The 2nd annual World Conference on North Korean Studies (WCNKS) was held from October 12 to 15, 2015. Hosted by the Ministry of Unification and organized by the Korean Association of North Korean Studies, the event marked the 70th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule and serv

As an urban-rural complex mid-sized city, Mungyeong is actively transforming its major industry from agriculture into the sixth industry. Leveraging its remarkable achievements and development, the City government recently held Mungyeong Traditional Tea Bowl Festival and will host the International

After 24 years of its launch, the project of constructing the Seongmun National Industrial Complex in Dangjin City will be completed by the end of this year, finishing its construction processes by 99% now. The large scale industrial complex in the area of over 12 million square meters has been cons

As the center of the aerospace industry in Korea, the Goheung County government recently unveiled ambitious programs for developing the regional economy, leveraging its natural, agricultural, marine and industrial resources. Until five years ago when the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) con

Yangpyeong County, surrounded by several mountains and rivers, has been leading the development of eco-friendly agriculture. Indeed, the county has faithfully pursued an environmental agriculture policy for 18 years since it was adopted in 1997 when the financial crisis hit the country. In the 2000s

Newly elected and inaugurated Mayor Kim Hoing- Joing of Dangjin City admitted that there is a lot of room for improvement in Dangjin City, including poor city environment and lagging competitiveness compared with other cities, and vowed his best efforts to work hard and turn the city into one that i

Goyang City is working hard to promote the “Goyang Global Economic Network” in a bid to accelerate its development in various fields.In November 2011, Choi Sung, mayor of Goyang, a major city of over 1 million inhabitants, toured North/Latin America. He discussed with administrators of Harvard Unive

The Rural Development Administration (RDA) hosted a three-day event in Iksan between September 15-17, in celebration of the relocation of its headquarters to the Innovation City of Iksan, North Jeolla Province. At present at the event were by minister- and vice minister-level officials from 13 Latin

Following the first conference held in 2013, the Busan Port Authority, which operates the fifth largest container port in the world, hosted the Busan International Port Conference (BIPC) 2014 on Nov. 14, 2014 at Lotto Hotel Busan under the theme of ‘Ports Way Forward’ with three working sessions of

Two villages in Yangpyeong- gun (county), Gyeonggi Province have been awarded the coveted Presidential Award in the government-sponsored contest which aims to create the “villages filled with happiness.” The honored local communities are Yeomul-li village in Cheongun-myeon and Johyeon-ni village in

Manhattan of Korea! San Francisco of Korea! The Seaside City that Rivals the World’s Three Most Beautiful Ports! This is a multitude of adjectives that describe Haeundae, which offers a lot of charms. Indeed, Haeundae is attractive and alluring to everyone who sees, touch, and enjoy it. ▲The Grand G

Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City remains dedicated to building a city in which all citizens feel happy. Sejong Mayor Lee Chun-hui says that Sejong is being transformed into a dual urban & farming city. Overall, he stresses that more government agencies should be relocated to the city from Seoul.

Without the noble sacrifices made by the chivalrous soldiers of your esteemed country during the Korean War (1950-3), there would be no Republic of Korea (ROK) today as we should have fallen under the control of the North Korean regime.The most decisive battle broke out at Dabudong in the Chilgok Co

Located at the gateway of western part of Seoul, the Magok Industrial City is a knowledge-based advanced industrial complex combined with international business complex in the Seoul metropolitan region. The future-oriented eco-friendly industrial and business complex project is designed as part of t

Dear 106,000 citizens of the Yangpyeong County! My warmest greetings! I always respect you and love you all!I am inaugurated as the 7th-term Mayor of the Yangpyeong County thanks to your valuable selection of me at the June-4 local elections.▲Mayor Kim Sun-kyoFirst of all, I would like to express my

A 530,799-square-meter city urban park, a landmark project of Busan municipality, is scheduled to open before the end of the first half of 2014 at the latest after three years of construction works.It was in August 2011 that ground was broken for the construction of the Busan Grand Park located at t

The Dangjin City Government hosted a dedication ceremony of the Sigok Interchange at the Dangjin General Hospital Park on Feb. 5, 2014. Attending the ceremony were Mayor Lee Cheol-Hwan of the Dangjin City, Vice Chairman Ahn Hyo-kwon of the Dangjin City Council, Chief of the Dangjin Police Station Yo

Seosan, located in South Chungcheong Province, is a dynamic city with a vibrant economy. “As the gateway to the new administrative capital of Sejong and central city of the Yellow Sea, Seosan is moving ahead every day,” said Mayor Lee Wan-seop. “In essence, Seosan is a Sun Rising City which remains

LOCAL AUTONOMYFor the promotion of bilateral cooperation and friendship Yangpyeong German Town for formerKorean miners, nurses in GermanyA large-scale Yangpyeong German Town is constructed in Yangpyeong County (headed by Mayor Kim Sun-Kyo) of Gyeonggi Province some 37 miles east of Seoul. It is buil

LOCAL AUTONOMYAs Korea's fifth after Seorak-san, Jeju, Dadohae, GwangneungGochang-gun designated asUNESCO biosphere reserve Gochang County is blessed with beautiful natural resources combined with splendid cultural assets. Also, in Gochang, there are gifts of nature everywhere which make it the trea