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Realizing the vision of "Startup Korea" in Japan - Korea-Japan Startup Investment Summit was held in Tokyo: The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister OH Youngju) hosted the Korea-Japan Startup Investment Summit 2024 on Friday, May 10, at Toranomon Hills Mori Tower in Tokyo, Japan. This event consisted of three parts: Part 1: Korea-Japan Investment Cooperation Event, Part 2: Startup IR Pitching, and..; 2024.05.14

Outcome of Korea-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (May 13): Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul visited China and had a meeting with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the afternoon of Monday, May 13. It was the first meeting between the two ministers since M..; 2024.05.14

MPVA will Repatriate the Remains of Dr. Mirok Li, an Independence Activist Buried in Germany, for the 80th Anniversary of Liberation:  The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs plans to repatriate the remains of Dr. Mirok Li, a patriot and the author of 'The Yalu Flows,' who is buried near Munich in Gräfelfing, Germany, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation. Minister Kang Jung-ai visited Dr. Li’s ..; 2024.05.14

The Korean government is committed to reforming the adoption system: The Korean government is committed to reforming the system on adoption that presents a whole new world for a child - The ministry held a ceremony to celebrate the 19th Adoption Day - - The MOHW reaffirmed its commitment to reforming to a public adoption system, revitalizing domestic adoption, and im..; 2024.05.14

Korea and Kyrgyzstan discuss cooperation in renewable energy: Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Dukgeun Ahn met with Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev on May 10 in Seoul and discussed renewable energy, energy efficiency and the Korea-Kyrgyzstan memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation. Minister Ahn introduced the Korean government’s eff..; 2024.05.14

Africa's appeal on full display at downtown festival in Seoul: Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul (second from right) on May 10 at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul listens to an explanation about a traditional handicraft at a booth of the Tanzanian Embassy on the opening day of the 2024 Africa Culture Festival. By Yoon Sojung Photos = Jeon Han Video = J..; 2024.05.13

Chipmakers to control 19% of global output capacity by 2032: The U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and Boston Consulting Group of the U.S. on May 8 in a joint report said Korea by 2032 is expected to control 19% of global chip production capacity. The graph compares the world rankings of such output between 2022 and 2032. (SIA) By Lee Jihae Domest..; 2024.05.13

Monument to German medical team in Korean War unveiled: Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kang Jung-ai (second from left) on May 8 takes a photo at the unveiling ceremony for a monument to German participation in the Korean War. From left are Ambassador to Germany Lim Sang-beom, German Red Cross Vice President Volkmar Schon and German Red Cross S..; 2024.05.13

MSS to secure export growth and overseas expansion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups: he Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister OH Youngju) announced measures to support the globalization of SMEs and startups on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. These measures aim to respond to the rapidly changing trade environment and global trends and foster SMEs and startups as leading players in the..; 2024.05.10

World's largest liquefied hydrogen plant goes online in Incheon: The world's largest liquefied hydrogen plant with an annual capacity of 30,000 tons of the substance on May 8 began operations in the western part of Incheon. (SK E&S) By Park Hye Ri The world's largest liquefied hydrogen plant on May 8 began full-scale operations in Incheon, a development expected ..; 2024.05.10

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