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Local Korea Mobilizes on Two Industrial Fronts: U.S. Tariff Shock and Middle East Supply Risk
On April 9, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) moved simultaneously on two separate but related fronts, convening industry stakeholders to address pressing trade and supply-chain vulnerabilities triggered by global developments — one rooted in Washington, the other in the Middle East. Section 232 Restructuring: Navigating the New Tariff Landscape At 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Conference Room of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul, MOTIR Chief Trade Negotiator Yeo Han-koo presided over a public-private joint review meeting on the restructuring of U.S. Sect
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-09 16:57
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Arts-Culture K-Culture Expands Beyond K-Pop and K-Food into Characters, Performances, and Fusion Content
Korea's cultural wave continues to grow in global reach and commercial impact, according to the latest annual survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on March 30. Conducted across 30 countries and regions with 27,400 respondents aged 15 to 59, the 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey — based on data collected in November–December 2025 — is the most expansive edition since the survey began in 2012, with Singapore, Chile, and Poland added to the sample for the first time. Seven in Ten Favor Korean Culture Overall favorability toward Korean cultural content stood at 69.7%, wi
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-30 17:19
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Global A Week of K-Food Diplomacy: Korea Advances on Three Fronts
Seoul/Sejong, 15–19 March 2026 — In one remarkably active week, two Korean ministries advanced K-food diplomacy on three distinct fronts: a high-profile seafood showcase for France's culinary elite, record-breaking export results in Tokyo, and the launch of a nationwide chicken cuisine trail. Together, they signal that Korean food has become a full instrument of cultural and economic diplomacy. K-Seafood Meets French Culinary Mastery The week opened at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole, where the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) hosted a K-Seafood promotion pavilion during the World
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-20 17:37
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2026-04-18 16:37
Korean Cultural Federation Showcases Traditional Craft at Gallery Mirae
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2026-04-17 13:26
Slovak Illustrator Peter Uchnár Brings Award-Winning Vision to Seoul's Bukchon
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2026-04-14 12:51
Korea and Poland Elevate Ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'
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2026-04-13 15:19
K-Defense Delegation Advances Arms Export Push Across Latin America
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2026-04-10 18:56
Korea-Turkmenistan relations upgraded to a Strategic Partnership
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