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Gyeongju selected to host next year's APEC Summit: Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, will host next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Shown are attendees at the provincial government's office on June 27 taking a group photo after the announcement of the city's designation. (Gyeongju City Hall) By Hong Angie Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-..; 2024.07.01

Expanding Korea-ASEAN Cooperation Beyond Health to Welfare: - A seminar was held to strengthen Korea-ASEAN cooperation in health and welfare - - Themed "The Future of Health and Welfare Services Driven by Advanced Technology," the seminar was attended by participants from 10 ASEAN member countries, Korean institutions specializing in medical informatics, aca..; 2024.06.28

The Poetry Board by Song Hun, Founder of Damyang School, Returns from Japan: - Korean Japanese Businessman Kim Kangwon to Make Third Donation of Korean Cultural Heritage - Donation Ceremony on June 19 A poetry board (sipan) written by Song Hun (1862–1926), the founder of Damyang School and father of colonial era independence activist Song Jinwoo (1890–1945), returns home f..; 2024.06.28

Body and Seoul: downtown yoga class attracts 200 attendees: Hundreds of participants on the opening day of the event "Gwanghwamun Moonlight Yoga" on June 21, International Day of Yoga, stretch at Yukjo Madang of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Lee Jihae) By Lee Jihae "Now, put your hands together, close your eyes and inhale. Now exhale." A..; 2024.06.28

First Global Webtoon Awards to honor works in 10 categories: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency, seeks submissions from around the world for the inaugural Global Webtoon Awards. Shown are people in July last year taking free webtoon posters from the Naver Webtoon booth at the Amazing Festival, ..; 2024.06.28

Newly opened NY Korea Center to champion Korean Wave: This is a view of the exterior of the New York Korea Center, which was opened on June 27, on 32nd Street in the city's Manhattan district. By Park Hye Ri Photos = Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The New York Korea Center was opened on June 27 in the Big Apple to promote Korean culture after ..; 2024.06.28

Providing a Place for the Discussion among Domestic and International experts on ‘Conservation for Mural Cultural Heritage’: International Symposium on『Murals in the Asian Region ; Conservation technology and re-conservation methodology』 will be held. (June 19, 2024, Hotel ICC, Deajeon) The Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center (CHCSC, Director Park Jongseo) in the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritag..; 2024.06.27

National Palace Museum of Korea to Collaborate with Four Korean and US Museums in the Promotion of the Joseon Dynasty Heritage Project: - MOUs were signed on Friday, 14 June 2024 at the National Palace Museum of Korea with the aim of cooperating in the exhibition, research and utilization of cultural heritage from the Joseon royal court - Jeong Yongjae, the director of the National Palace Museum of Korea, Korea Heritage Service sign..; 2024.06.27

MPVA Supports the Construction of “Korean War Heroes’ Monument” at Universities, Starting with Yonsei: MOU will be signed between MPVA andYonsei University on Thursday, 27th at 4 PM at Yonsei University Sinchon Campus, attended by Minister Kang Jung-ai and Yonsei University President Yoon Dong-seop.To honor alumni who served in the Korean War, MPVA will support the construction of on-campus monuments..; 2024.06.27

"Busan Future Growth VC funds" were launched with an initial investment of KRW 100 billion, the largest investment ever in companies outside the capital region: On June 25, Vice Minister OH Keewoong of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups attended the "Busan Future Growth VC Funds" launch ceremony in Busan. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced the establishment of funds that aim to make intensive investments in companies located in ..; 2024.06.27

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