A studio for fans to make their own K-pop music video, different displays inspired by South Korea’s top local destinations, and an exhibit of its best K-dramas. Those are some of the things Hallyu fans can experience at HiKr Ground, Korea Tourism Organization’s newest tourism center. Launched in...
What was once a dedicated place for South Korea’s president and welcome reception for world leaders, Cheong Wa Dae, commonly known as the Blue House, now opens its doors to the public. The former presidential residence has been home to the country’s past leaders from 1948 to 2022. But when...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol is looking to strengthen ties with South Korea. Consul General Song Sewon of the Consulate of the Republic of Korea (South) in Cebu recently met Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado and discussed fostering of relationships. BOHOL Gov. Aris Aumentado (center)...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol (C) poses for a photo with President of the European Council Charles Michel (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during their meeting at the Presidential Office in Seoul on May 22, 2023. (JUNG YEON-JE / POOL) SEOUL, South Korea -- Two...
SEOUL, South Korea -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul this weekend as the two countries seek to bury historical animosities and reboot their relationship in the face of a growing threat from North Korea. The two-day trip starting Sunday will be the first official bilateral...
The United States and South Korea have joined hands in helping the Philippines fight the threats of climate change. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently signed a P111 million (USD 2 million) grant partnership agreement...
INCHEON, South Korea – The 56th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors begins here today at the Songdo Convensia Center in this international port city. Incheon is an expanding metropolis with a population of three million, making it South Korea’s third most...
Two South Koreans who are allegedly wanted for crimes in their country have been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). (Bureau of Immigration) Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the arrest was carried out on April 25 in Imus, Cavite by members of the bureau’s Fugitive Search...
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol flew to Washington Monday for a six-day state visit, as the allies move to bulk up military cooperation over North Korea's expanding nuclear threats. Pyongyang has conducted another record-breaking string of sanctions-defying launches this...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest in Cagayan de Oro City of a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for allegedly swindling a compatriot in a fraudulent sale transaction. (Stock photo via Manila Bulletin) Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Park Sang Hyun,...
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia on Wednesday warned South Korea against sending weapons to Ukraine after Seoul opened the door to possible military aid to Kyiv in the event of a large-scale civilian attack. An ally of Washington, Seoul has provided non-lethal and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, but...
California-40th congressional district Rep. Young Kim (left), and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez rubbed elbows on Tuesday morning, April 18 (Philippine time) with an Asian trailblazer in the United States (US) House of Representatives. Romualdez...
