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Unification of Korea to contribute to peace: Korean, Chinese leaders
President Park Geun-hye (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold summit talks in Beijing on Sept. 2.
President Park Geun-hye and Chinese President Xi Jinping...
Public demands labor reform: president
President Park Geun-hye has urged both labor unions and employers to pursue labor market reform.
"Labor market reform is a public demand that no one...
Seoul Defense Dialogue to strengthen cooperation on global security
Vice Minister of National Defense Baek Seung-joo (right) and Deputy Director General of Arms Control Moon Sang-gyun (center) explain the upcoming Seoul Defense Dialogue,...
Pop concert to enamor fans from around the world
A special concert to be held this weekend is revving up to wow pop fans from around the world.
At 7 p.m. on Sept. 4,...
Beauty of Goryeo celadon to unfold in Japan
Some 217 pieces of Goryeo celadon that were found underwater along Korean shores will soon be on display in Osaka.
The "Newly Discovered Goryeo Celadon...
Korean media, entertainers captivate Shanghai
Fans swarmed the Shanghai International Exhibition Center (Intex Shanghai) on the afternoon of Aug. 27 to get a glimpse of the boy band Infinite...
Korean books grab attention in Beijing
Korean books garnered many readers' attention in Beijing.
Some 1,500 Korean books were introduced at the 22nd Beijing International Book Fair held from Aug. 26...
Korea exports petrochemical technology to US
A Korean firm will soon begin exporting its petrochemical technology to the U.S.
The first-ever Korean firm to do so is Daelim Industrial. The company...
Korea via stamps: patriotic girl Ryu Gwan-sun
There is a famous woman and patriot in Korean history who is often compared to France's Joan of Arc.
Ryu Gwan-sun (1902-1920) was active in...
Two expats enter food delivery business
When living in another country, the language barrier can be one of the most difficult barriers to leading an otherwise normal life.
If not fluent...
Joseon vessel recovered after 600 years
An ancient vessel excavated near Mado Island in the waters off Taean-gun County in Chungcheongnam-do Province (South Chungcheong Province) has turned out to be...
President pushes industrial investment, manufacturing skills
President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony to mark the completion of a new chip factory by SK Hynix in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do Province, on Aug....
Catholic church becomes cultural asset
The Ganggyeong Catholic Church in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do Province (South Chungcheong Province), was officially registered as a cultural asset on Aug. 25.
Built in 1961, the...
US reality show filmed at Suwon fortress
A U.S. reality show has been shot at the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province.
An episode of the reality...
Olympic Park becomes selfie hot spot
A stand-alone tree, commonly referred to as the Lone Tree, grows in Olympic Park, southern Seoul. Park visitors stand at the tree to take...
SK digs underwater tunnel to connect Europe, Asia
Engineers and workers at SK E&C celebrate the completion of the Eurasia Undersea Tunnel in Istanbul on Aug. 22.
An underwater tunnel that connects Europe...
Wild grape wine Meoru de Seo beloved by connoisseurs
Wine can be said to be the fruit of Western civilization. Its origins can be traced back to times when people processed wild grapes...
North Korean defector paints new life
The painting of a man wearing a socialism-inspired red scarf and another work depicting the face of a North Korean leader atop Marilyn Monroe's...
‘Learn from the old and new, create new ideas to move ahead’: president
Speaking in a cabinet meeting on Aug. 4, President Park Geun-hye said that going forward she will concentrate on cultural prosperity, reviving the economy...
Quench summer thirst with Hanareum pears
Researchers from the Pear Research Institute, part of the Rural Development Administration, examine some of the newly-harvested and newly-bred Hanareum pears, on Aug. 20.
Pears...