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Ancient golden shoes on display
The carvings on the shoes are as elaborate as embroidery. They are so intricate that it is hard to believe that the shoes are...
Korean cultural traditions served up in Paris
A wide variety of craftworks created by artisans welcomes visitors to the International Heritage Show at the Louvre Museum in Paris as the exhibit...
Korea shares weather tech across Asia
Korea, South Asian and Southeast Asian nations have shared their weather forecasting systems that use high-end technologies. Staff from weather agencies in the Philippines,...
Cooperative conservation of native plants in Central Asia
The Korea National Arboretum has published an illustrated plant book, "Flora of the Western Tien Shan: The Chimgan Mountains," along with the Uzbekistani Institute...
Korea, France march together toward a better future
President Park Geun-hye (second from right) and French President François Hollande hold a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on Nov. 4.
The leaders of Korea...
Eat your way across Korea: ginseng chicken soup
The delicious world of Korean cuisine is broad and deep. From the vast vegetable varieties of kimchi, through to the three pillars of Korean...
Korea-US alliance stronger than ever: governments
Minister of National Defense Han Minkoo (right) and his U.S. counterpart Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter shake hands during the 47th Korea-U.S. Security Consultative...
Korea, Japan to accelerate talks to solve comfort women issue
President Park Geun-hye (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photo prior to the Korea-Japan summit on Nov. 2.
President Park Geun-hye...
Korea, China vow to further enhance bilateral cooperation
President Park Geun-hye (right) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang prior to a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 31.
President Park Geun-hye...
Joseon king celebrates mother’s birthday
King Jeongjo (1752-1800) was the 22nd Joseon monarch and was a filial son who loved his father. He had a tough childhood because his...
Home appliances to become newer, more convenient
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Korea, Ethiopia cooperate on reforestation
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Live recording of young Korean pianist to be released
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What makes contest winners fall in love with Korea
The “Talk! Talk! Korea 2015” contest run by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) gathered together thoughts and feelings about Korea and all...
New section of Gyeongbokgung to be restored
A traditional ceremony where people harden the earth before construction, a jigyeong dajigi, takes place during a ceremony that marks the beginning of restoration...
President boosts everyday Hanbok
A model holds up the full skirt with both hands. Her feet can be seen underneath, stepping softly and lightly. From her carefully coifed...
President highlights global cooperation on science, technology
The OECD Ministerial Meeting Daejeon 2015 opens on Oct. 20. Ministers and vice ministers from 57 countries and the heads of 12 international organizations...
Journey back to the Neolithic Age
Stone arrowheads are one of the major hunting tools from the Neolithic Age.
Neolithic people built wooden boats to get access to marine resources. Pictured...
World Science & Technology Forum opens for 1st time in Asia
The World Science & Technology Forum, an extension of the OECD ministerial meetings that began in 1962, opened in Daejeon on Oct. 19.
With the...
Korea, US open new frontier with stronger alliance
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President Park Geun-hye attends the 27th U.S.-Korea Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Korea and the U.S. have agreed to...