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- Economy ministers give 'prescriptions' to boost consumption
- The Ministry of Economy and Finance on Oct. 2 announced the plan "Domestic Economy, Inspection and Direction of Response" at a meeting of economy-related ministers. Shown on Sept. 29 is the cabbage section of a hypermarket in Seoul. (Yonhap News) By Lee Kyung Mi A meeting of economy-related minister..
- 2024.10.04
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- Parade in downtown Seoul marks 76th Armed Forces Day
- By Yoo Yeon Gyeong Video = Lee Jun Young and Park Daejin A street parade on Oct. 1 marked Armed Forces Day to observe the 76th anniversary of the nation's military. Under the theme "A Strong Military Together with the People," the event featured about 5,000 troops and 340 weapons of 83 types. A comm..
- 2024.10.04
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- Most working holiday expats give high evaluation of Korea
- A study conducted by the Korea Tourism Organization has found that foreign nationals chose Korea to go on working holiday because of their positive perception of the nation. (iclickart) *[Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of the above photo is strictly prohibited under copyright laws and ..
- 2024.10.02
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- Korea Sale Festa to offer massive discounts from Nov. 9-30
- The massive shopping event Korea Sale Festa will run from Nov. 9-30. Shown is a scene from last year's event in the Myeong-dong shopping neighborhood of Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Yonhap News) By Charles Audouin The large-scale shopping extravaganza Korea Sale Festa will run from Nov. 9-30, the Mini..
- 2024.10.02
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- 'Fall in Korea' to give travel, lodging discounts to 580K tourists Sep 27, 2024
- From next month through December, 580,000 tourists can receive discounts on transportation, accommodation and tour packages under the government's travel campaign "Fall in Korea." (Korea.net DB) By Kim Seon Ah From next month through December, 580,000 tourists can receive discounts on transportation..
- 2024.09.30
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- New visa types eye attracting more skilled workers, youth
- People in July last year wait to enter a job fair for foreign students at the Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Center, aka BPEX, in Busan's Dong-gu District. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae The launch of "top-tier" and "youth dream" visas seek to attract high-level foreign workers in cu..
- 2024.09.30
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- Nation's WIPO Global Innovation Index ranking rises to 6th
- By Hong Angie Video = WIPO's official YouTube channel The country ranks sixth in the Global Innovation Index of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) on Sept. 26 said Korea finished in the top 10 for the fifth straight year among 133 cou..
- 2024.09.30
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- Seoul post offices to give expats 10% off on int'l mail, parcels
- The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Sept. 27 said it will sign a business agreement with the Seoul Regional Communications Office to expand a project on discounts for international express mail for multicultural families to expats. Shown are foreign workers getting an explanation on postal products..
- 2024.09.30
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- Seoul to host World Youth Day in 2027, Virgin Mary wears Hanbok
- Seoul Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick (left), chairman of the organizing committee for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, and Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, on Sept. 24 hold a news conference at St. Pius X Hall in Vatican City to announce..
- 2024.09.30
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![[Korean food festival ⑤] Rural town hosts 5-flavor berry gala](/_attach/image/2024/09/thumb_ZnKYZwpnVJBnyHvZpZin.jpg)
- [Korean food festival ⑤] Rural town hosts 5-flavor berry gala
- September sees omija (schisandra or magnolia berry) ripen from green to red and is when the Mungyeong Omija Festival is held. Though the harvest is almost over, the berry remains in select places. By Lee Kyoung Mi Sweet and sour but salty and bitter at the same time, and even slightly spicy. Omija (..
- 2024.09.30