: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea
Dec 14, 2024 · The official website of the Republic of Korea, providing information on Korean culture, tourism, and news.
: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Korea and Australia sign Green EPA for stronger cooperation in clean energy & supply chains
Transition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic ...
Due to the influence of the U.S. and the Soviet Union, Korea was split into two countries and the ensuing Korean War erupted on June 25, 1950. Learning the value of freedom from the war, Korea has since made the transition into a democracy and further into a …
Korea’s Rise to a Developed Country
The international community has certified Korea as a developed country, consolidating its position as an economic powerhouse. In July 2021, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) upgraded Korea from a developing country to a developed country, 56 years after it joined the organization.
Traditional Arts : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of ...
Gugak Gugak refers to Korea’s traditional music and dance. While gugak has existed as long as Koreans have lived in the Peninsula, its foundation was established in the early 15th century when King Sejong reorganized the royal court music using jeongganbo, Asia’s first sheet music capable of denoting the pitch and length of notes.
Korean Wave: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of …
K-Pop, Leading the Korean Wave. The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, is a term that represents the global popularity of Korea’s cultural content. Since the late 1990s, Korean TV shows and pop...
Festivals, Celebrations, and Holidays : Korea.net : The official ...
Agriculture and family were two key values of Korea for a long time. Many national holidays and festivals were based on both values. Korea also remembers its illustrious history through national holidays commemorating occasions like independence or the founding of the Constitution.
Seoul Winter Festa to illuminate nightscape from Dec. 13
Nov 22, 2024 · By Lee Dasom. Photos = Seoul Metropolitan Government A series of colorful light festivals will light up downtown Seoul this winter. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Nov. 21 said it will host Seoul Winter Festa 2024, the country's largest event for the season, at the six sites of Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Plaza, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul Plaza, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and ...
History: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea
The Beginnings of Korea’s History (Prehistoric Period – Gojoseon) The history of the Korean nation began in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula when people started settling there 700,000 years ago.
President Yoon Suk Yeol: Korea.net : The official website of the ...
Profile of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Career. 2022; 2022. 05 ~ 20th President of the Republic of Korea 2022.03 20th President-elect of the Republic of Korea; 2021.11 Presidential candidate of the People Power Party for the 20th Presidency; 2021.07 Primary election candidate, People Power Party’s nomination for the 20th Presidency; 2010~2019; 2019.07 ~ 2021.03 Prosecutor General, Supreme ...