Sejong, 6 February 2024 — The booth for Korean food promotion in the square of Gangneung Olympic Park was a great success. The booth was opened from 19 January to 1 February 2024 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korean Food Promotion Institute through collaboration with

Wonju Stream Dam is a 1.8 million-ton flood defense facility under construction to prevent flood damage downstream of Wonju Stream. The local community continued to request the construction of a dam to solve problems in the Wonju Stream basin, where casualties and property damage occurred due to fre

The annual process and culture of making a large volume of kimchi for winter in Korea is called kimjang. This tradition takes place from late fall to early winter, when cold winds begin to blow to facilitate the spicy condiment's fermentation.I tried my hand at making kimchi on Nov. 3 through a "one

To celebrate Bongroup's 21st anniversary, on the 8th, the company conducted several community service activities with the participation of executives and employees.This event is the resume of the face-to-face volunteer activities that the group has been conducting every year on its founding annivers

Taean Autumn Flower ExpoTaean Autumn Flower ExpoPeriod: September 15 – October 31, 2023Venue: Korea Flower Park in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do400, Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 태안군 안면읍 꽃지해안로 400)Taean Autumn Flower Expo takes place by Kkotji Beach on the western coast. Visitors can

Once a site for confrontation and division, Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is becoming a place of integration and harmony with events such as the Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon and DMZ Peace Train Rock Festival bringing people together in a spirit of peace in the inter-Korean border pro

There are many Korean festivals perfect for escaping the scorching summer heat. Lose yourself in the music at a rock festival, enjoy a refreshing picnic of chicken and beer, or cover your whole body in sun-blocking mud! Whatever your preference, visiting one of these festivals will make for an unfor

Videos for promoting tourism in Korea were released on June 27 starring "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung-jae.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on the same day announced their joint campaign "Challenge Korea" for a successful Visit Korea Year 2023-24 and attr

The Capital Area Tourism Promotion Council, established in 1999 to promote mutual cooperation and revitalize the tourism industry in 5 cities and provinces (Gangwon, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Chungbuk), recently conducted a domestic fam tour. From May 22nd to 25th, the council invited domestic m

Gangwon Tourism Organization (President Kang Ok-hee) is an entity responsible for promoting and developing tourism in the Gangwon Province of South Korea. Located on the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, Gangwon Province is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including picturesque mounta

The event, which aimed to promote ecotourism in the region, was organized by the Korea Ecotourism Society (한국 생태관광협회), with Jang Byeong-kwon (장병권), Ko Je-ryang (고제량), and Jeong Yeon-bae (정연배) serving as co-chairmen.Several notable figures attended the event, including Kim Jin-tae (김진태) - the governo

Originally created during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), Korean mask dance dramas intrinsically entail anachronistic aspects of traditional Korean society, such as male dominance, a rigid social hierarchy, and references to the socially disadvantaged without due respect to the hardships they have e

The 100 Must-visit Tourist Spots in Korea is a compilation of recommended tourist attractions that are selected and promoted every two years by the MCST and KTO.The new must-visit list consists of 61 cultural attractions that include heritages, buildings, and entertainment facilities; and 39 nature

Enjoy the cozy and authentic Korean atmosphere at a hanok café with the subtle scent of wood while relaxing to the sound of raindrops falling from the roof and gazing at the outside view through the picture frame-like windows.Seoul ┃ TeumariA three-story hanok café with a rooftop view of Jongmyo Shr

On March 21st, Daejeon Mayor Lee Jae-woo participated in the "Hometown Love Donation Certification Relay" campaign to successfully establish and spread a culture of donation for the hometown love donation campaign. The Hometown Love Donation Certification Relay campaign was started by lawmaker Han B

The news everyone has been waiting for - the cherry blossom forecast for 2023! Due to the higher temperature than the previous years, this year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom four to seven days earlier than average.The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Jeju Island around March 20, whi

By Jung Joo-riFive provincial cities including Busan, Daejeon and Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, have been named to this year's list of "cities specializing in night tourism."The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Feb. 28 said it designated the five cities jointly with the Korea Tourism Org

By Lee JihaeJin Jong-oh, the first Korean winner of three consecutive gold medals for shooting at the Olympics, and Lee Sang-hwa, the first Asian to win two consecutive gold medals in speedskating, were appointed co-heads of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics.Minister of Culture, Sports and Tour

By Kim Hyelin Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo Gyoon on Feb. 9 adopted a joint statement with his Japanese and Chinese counterparts on raising cooperation in sports. Minister Park held the fourth sports ministers meeting of Korea, Japan and China with Keiko Nagaoka, Japanese minister

By Kim Hayeon and Yun Dahee Lawyer Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, says Hallyu (Korean Wave) is influencing the improvement of women's human rights and spread of gender equality in the Middle East. In an interview on Dec. 12 with Korea.net at Alpensia Convention Ce