President\`s summer holiday

In a white blouse and a long black skirt, with a small cross-shoulder bag, President Park Geun-hye walked along a path in a bamboo forest in Ulsan. The dense fo..

Jul 29, 2016

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President expresses condolences to German, Afghan leaders

President Park Geun-hye sent telegrams to express her condolences to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on July 27 in regard t..

Jul 29, 2016

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The President Sends Condolences over Attacks on Civilians in Germany and Terrori..

President Park Geun-hye sent messages of heartfelt condolences today to Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan in connect..

Jul 27, 2016

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President Park visits Pangyo Creative Economy Valley to check upon innovation dr..

President Park Geun-hye visited the Pangyo Creative Economy Valley, south of Seoul, to check out her innovation drive at the valley\`s startup campus. Speaking ..

Jul 22, 2016

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Indonesia rolls out Saemaul Undong farm policies

The spirit of Korea\`s Saemaul Undong is being felt across rural towns in Indonesia. Since signing an MOU in August 2015 that outlines joint cooperation on regi..

Jul 29, 2016

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Gov\`t to offer free second opinions for more chronic diseases

Starting in 2018, people who are diagnosed with a suspected case of high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer will be provided with a second medical checkup for f..

Jul 29, 2016

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Number of non-Korean residents exceeds 2 million

The number of non-Korean residents in Korea has surpassed the 2 million mark. It has been nine years since the number exceeded 1 million in 2007. The Ministry o..

Jul 28, 2016

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Korea, Mongolia cooperate on plant diversity, conservation

Korea and Mongolia have agreed to cooperate on plant conservation in Mongolia. The Korea National Arboretum, part of the Korea Forest Service, announced on July..

Jul 27, 2016

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Korean recipes: Chogyetang, chilled vinegar mustard chicken soup

In summertime, many people look for food to boost their stamina in order to complement the loss of energy, as they sweat a lot due to the hot weather. Many of t..

Jul 29, 2016

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Chile, Iran to adopt Korean water resource tech

Korea\`s water resource management technology will soon be put to use in Chile and Iran. On July 20, the Korea Water Resources Corporation (KWRC) signed a deal ..

Jul 29, 2016

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Team Korea\`s Rio journey begins in earnest

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are just around the corner, just one week away. The international sporting event will begin with an opening ceremony on Aug. 6 and ru..

Jul 29, 2016

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Exhibition spotlights trade between ancient Korea, Japan, China

In early July 1979, a journalist based in Busan visited Neukdo Island in Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, as part of his research into aspects of folk tra..

Jul 28, 2016

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Refresh Yourself in the Bamboo Forest of Damyang!

Looking to beat the heat this summer but don’t want endless lines and crowds? In the heart of Jeollanam-do rests the peaceful town of Damyang. While not as we..

Jul 26, 2016

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Seaside Vacation in Ulsan

On hot and humid days, people long to escape, envisioning themselves walking on sand wet from the waves of the ocean rolling in to the shore. One fleeting thoug..

Jul 19, 2016

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Enjoy a Cool Summer with Refreshing Bingsu!

Bingsu (shaved ice with toppings) is a popular snack food found almost everywhere in Korea during the summer months. As it becomes a heavily dominant menu eaten..

Jul 12, 2016

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Tongyeong & Geoje, A Picturesque Destination

Frequently referred to as the Naples of Korea, Tongyeong in Gyeongsangnam-do and Geoje, a large island surrounded by many smaller islands, offer fantastic scen..

Jul 05, 2016

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