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Mayor Park Won-soon of Seoul Metropolitan Government delivers his New Year’s speech at a ceremony to kick off the new year at Seoul City Hall on Jan. 2. (Photos:SMG)Seoul Metropolitan Government has allocated 2.193 trillion won for various projects that the city will undertake this year, including …
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Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Yoon Sang-jick presents an award to one of prize winners at the 40th Korea National Quality Award Convention. (photos: KSA)Of late, word is circulating anew that the Korean economy is situated in “a nut in the nutcracker,” alluding to Japan’s recovering comp…
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Prime Minister Chung Hong-won poses with prize winners for a group photo at an awards ceremony of the 40th Korea National Quality Award Convention, which is an annual rally to promote quality management and renew their determination to ensure global quality management. (photos: KSA)The 40th Korea Na…
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KOTRA President Kim Jae-hong gives his inaugural speech at a ceremony not only to take the helm at the ceremony but also embark upon the new year at the KOTRA headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on Jan. 2.(Photo:KOTRA)
Former Vice Minister Kim Jae-hong of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (M…
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President Choi Gye-woon of Korea Water Resources Corp.(Photos:K-water)Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) will continue to uphold its management slogan, “Smart, K-water, Start Together,” with this year being the Year of Blue Goat, a symbol for sociability and cooperation the same as the company…
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Korea Appraisal Board (KAB) President Suh Jong-dae. (Photos:KAB)Korea Appraisal Board (KAB) President Suh Jong-dae called for his board to be armed with solidarity, greater vision and a more aggressive spirit. “We have to accomplish our reform measures without a hitch by having an attitude of humbl…
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Speaker Chung Ui-hwa attended a ceremony on Jan. 2 to celebrate the start of the New Year at the Main Hall of the National Assembly where some 500 employees of the National Assembly Secretariat, the Library, and the Budget Policy Office, and the Legislative Inspection Office, among others, were pres…
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The ruling Saenuri Party has decided to recommend to President Park Geun-hye to give special paroles and temporary releases to business leaders and other criminals serving terms in jail for crimes committed for the sake of their livelihoods, following a decision made by its Highest Operation Committ…
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Chairman Chung Woo-taik of the National Assembly National Policy Committee hosted a public debate on the national agenda to brace for future challenges of the nation. He also became the host of the 2014 National Assembly Smart Water Forum.
Following are excerpts of an interview between Ne…
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President Park Geun-hye (right) holds the joint press conference on December 12 during the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit. Pictured with her is President U Thein Sein of Myanmar, the ASEAN chair country. (Photo: Cheong Wa Dae)
President Park Geun-hye has proposed to the 10 members of the Associatio…
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Chairman Kim Ki-moon of Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ) poses with President & CEO Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah of Dubai Chambers after they discussed ways of promoting exchanges and cooperation at Dubai Chambers on Feb. 7. (Ph…
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Amorepacific Group logged 4,259.9 billion won in sales and 249.3 billion won in operating profit last year. The figures represent a 5.9 percent year-on-year rise and a 64 percent year-on-year jump compared to 2023. The high growth rate of t…
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A view of the redesigned Genesis GV60 whose sale was launched in Korea on March 6. (Photo: Hyundai Motor)Sales of the redesigned Genesis GV60 in Korea started on March 6, showcasing more power and state-of-the-art luxury features.It’s the first time…
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A view of “Bibigo Yugjeubgadeug Mandu,” stuffed with chunks of meat and vegetables, and products of the instant rice brand “Hetbahn Sotbahn,” released by CJ Cheiljedang. (Photos: CJ Cheiljedang)CJ Cheiljedang released “Bibigo Yugjeubgadeug Mandu…
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