Jul 21, 2021 · Hanbok is traditional Korean costumes with vibrant and eye-catching colors. In the past, the clothing was worn daily and the colors indicated social class, age or even the marital status of a woman. Nowadays, Koreans wear Hanbok only for important events or celebrations, and the garment no longer has a place in everyday life in the country. One peculiarity remains with Hanbok: no pockets.

Nov 21, 2024 · Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Korea-Vietnam Plus Joint Working Group seeks wider trade and investment

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Nov 21, 2024 · Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. S. Korea Continues to Expand the Project for Demolition and Improvement of Rural Spaces

Nov 8, 2024 · Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul (third from left) and Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun (fourth from left) on Sept. 10 pose for photos with participants of a roundtable at the Responsible AI in Military Domain Summit held at the hotel Westin Josun Seoul.

Korea's cultural traits have been developed since the country's early history and led to a large number of cultural heritage items. The nation's legacy comprises all forms of heritage humanly imaginable throughout the history. These cultural assets have earned UNESCO recognition as treasures of all humankind.

Aug 9, 2024 · Talks with NZ seek to upgrade ties to strategic partnership. Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded in 2006 to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Gwanghwamun Square In August 2022, Gwanghwamun Square once again welcomed citizens after a renovation project. The vehicle lanes on the Sejong Art Center side have been blocked to free up space for pedestrians, opening up a route filled with history from the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin to the Statue of King Sejong, Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Bugaksan Mountain.

Nov 26, 2024 · A government plan seeks to strategically expand Korean-language education at elementary, middle and high schools abroad amid higher demand for Korean and Han Kang winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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