The National Assembly Correspondents’ Club held the 40th regular seminar at the National Assembly Library on May 25 and organized the memorial service for the 4th anniversary of the late world-famous Taekwondo instructor Jhoon Rhee.The seminar was co-hosted by the National Assembly Correspondents' C
Samsung Electronics and Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced a broad collaboration on software technologies for next-generation memory solutions on May 25.The partnership will focus on the development and validation of open source software for existing and emergi
In an exclusive interview with CNN aired on May 28, President Yoon Suk-yeol explained how his administration will help North Korea respond to COVID-19, Seoul's overall policy toward the North, the bilateral alliance with the U.S. and appointing women to higher government posts.President Yoon has tol
By Finance Editor Kim Hyung-daeJB Financial Group announced on May 30 that the Group has signed a stock purchase contract to acquire Mega Investment, a venture investment company (new technology business finance business).The target of the acquisition is a 100% stake in Mega Investment, which is own
Hyundai Department Store Group announced on May 27 that Chairman Jung Ji-sun received the 2022 Korea Management Award.The award is given to managers who have led the domestic economic development since 1969 by Korea Management Association (KMA).Chairman Jung is said to have presented the future dire
MG Community Credit Cooperatives held a ceremony to commemorate the 59th anniversary of its founding at the Central Headquarters MG Hall on May 25.The ceremony, which was held in compliance with the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, was attended by Chairman Park Cha-hoon, key executives and employees,
Former Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Flotilla (UDT/SEAL) Captain Lee Geun, who participated in the Ukrainian International Volunteer Army, returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of May 27.He returned home to receive treatment for his injuries after about thre
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.A number of events are being held under the chairmanship of Uzbekistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organi
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a Decree “On measures to strengthen
President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee on May 22 made a surprise appearance at the main garden in front of the main office building of Cheong Wa Dae, where a commemorative episode of "KBS Open Concert" was held to mark the opening of the former presidential compound.This was the first t
The Ministry of Science and ICT, led by Minister Lee Jong-ho, prepared a plan for technical supplementary measures for the Nuri space rocket, and the future implementation schedule has been confirmed.The first launch of the Nuri space rocket was carried out on Oct.. 21, 2021, confirming that the cor
Ottogi announced on May 22 that it had successfully completed the 'Sweet Home 25th Ottogi Family Cooking Festival' at 'Hello Ground' on the Suwon Gwanggyo, Gyeonggi Province.A total of 50 teams participated in this competition held on May 21 and competed in Korean food, Western food, Chinese food, a
Point Engineering, a manufacturer of display and semiconductor parts, announced on May 24 that it would start a ‘pin foundry’ business for semiconductor testing.Taking the same business structure as the semiconductor foundry process _ a consignment production method _ through Point Engineering’s new
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong paid tribute to the late President Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Korea on May 17.It is unusual for a business leader to pay tribute to the burial place of a head of state that is not well know
President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed in the summit on May 21 to begin discussions on restarting and expanding joint military drills between the two countries amid growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.Both sides reached the agreement during their first summit in
The following article is based on story and picture materials provided by Director Seo Hyo-seok of Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.Recently, the sense of crisis is heightening in
The Korea Racing Authority(KRA), led by CEO Jung Ki-hwan, held a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the KRA at Seoul Race Park on May 19 in the presence of many domestic and foreign guests.After the establishment of the Joseon Horse Racing Club in 1922, Korean horse racing first began
Westin Josun Seoul has released the package dubbed, ‘The world of Tim Burton’ for guests who love to enjoy both the special exhibition of Tim Burton, one of the best-known living directors, and menus including shaved ice or cocktails from the Lounge & Bar at the Westin Josun Seoul for cultural stayc
At the 'May 18 Democratization Movement Commemoration Ceremony' held at the May 18 Democracy Cemetery in Gwangju on the day, the 'March for the Beloved' was sung in the form of a chant. This is actually the first case of a conservative government.President Yoon Suk-yeol also sang vigorously while ho
U.S. President Joe Biden, who will visit Korea for the Korea-U.S. summit from May 20 to 22, is expected to visit Samsung Electronics' semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek as soon as he visits Korea.In the process, Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is also likely to come out and guide Presi