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Stories of Korea as told by non-Koreans
What do our neighbors around the world think about Korea?
The variety of answers can be found in a special exhibition, “Korea, Our Stories,” currently...
Skincare packs enable good looks from head to toe
These days, many people use beauty packs to care for their skin. Some people may believe that packs are solely for facial skin care,...
Lights of independence illuminate the nation
There is a range of events scheduled to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korean independence and to remind people of its meaning and importance.
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A night in a traditional home gives great respite
Nowadays, many tourists flying to Korea travel much further than just hitting the well-known tourist destinations and places that spotlight pop music, soap operas...
Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea?
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A night in a traditional home gives great respite
Nowadays, many tourists flying to Korea travel much further than just hitting the well-known tourist destinations and places that spotlight pop music, soap operas...
A night in a traditional home gives great respite
Nowadays, many tourists flying to Korea travel much further than just hitting the well-known tourist destinations and places that spotlight pop music, soap operas...
Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea?
A...
Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea?
A...
Independence celebrations to take place at cultural heritage sites
This month will be full of events at cultural heritage sites across the nation, giving us a chance to reflect upon history and to...
President emphasizes reform in 4 sectors
President Park Geun-hye has emphasized the need to carry out reforms in four key sectors of the economy -- the labor market, the public...
Grapes bring mid-summer smiles
A parent and child sample some fruit in the special grape garden at Gwanghwamun Square on Aug. 6, the day that has been designated...
Korean kitchenware attracts customers worldwide
Anyone who enjoys cooking is always interested in high-quality kitchen appliances. Well-functioning appliances can minimize nutritional loses and can add more flavor to make...
Railroad restoration is a path toward unification and the future: president
President Park Geun-hye signs one of the railway ties at Baengmagoji Station in Cheorwon-gun County, Gangwon-do Province, on Aug. 5.
Established in 1914, the Gyeongwon...
English language patent lawsuits to be allowed
An English language system for patent lawsuits will be set up under the Patent Court early next year. Pictured above is a trial at...
E-gov’t exports estimated at over $314 mil.
Exports of computer systems and software that provide online government services reached USD 314.42 million in the first half of the year.
That amount includes...
Science fair honors new inventions
The most wonderful inventions that surprised the world were created during the course of searching for something more comfortable. World-famous inventor Thomas Edison invented...
Wax celebrities greet fans in Seoul
Wax statues of world-renowned stars, athletes, artists and political and religious figures are now welcoming visitors to a newly-opened museum in Seoul.
On July 31,...
President meets with Japanese opposition leader
President Park Geun-hye (left) meets with Democratic Party President Katsuya Okada at Cheong Wa Dae on Aug. 3.
President Park Geun-hye met...
70 years of Korean tech at a glance
Participants in the opening ceremony observe the humanoid robot Hubo at the Korea Science & Creativity Festival.
From Korea’s first mass-produced car,...