Presidential Tour to Africa – Prospects for Future Ties

2016-06-10

N. Korean Envoy Ri Su-yong Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

2016-06-05

A rare visit to Beijing by a high-profile envoy from Pyongyang has grabbed attention as to its possible ramifications on the geopolitical situations ...

New Parliament Begins 4-Year Term

2016-06-05

The 20th National Assembly just kicked off its four-year term on Monday. One of the priorities for the new parliament is to prove thatit is different ...

S. Korea’s IMD Competitiveness Ranking Falls to 29th

2016-06-05

South Korea’s standing in annual international competitiveness rankings have fallen by four notches to 29th position. The Swiss-based International ...

Nat’l Assembly Advancement Act & 19th National Assembly

2016-06-03

President Park Vetoes Revised Parliamentary Law on Hearing

2016-05-29

The government has decided to veto the revision of a parliamentary law that makes it easier for National Assembly standing committees to hold hearings ...

Constitutional Court Dismisses Petition over Parliamentary Advancement Act

2016-05-29

The Constitutional Court of Korea has dismissed the petition by ruling Saenuri Party lawmakers over a controversial parliamentary rule that requires ...

S.Korea Posts Record High MedicineExports

2016-05-29

South Korea posted record high exports of medicine last year at two-point-three billion dollars. The performance, which marks growth of nearly ...

Han Kang’s Winning of Man Booker Int’l Prize

2016-05-27

S. Korean Writer Wins Man Booker International Prize for Novel “The Vegetarian”

2016-05-22

South Korean novelist Han Kang has been named the winner of this year's Man Booker International Prize. Han Kang received the honor at an awards ceremony ...