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Gyeongju National Museum extends special Silla gold crown exhibition to February

The Gyeongju National Museum will extend its special exhibition of all known Silla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) gold crowns — gathered in one place for the first time in more than a century — through Feb. 22, the museum announced Thursday.

2025-11-13

Wrecks off Taean prove a historical treasure trove as signs of new Goryeo Dynasty vessel discovered

Researchers have discovered a new shipwreck off Mado Island, potentially the oldest Goryeo vessel, alongside updates on the only known Joseon shipwreck. Excavations reveal insights into historic maritime trade and shipbuilding.

2025-11-10

Police labor council claims officers forced to sleep on floor, eat bad food during APEC summit

Police were forced to sleep on the floor of rundown motels and eat subpar food while they were on duty at the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, a council of officers said Monday.

2025-11-10

Korea, China wage smartphone "war" at Gyeongju APEC summit

Beneath the surface of what appeared to be a diplomatic stage, a “smartphone war” was quietly waged among nations competing to show off their technological prowess.

2025-11-08

Gyeongju museum sets entry cap as Silla-era crown exhibit draws huge crowds

A rare gathering of all six surviving gold crowns from the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) has drawn such overwhelming crowds to the Gyeongju National Museum in North Gyeongsang that daily attendance is now being capped.

2025-11-03

APEC ends with 'Gyeongju Declaration' underscoring importance of trade

The 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies on Saturday adopted the “Gyeongju Declaration” affirming the importance of “robust trade and investment” to the Asia-Pacific region.

2025-11-01

North slams denuclearization as 'pipe dream' ahead of Lee-Xi summit

North Korea denounced the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as a "pipe dream" that can never be realized, with Seoul saying President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss the issue during their summit talks.

2025-11-01

Gyeongju's local pastry goes viral after Xi praise

Hwangnam-ppang, made by official APEC summit sponsor Hwangnam Bakery, is seeing a boost in popularity after Chinese President Xi Jinping was heard complimenting the red bean pastry.

2025-11-01

APEC summit wraps as Lee hands over chairmanship to Xi

President Lee Jae Myung wrapped up the APEC 2025 summit on Saturday in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, where regional leaders discussed strategies to prepare for a “future-ready Asia-Pacific” amid rapid technological and demographic change.

2025-11-01

President Lee holds bilateral talks with presidents of the Philippines, Chile

President Lee Jae Myung held talks with the Philippines' Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chile's Gabriel Boric, focusing on defense, economic cooperation and cultural ties, while emphasizing peace and collaboration in multilateral forums.

2025-10-31