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...
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Korea.net names Nobel laureate Han Kang Person of the Year
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.
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.
Independence Movement : Korea.net : The official website of the ...
Leaders of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea The leading members of Korean Provisional Government (KPG), officially established as the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in April 1919 in Shanghai, which played a pivotal role in the independence movements right from April 1919 until the country’s liberation in August 1945.
UNESCO Heritage in Korea : Korea.net : The official website of the ...
At the present time, Korean arts and culture are attracting many enthusiasts around the world. Korea’s cultural and artistic achievements through the ages are now leading many of its young talents to the world’s most prestigious music and dance competitions, while its literary works are being translated into many different languages for global readers.
Historical Background: Korea.net : The official website of the …
With Japan’s surrender in the Pacific War in August 15, 1945, four decades of Japanese colonial rule ended and U.S. and Soviet troops came to be stationed on the Korean Peninsula south and north of the 38th parallel, respectively.
South Korea – Summary : Korea.net : The official website of the ...
Located at the center of Northeast Asia, the Korean Peninsula neighbors China, Russia, and Japan. Under the World Geodetic System, it lies between 33 and 43 degrees north latitude and 124 and 132 degrees east longitude. The Peninsula (including both North and South Koreas) is 1,000 km long and 300 ...
KOCIS & Korea.net: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic …
Overview The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is tasked with the mission of enhancing Korea’s national image by promoting Korea and Korean culture overseas, publicizing key administrative priorities and major government policies, implementing international cultural exchange programs and …
Ethnic Korean director's 'Past Lives' earns 2 Oscar nominations
Jan 24, 2024 · By Lee Kyoung Mi. Video = A24's official YouTube channel "Past Lives," the acclaimed film by Korean Canadian director Celine Song, has been nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.