Toggle Button

News

List

Write

번호	Subject		Views	Date
142		Speed skater Lee breaks own world record 3 times	23277	Nov 20, 2013
142		In just one week, Korea’s leading female speed skater Lee Sang-hwa has broken three world records, all her own. This raises high hopes for gold at the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014. ...
141		First snowfall in Seoul	16184	Nov 19, 2013
141		With a rapid drop in temperature, the first snow of the season fell on November 18 in Seoul and a few other cities across the peninsula. Pictured is Bukhansan Mountain and the Pyeongchang-dong n...
140		Korea lends helping hand to typhoon-ravaged Philippines	15048	Nov 13, 2013
140		The Korean government will offer USD 5 million in relief aid to the Philippines after the recent devastation caused by super typhoon Haiyan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) also said it ...
139		Korea, African nations cooperate in water resource development	12943	Nov 12, 2013
139		Korea and four African nations have joined forces to ensure the future of safe drinking water. Water resource policymakers from Korea and the African nations, as well as Korean companies involved in ...
138		Korean entertainment expo heats up in London	21610	Nov 11, 2013
138		Despite the gentle rain, the exhibition hall at Old Billingsgate Market in London was busy with fans who came to get a glimpse of their K-pop stars. They came to see K-pop related exhibitions and ...
137		Korean-born diva sweeps Down Under	15087	Nov 04, 2013
137		When a petite Asian woman with no makeup stood up in front of the judges, she didn’t receive much attention at first. When asked by judges, "What can we expect from you?" she answered, "Awesome sin...
136		President surprises fans with opening pitch	16294	Oct 29, 2013
136		t was truly a surprise, exciting the more than 25,000 baseball fans packed in the bleachers. President Park Geun-hye showed up to throw the first pitch in the third game of the Korean Series 2013 ...
135		UNESCO likely to list kimchi as cultural heritage item	13409	Oct 29, 2013
135		Kimchi and kimchi-making culture is likely to be listed by UNESCO as one of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage items, it was announced on October 23. According to the Cultural Heritage Administrati...
134		Tourist police division launched to help visitors	14500	Oct 21, 2013
134		On every street corner and across every avenue of Seoul, visitors to Korea’s capital will now be able to contact the “tourist police,” ready to ease inconveniences, help with petty crime and ...
133		Korea tops global IT competitiveness 2012: ITU	14838	Oct 16, 2013
133		Korea topped the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI), as compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), for the third year running. The ITU ranks ...
132		Korea agrees on currency swap with Indonesia, UAE	11876	Oct 15, 2013
132		Korea has finalized currency swap arrangements with both Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Finance ministers and central bank governors from Korea and Indonesia reached agreement on a won-rupiah...
131		Korean slugger joins MLB’s 20-20 club	13358	Oct 01, 2013
131		Unstoppable locomotive Choo Shin-soo of the Cincinnati Reds has again showed his prowess. In a home match against the New York Mets on September 23 (Cincinnati time), Choo joined the 20-20 club in...
130		Enjoy street performances with Hi Seoul Festival 2013	12045	Oct 01, 2013
130		Downtown Seoul will transform into a festival stage from October 2 to 6 with the 11th Hi Seoul Festival 2013. The festival will take place at Seoul, Cheonggye, and Gwanghwamun squares under the theme ...
129		Chuseok holidays filled with cultural delights	15299	Sep 17, 2013
129		During the Chuseok holiday, a variety of events catering to people of all ages are taking place at palaces, museums, and royal tombs around the country. Various performances and participatory events open ...
128		UN chief stresses passion, compassion for Korean youths	15306	Aug 27, 2013
128		UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon became a source of inspiration for Korean students at a meeting he had in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). The UN chief gave a special lecture ...
127		Check out K-fashion at Dongdaemun fashion show	14785	Aug 27, 2013
127		The stereotype that all fashion shows are only for expensive brands will be broken at a new style of fashion show in Dongdaemun, the spot well-known for shopping among fashionistas. The Ministry of...
126		Wirelessly recharged electric bus rolls out	15410	Aug 14, 2013
126		A new model of electric bus made its maiden voyage on the road in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province) on August 6. Powered through wireless recharging, this new electric bus operates with...
125	Asiana crew focus on just one thing; saving passengers		18112	Jul 10, 2013
125	Cabin manager Lee Yun-hye (photo courtesy of Asiana Airlines) “All I could think about at the moment was to carry passengers off the plane as quickly as possible.” This is what cabin manager Lee Yun...
124	Park to make history in LPGA		13131	Jul 04, 2013
124	With growing international attention and expectations, the world is watching Park Inbee, a female golfer who became the second player in LPGA history to win the first three major championships of...
123	Korea, Canada come together in 2013		13521	Jul 02, 2013
123	2013 marks a very important year for relations between the Republic of Korea and Canada. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as ...