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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
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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...
President Moon hopes for peace in first-year message
May 10 marks the first anniversary of President Moon Jae-in’s inauguration. Pictured is President Moon with firefighters at the Yongsan Fire Station in Seoul...
Foreign Minister to visit US on May 11, hold first meeting with Pompeo
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (left) is to hold a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on May 11. (Ministry of...
Release of US citizens to have positive impact on U.S.-NK summit: Korea, US leaders
President Moon Jae-in (right) speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at Cheong Wa Dae on May 9 to discuss plans for the upcoming U.S.-North...
US secretary of state returns home with 3 NK detainees
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo returns to the U.S. after his May 9 visit to Pyeongyang with three U.S. citizens who had been...