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Jeju beauty, history on display at photo exhibit
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Jeju April 3 Incident with a special photo exhibition, World Natural...
Seoul expresses regret over NK suspension of talks
Ministry of Unification spokesperson Baik Tae-hyun briefs the press on the Korean government’s stance concerning North Korea’s abrupt cancellation of high-level talks that were...
Lantern parade in rain celebrates Buddha’s birth, Korean peace
A lantern parade takes place on May 12, 10 days before Buddha’s birthday, through the heart of Seoul.
By Kim Hyelin, Park Hye Ri and Sohn JiAe
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More visitors welcomed at shrine for royal mothers
The Daebingung Shrine (대빈궁, 大嬪宮), one of the seven shrines commemorating seven Joseon royal mothers located inside the Cheong Wa Dae complex, houses the...
First-ever Korean expo held in Moscow
Visitors look at the goods on display at the 2018 Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo, in Moscow on May 14.
By Park Hye Ri and Yoon Sojung
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Korea strongly condemns Japan’s claim to Dokdo Island
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Noh Kyu-duk releases a commentary condemning Japan’s 'Diplomatic Bluebook 2018' that claims Korea’s Dokdo Island (above) as its own...
South, North high-ranking officials to discuss Panmunjeom Declaration roadmap
The Peace House in Panmunjeom will host a meeting of high-ranking officials from the two Koreas on May 16. (Korea.net DB)
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Sohn JiAe
South...
Dismantling Pungye-ri nuclear test site in public is the beginning of denuclearization: president
President Moon Jae-in (second from left) presides over a meeting with top aides, at Cheong Wa Dae on May 14. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Sohn JiAe
President...
Alipay now available for Korean shows
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will launch a promotion campaign for Korean shows and concerts from May 15 to June 30 that makes use...
Traditional foods from South, North Korea showcased in Seoul
Julia Devochikina (left) from Russia and her mother listen to an explanation about a birthday feast table that was prepared according to traditions in...
Seoul to launch self-driving buses next year
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announces that it will build a cooperative intelligent transportation system (C-ITS) across downtown Seoul, in Seoul on...
Korea files WTO complaint over US tariffs
Korea filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S.'s safeguard tariffs on washing machines and solar energy products, the trade...
‘Complete denuclearization is Korean, US common goal’
By Sohn JiAe
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaffirmed on May 11 that the complete, verifiable and irreversible...
Washington-Pyeongyang summit to be held in Singapore on June 12
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press during his visit to Korea. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Sohn JiAe
The first-ever historic summit between a sitting U.S....
Korean, Cuban foreign ministers hold meeting for first time
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (left) shakes hands with her Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodriguez, in Havana on May 10. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Kim Young Shin
The...
Photo contest shows beauty of Korea
The grand prize is awarded to Kim Jae-hyun’s ‘Winding Through Fall Foliage’ at the 45th Korea Tourism Photo Contest in 2017.
By Min Yea-Ji and Hahm Hee-eun
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Berlin exhibit highlights borders between two Koreas
By Min Yea-Ji and Hahm Hee-eun
Video = Korean Cultural Center in Germany Official YouTube
The Korean Cultural Center in Germany and the Korea Arts Management Service opened the...
Scientists to release hair transplantation machine in 2-3 years
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute plans to commercialize the hair transplantation machine that it's currently developing in two or three years. The photo...
President Moon meets South Korean art troupe for Pyeongyang
President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook talk with members of a South Korean art troupe that performed in Pyeongyang last month, during...
Exhibit showcases Cheong Wa Dae art collection
By Lee Hana
Video = Jeon Han, Kim Sunjoo, Choi Tae-soon
Seoul | May 9, 2018
Starting May 9, the first floor of the Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae Exhibition Center will...