‘Hanbok saenghwal’ joins National Heritage list
The series of cultural practices which encompass the whole experience of making, wearing and enjoying hanbok is the 154th item listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Korea Herald
Mass Covid-19 outbreak in South Korea following high school field trip
A total of 159 high school students and faculty members tested positive for Covid-19 as of July 21.
South Korea targets 340 trillion won investment for chip supremacy
Over the past decade, chips have been the nation’s top export item, with their trade volume making up the largest share of total exports at 19.9 percent.
After elections, young politicians struggle to find their place
As political parties distance themselves from young politicians they once put on the frontline, it is highlighting the lack of youth political representation in the country.
South Korea’s first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet takes first flight
The successful test flight came less than seven years after Korea Aerospace Industries started developing systems for KF-21 fighter jets in December 2015.
Democratic Party slams Yoon administration for early missteps
President Yoon was also urged to care for essential needs of the people, saying the new administration has not shown much meaningful progress.
South Korea vows to join efforts to build global health care system for future
South Korea's foreign minister also said the country will be providing $30 million for the Financial Intermediary Fund.
South Korea’s ICT minister calls for caution on joining Chip 4
The science minister’s remarks come as tensions between the US and China have risen over Washington’s collective efforts to keep Beijing in check.
South Korea downgraded to Tier 2 in US human trafficking report
Officials have reportedly hinted at insufficient communications regarding the issue between Seoul and Washington last year as a possible factor in the change.
South Korea spy chief visits US, expected to discuss North Korea nuclear tests
During his visit to the US, National Intelligence Service Director Kim Kyou-hyun is expected to share updates and discuss countermeasures such as sanctions against North Korea.