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Mayor Baek Kun-ki transforms Yongin into a hub for semiconductors

Social affairsJan 24, 2021

In order to help startups become self-sustaining, it plans to create venture investment funds linked to government-sponsored projects and triple the issue of Yongin Y-Pay to revitalize local business...
[Photo News] Arctic cold waves freeze ports in Hwaseong

Social affairsJan 10, 2021

Arctic cold waves froze the water surrounding Jeongok Port and Gungpyeong Port in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on Sunday morning, as winter temperatures continued below zero. The boats appear to be ...
[Photo News] Heavy snowfall turns Korea into a winter wonderland

Social affairsJan 7, 2021

Heavy snowfall overnight covers Seoul and its surrounding areas in white on Thursday morning. People struggle to commute to work as the cold weather and slippery roads disrupt travel. A snowman can ...
[Photo News] Last sunrise of 2020 in Gangneung

Social affairsJan 1, 2021

The last sunrise of 2020 shines brightly on a beach at Gangneung of Gangwon Province on Thursday morning. An orange hue covers the horizon while ocean waves crash along the shore. The city of Gangn...
[Photo News] Cold wave of winter air hits Seoul amid COVID-19

Social affairsDec 19, 2020

The cold winter air swipes through central Seoul on Thursday morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Puffs of warm breath can be seen swirling out from behind people’s masks in the frigid and windy weath...
World Expo 2030 Busan Korea to showcase Korea's advance

IndustryDec 15, 2020

By bidding to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, South Korea is striving for an opportunity that will enhance its national competitiveness and the city’s global brand status. As the nation’s second-l...
[Photo News] Winter arrives in Galsan Park of Yangpyeong

CultureDec 12, 2020

Leaves remain in vibrant red and orange colors on Thursday, as the cold hits Galsan Park in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. People take walks along the waterside with the clear winter sky painted acr...
[Photo News] Haehakbandodo returns to S. Korea for display at the National Palace Museum of Korea

CultureDec 5, 2020

The royal folding screen, Haehakbandodo, is to be displayed in a public exhibition in Korea for the first time in about 90 years after having been kept in the US. The National Palace Museum of Korea ...
Rev. Park Ock-soo hopes for joy and hope for youth with the IYF amid COVID-19

PeopleDec 4, 2020

Rev. Park Ock-soo, the founder of International Youth Fellowship (IYF), is seeking to build an education program for young people. Park shares his prospective ideas and outlook on possible alternativ...
[Photo News] Students in line for COVID-19 testing in Gwangju

Social affairsNov 28, 2020

Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 on Thursday morning after a new case was reported at a middle school in Seo-gu in Gwangju. The infected student is said to have come into contact with anot...
[Photo News] Gaesimsa fills with vibrant colors

CultureNov 7, 2020

Leaves are painted with vibrant colors on Wednesday around Gaesimsa in Unsan, Seosan Province. The oranges, reds and yellows are becoming visible among patches of green leaves. The temple‘s colors a...
[Photo News] US Election Day gathers supporters across US

World NewsNov 4, 2020

The US presidential election battle between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was especially fierce in six battleground states on Election Day. Support...
[Photo News] 2020 US presidential election amid the COVID-19 pandemic

World NewsNov 3, 2020

Just ahead of the crucial presidential election, US President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Joe Biden pushed through the country for a final day of campaigning. Supporters gathered at respect...
[Photo News] Autumn covers Seoul Grand Park in colorful leaves

CultureOct 31, 2020

Autumn arrives in South Korea as the colorful leaves cover the ground Wednesday at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. People breathe in the crisp air while strolling along the path car...
[Photo News] White clouds painted across clear, sunny sky in Gangneung

TravelOct 24, 2020

The sunny sky has a bright blue hue in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, near the East Sea on Thursday morning. White clouds are painted across the morning sky as the contrasting colors of the silver gra...