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.
Streamlined seasonal int'l worker program to extend stays
Nov 27, 2024 · The seasonal foreign worker program will soon see a wider range of jobs for such laborers, extended sojourn periods and improved criteria for the minimum wage. The Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on Nov. 26 jointly ...
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The official website of the Republic of Korea, providing information on Korean culture, tourism, and news.
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 …
Press Releases: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of …
Dec 11, 2024 · On December 10, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok held a video meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen at the Government Complex-Seoul.
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...
Busan hosts global gaming gala G-Star, its largest in history
Nov 14, 2024 · The nation's largest gaming expo G-Star runs from Nov. 14-17 at Exhibition Center of the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, aka BEXCO, in Busan. Find more here
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.
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.
SEVENTEEN to perform at Disney's year-end holiday show
Nov 22, 2024 · By Xu Aiying. The boy band SEVENTEEN next month will become the first K-pop act to perform at Disney's year-end holiday show in the U.S. Pledis Entertainment, the group's management agency, on Nov. 21 said SEVENTEEN on Dec. 1 will perform on "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular," which will be aired by ABC TV.