ‘Day With...
Kenyans take closer look at Korean films
Movie-goers peruse their options at the Korean Film Festival that opens on May 29 at the Imax Theatre in Nairobi.
President Park Geun-hye’s upcoming visit...
Festival spotlights ‘Arirang,’ Miryang’s food, stories
The Miryang Arirang Festival, set to kick off on May 19, allows visitors to enjoy some of the most popular versions of the song...
A glimpse into royal Joseon pastimes
The 'King Jeongjo and His Artistic Hobbies' exhibit opens at the Yeongchunheon (영춘헌) and Jipbokheon (집복헌) houses at Changgyeonggung Palace. The exhibit will have...
King Sejong the Great commemorated on his birthday
The choheonguan, the court official who offers the first drink during a ritual (center), is on his way to offer incense during a ceremony...
Buddha’s Birthday celebrated in Seoul
A ceremony to mark Buddha’s birthday is carried out at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on May 14.
Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul played host to...
Museum Week opens nationwide
Schoolchildren admire a Silla golden crown, or Geumgwangchong (신라 금관총), on display at the National Museum of Korea.
In celebration of International Museum Day, Museum...
Gold earrings of King Muryeong and his queen
A pair of gold earrings, 8.3 centimeters long and believed to have been worn by King Muryeong himself, was found in the tomb of...
Realizing your dreams will bring a bright future: president
President Park Geun-hye enjoys a performance with children during a spring outing to mark Children’s Day on May 5.
The laughter of children filled the...
Jeju rock statues donated to Netherlands, Paraguay
Traditional stone statues made from the volcanic rock of Jeju Island, dol hareubang in Korean, have been donated to the cities of Gorinchem in...