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Culture minister hails BTS for holding event in central Seoul
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young on Feb. 12 speaks at a news conference held at...
Institute develops riding horse tailored for Korean physique
The National Institute of Animal Science under the Rural Development Administration from 2009 has developed a horse breed for riding by...
Nat’l landmarks to offer free entry over Lunar New Year period
Royal palaces and tombs will offer free admission over the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday. Shown is Gyeongbokgung...
Space telescope made with US snaps water, matter from comet
These are photos taken by the space telescope Spherex of (from left to right) water, organic matter and...
Official no. of species living in nation in 2025 hits 62,604
The official number of species inhabiting the country last year was 62,604. Shown is the new plant species Potentilla rhizoma (Rosaceae)....
Foreign crew on ships to get 24-hour remote medical services
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on Feb. 8 announced its expansion of free remote medical support 24...
Korean food chains in 2025 had 4,644 stores in 56 countries
Korean restaurant chains last year ran 4,644 stores in 56 countries. Shown is a branch of the Korean...
Export analysis: brisk sales spur record CA surplus in 2025
Last year's current account surplus broke an all-time record partially thanks to strong semiconductor exports. Shown is a...
Nat’l Museum of Korea releases exhibition schedule for 2026
National Museum of Korea Director You Hong June on Feb. 3 announces his institution's business plan for 2026...
World Heritage status eyed for old fortifications around Seoul
Jungseongmun Gate of Bukhansanseong Fortress in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Province (Goyang Special City)
By Koh Hyun...
Over 11,000 foreign nationals granted citizenship in 2025
The number of people naturalized as citizens last year exceeded 11,000, the highest since 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown are foreign...
Long-term care insurance waived for migrant workers: reports
The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to exempt seasonal foreign workers from paying for insurance for long-term geriatric care....
[World Heritage candidates] ① Busan: refugee hub of Korean War
Busan will host the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in July. Korea.net reflects on the significance of this event...
Chinese pick Korea as top spot to spend Lunar New Year: study
The Singapore-based marketing technology company China Trading Desk says between 230,000 and 250,000 Chinese tourists will visit Korea...
Consortium lands deal to export AI know-how to Saudi Arabia
Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT Ryu Jemyung (clockwise from left in back row) on Feb. 1 poses...
Mass transit pass for int’l tourists covers KTX, subways, buses
Image of Korail Pass Plus (Korail)
By Koh Hyunjeong
The Korea Railroad Corp....
Winter Olympic team pledges to do its best at launch ceremony
National curling athletes on Jan. 22 yell "Fighting!" in pledging their best efforts at the launch ceremony for the national...
New gov’t content fund eyes ‘KRW 300T era of Korean culture’
A new government fund for content policy worth KRW 730 billion seeks to accelerate a "Korean culture era worth...
‘2026 is 1st year of Korea’s great transformation, big leap’
President Lee Jae Myung on Jan. 21 speaks at a new year's press conference at Yeongbingwan Guest House of...
AI Basic Act takes effect as world’s first set of laws for AI
An artificial intelligence drawing robot on Oct. 29, 2025, creates the portrait of a visitor at K-Business Square of...