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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...
‘Let’s leap forward in the face of adversity’
President Park Geun-hye gives the opening address at the Iran-Korea Business Forum on May 3 at the Espinas Hotel in Tehran.
On May 3, President...
‘My dream is to be a K-pop star’
German teen singer Jamie-Lee Kriewitz tells the Bild newspaper that her dream is to be a K-pop star.
Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is a rising teen star...
King’s study room becomes public library
A new library is unveiled at Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 27. The Jibokjae Hall, a former royal study room, has now been renovated as...
A seonbi graces a ‘Hello, Mr. K!’ concert
This year's second 'Hello, Mr. K!' concert is held on April 27 at the Korea Furniture Museum. The event features a Hanbok fashion show...
Masterpieces of Korean ceramics arrive in Paris
A turtle-dragon celadon pitcher from the 12th century is on display at the 'Earth, Fire, Soul -- Masterpieces of Korean Ceramics' exhibition. The pitcher...
Korea shares infrastructure expertise with world
On April 19 a safety inspector assesses the condition of the Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge that connects Batam Island and Tonton Island in Indonesia. The...
Biggest-ever business delegation heads to Iran
Korea's largest-ever business delegation will accompany President Park Geun-hye on her upcoming state visit to Iran scheduled for May 1 to 3.
On April 27,...
Korean oyster snack enters US market
Koha Oriental Foods is now importing Oyster Snacks to the U.S. The tasty morsels will hit U.S. shelves in the second half of 2016.
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President to make landmark visit to Iran
President Park Geun-hye will pay a state visit to Iran in early May. This is the first Korean head of state to visit Tehran...