`Busan center will reinvigorate economy`: president

\"This innovation center will drive creative power and convergence, reinvigorating the economy and allowing both the city of Busan and Korea as a whole to grow ..

Mar 17, 2015

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Korean food, IT delight Korea-ASEAN luncheon

The rendezvous between Hansik, Korean cuisine, and IT shone during the luncheon at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Commemorative Summit. President Park Geun-h..

Dec 15, 2014

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Korea holds summit talks with Philippines, Singapore

President Park Geun-hye held summit talks with President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore in Busan on December ..

Dec 12, 2014

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Korea, ASEAN share innovation in public administration

Korea has shared its own experiences with innovation in public administration with the 10 ASEAN countries, including its e-government systems and the Saemaul Un..

Dec 12, 2014

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\`Arctic Partnership Week\` kicks off in Busan

An international conference dealing with the present and future of the Arctic was launched in the port city of Busan. Running from Dec. 6 to 9, the Ministry of ..

Dec 13, 2016

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A moment of silence in Busan honors Korean War veterans

More than 1,000 people rose to their feet and stood for one minute of silence at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2016, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan. The..

Nov 15, 2016

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Korea gears up for future cooperation on e-government

The five leading e-government countries gathered in Busan to discuss cooperation on and the future direction of electronic and online government services. E-gov..

Nov 11, 2016

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Sharing with the world, part 2: Korea`s customs clearance system Uni-Pass

Recently, a lot of shoppers in Korea are purchasing baby goods, coffee, clothes, home appliances and other goods directly from overseas stores and websites. On ..

Sep 07, 2016

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Maehwa apricot blossoms welcome spring

In Seoul, people are still wearing thick coats and scarves to block out the cold wind, but in the southern parts of the Korean Peninsula, spring flowers have st..

Mar 08, 2017

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Tombs reveal ancient construction techniques

The ancient burial sites in Yeonsan-dong, Busan, built between the late 400s and 500s on and around Baesan Mountain, are set to become an official historic site..

Mar 06, 2017

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Winter Travel Week woos tourists with events, discounts

Cold winter weather may make us shrink back into the warmth of our homes, but our enthusiasm remains high. The upcoming Winter Travel Week will warm the cockles..

Dec 28, 2016

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Spots in Korea visited by Korea.net in 2016

2016 is almost over. Although it\`s a cliché, what an eventful year! Korea.net delivered diverse news in 2016. Many must-visit places in Korea were intro..

Dec 19, 2016

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Enjoy Busan on a 10 Dollar Budget!

The second largest city in the nation just after Seoul, Busan is a city of delicious foods and modern buildings standing tall beside the beautiful ocean. Within..

Dec 07, 2016

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A day-trip around Busan by convenient subway

The beautiful port city of Busan, the second largest metropolitan area in Korea, is heavily visited by national and international tourists alike. No matter how ..

May 26, 2015

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Galleries in Alleys: Korea’s Mural Villages

Ihwa Mural Village is located in Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This small village gained ground as a popular tourist destination after being featured on a TV pro..

Jun 17, 2014

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