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FSC Introduces Roadmap to Make Improvements to Network Separation in Financial Industry: The Financial Services Commission held a meeting with private sector experts, financial industry groups, and officials from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Financial Security Institute (FSI) and introduced a roadmap to bring about improvements to network separation in the financial indus..; 2024.08.14

'Korea Bucket List' event for foreign visitors starts next month: The event "Korea Bucket List" from Sept. 1 to Nov. 10 will select 20,000 foreign visitors to take part in tours and activities in the country. Shown is a scene on July 29 at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae An event starting next month will offer cultural experiences desired..; 2024.08.14

Hallyu exhibition to make visitors feel like K-drama characters: Actor Song Geon-hee on Aug. 12 experiences a K-drama through virtual reality at the opening ceremony of the exhibition K-Drama Spotlight at Gallery Ganghwa in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Korea Tourism Organization) By Yoo Yeon Gyeong The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Org..; 2024.08.14

Multicultural families get chance to be heard on radio show: Li Yan (left) and writer Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, the two hosts of the Sejong FM show "Friendly Radio Chat for the Whole Family," on Aug. 2 tell stories of listeners sent to the radio station in Sejong. By Margareth Theresia Photos = Margareth Theresia Every Friday at 10 a.m., a radio show on Sejong FM ..; 2024.08.14

Deal to boost core mineral supply chains with Kyrgyzstan: Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Heesang (left) on Aug. 12 holds talks with Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Commerce Daniyar Amangeldiev at the sixth meeting of the Korea-Kyrgyz Commission on Economic Cooperation in the Central Asian country's capital of Bishkek. (Ministry of Foreign Af..; 2024.08.14

Beat the Heat This Summer! Challenge Yourself with a Walk in a Buddhist Temple Grove with Kkot Seunim (Flower Monk)!: Beat the Heat This Summer! Challenge Yourself with a Walk in a Buddhist Temple Grove with Kkot Seunim (Flower Monk)! - Aiming to Combat Climate Change and Revitalize Local Communities through the Activation of Buddhist Natural Heritage… Ambassador Appointment Ceremony Followed by a Grove Walk with ..; 2024.08.13

Publication of braille/English Book Introducing Tools Used by Masters of Korean Traditional Carpentry: Publication of braille/English Book Introducing Tools Used by Masters of Korean Traditional Carpentry - An Illustrated Guide to the Tools of Daemok, the Masters of Korean Traditional Carpentry ... featuring sign-language translations and videos of carpenters demonstrating tool usage The Wanju Nation..; 2024.08.13

Independence Heroes from Cuba and Hawaii Honored in Light of the 79th Anniversary of National Liberation:  121 heroes are honored for their contributions to Korea’s independence, including three activists from Cuba and one from Hawaii, eleven participants of the March 1st Movement from the Won family in Wonju, and twelve participants of the Righteous Army. This year's awards recognize 121 individua..; 2024.08.13

National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government Hosts Enjoyable Cultural Events for the 79th Anniversary of National Liberation:  Experience Zone "Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting, and Music of the Provisional Government of Korea" will be held from August 14 to September 1. Educational program "Liberation Party: Let’s Celebrate Liberation Together!" features a food experience related to key figures of the Provisional Govern..; 2024.08.13

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Cooperate with the Global Green Growth Institute for Carbon Neutrality: - Conclusion of the Implementation Agreement on Cooperation for Reduction Activities in the Marine Sector between the MOF and GGGI The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced that it signed the Implementation Agreement on Cooperation for Reduction Activities in the Marine Sector with the Gl..; 2024.08.13

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