Korea grows by one more Seoul Korean territory as recorded on the official land registry turned out to be 100,266 square kilometers as of late 2013, up from 99,617 square kilometers in 2004. In only one decade, the amount of land belonging to the nation has increased by about 649 square kilometers, 223.7…
DetailsQueen’s 1953 coronation banner returns to Britain On June 2, 1953, when the Korean War (1950-53) was close to an end, a large, painted banner was hung at the British Royal Artillery Regiment camp on the frontlines of the conflict, in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province). The banner celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, with…
DetailsBirthplace of Korean Catholicism, Solmoe Naepo lies along the western shore of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province). The name means a bay, on the shores of a sea or a lake. Ships travelled up the small rivers, like the Sapgyo-cheon, during high tide and traded goods, including rice, along the banks of the waterways.…
DetailsKorea, Tanzania share transparency, rural development info Korea and Tanzania have shared Korea’s expertise and experiences in human resource development and administrative management, and have discussed Korea’s Saemaeul Undong (New Community Movement) rural development movement. A group of 15 high-ranking officials from the Tanzanian presidential office, prime minister’s office and local government visited…
DetailsOver 1000 public sport facilities to be opened The number of public athletic facilities will be drastically increased over the coming years, allowing everyone in the country to get into their favorite sport. Sports complexes with swimming pools and basketball courts will also be built in neighborhoods across the country, making it easier…
DetailsGerman singer falls in love with Korean songs Many people, both past and present, have a special fondness for songs. There are countless records, both physical and oral, showing that people across the country have made songs and festivals part of their lives. Communities get together to enjoy food and drink, dancing and…
DetailsPast and present, as seen by Australian missionaries Images of early modern Korea recorded by Australian missionaries during the late 19th century, alongside photos of modern Korea, will be on display at the “Korea: Then and Now” photograph exhibition in Sydney, in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Korea-Australia diplomatic relationship. The…
DetailsKorean Cinema: The Fatal Encounter Released on April 30 was a movie that pivots around the life of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800), the 22nd ruler of theJoseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It’s English title is “The Fatal Encounter,” or “Yeokrin” in Korean, meaning, “the king’s wrath.” The title comes from a legend that says that a…
DetailsOnggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea *This is the first part in our series, “Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea.” Onggi An onggi is a traditional Korean earthenware vessel. They are designed scientifically and are made of environmentally-friendly materials. Onggi pottery has been selected as one of the 100 Cultural Symbols of Korea. This series of articles explains…
DetailsKorea, Uruguay mark 50th anniversary of friendship Korea and Uruguay hosted their fifth Joint Economic Commission on May 13 in Seoul in commemoration of this year’s 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations. This year’s commission was attended by Second Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Uruguayan counterpart, Luis Porto. The two ministers…
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