Galapagos tortoise celebrates 135th birthday, first Father's Day at Zoo Miami

Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise living at Zoo Miami in the Florida city, celebrated his 135th birthday and first Father's Day on Sunday after finally siring offspring.

2025-06-15

Portuguese ambassador marks National Day of Portugal in Seoul

Portuguese Ambassador to Korea Susana Vaz Patto delivers welcome remarks during the National Day of Portugal reception at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul on June 10.

2025-06-11

Israeli ambassador congratulates Lee Jae-myung on nation's Independence Day

Rafael Harpaz, Israeli Ambassador to Korea, delivers welcome remarks at the 77th Independence Day of Israel at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on June 9.

2025-06-10

Blossoming together: Swedish embassy celebrates flowers, IKEA on Sweden Day

Karl-Olof Andersson, Swedish Ambassador to Korea, delivers welcome remarks during an annual Sweden Day celebration, hosted by the country's embassy, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on June 4.

2025-06-10

Stunning views and eco-friendly initiatives: International students experience Jeju Island's greener side

Jeju Island's beauty comes from its rich heritage and clean environment, with the island offering its stunning scenery with a side of learning for international students.

2025-06-09

Korea aims to commercialize nuclear fusion by 2040. Is that possible?

As nuclear fusion gains attention, Korea aims for commercialization by 2040, participating internationally to advance its capabilities alongside the United States and China.

2025-06-09

On Memorial Day, president promises compensation commensurate with national gratitude

President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Friday, Korea’s Memorial Day, to provide “rightful compensation” to those who have sacrificed for the nation, stressing that honoring veterans and patriots is a fundamental duty of the state.

2025-06-06

With temperatures rising to full summer force, gov't fires up safety protocols

Memorial Day weekend will see highs of 30 degrees Celsius as summer hits, prompting the government to roll out an array of measures to prevent heat-related injuries and deaths, particularly for at-risk groups.

2025-06-05

Saluting fallen comrades

On the afternoon of June 5, a day before Korea’s Memorial Day, a veteran pays his respects with a salute at Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, central Seoul.