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Providing a Place for the Discussion among Domestic and International experts on ‘Conservation for Mural Cultural Heritage’: International Symposium on『Murals in the Asian Region ; Conservation technology and re-conservation methodology』 will be held. (June 19, 2024, Hotel ICC, Deajeon) The Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center (CHCSC, Director Park Jongseo) in the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritag..; 2024.06.27

National Palace Museum of Korea to Collaborate with Four Korean and US Museums in the Promotion of the Joseon Dynasty Heritage Project: - MOUs were signed on Friday, 14 June 2024 at the National Palace Museum of Korea with the aim of cooperating in the exhibition, research and utilization of cultural heritage from the Joseon royal court - Jeong Yongjae, the director of the National Palace Museum of Korea, Korea Heritage Service sign..; 2024.06.27

MPVA Supports the Construction of “Korean War Heroes’ Monument” at Universities, Starting with Yonsei: MOU will be signed between MPVA andYonsei University on Thursday, 27th at 4 PM at Yonsei University Sinchon Campus, attended by Minister Kang Jung-ai and Yonsei University President Yoon Dong-seop.To honor alumni who served in the Korean War, MPVA will support the construction of on-campus monuments..; 2024.06.27

"Busan Future Growth VC funds" were launched with an initial investment of KRW 100 billion, the largest investment ever in companies outside the capital region: On June 25, Vice Minister OH Keewoong of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups attended the "Busan Future Growth VC Funds" launch ceremony in Busan. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced the establishment of funds that aim to make intensive investments in companies located in ..; 2024.06.27

Introduction of Special Treatment in KRW Transactions for ICSDs’ Omnibus Account: With the opening of the omnibus accounts of Euroclear Bank and Clearstream Banking on Thursday, June 27th, the international central securities depositories (ICSDs) will begin to offer global depository and settlement services for Korean Treasury Bonds (KTBs) and Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSBs)...; 2024.06.27

Seoul Int'l Book Festival to run 450 programs until June 30: This year's Seoul International Book Festival from June 26-30 will run at COEX Mall in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. Shown is a visitor at last year's event looking at book displays. (Yonhap News) By Kim Hyelin The Seoul International Book Fair, the country's largest event of its kind, has opened in ..; 2024.06.27

Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–25 with Canada launched: To mark the Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–2025 between Korea and Canada, the art exhibition "Beyond" is held in April at Dignam Gallery in Toronto. (Korean Consulate General in Toronto) By Park Hye Ri The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 26 said it officially launched the Year of C..; 2024.06.27

Materials on work safety, health for foreign staff released: This interactive class uses virtual reality to teach foreign workers about safety and health in the workplace. (Ministry of Employment and Labor) By Gil Kyuyoung Video = Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) has released educational materials..; 2024.06.27

Jeollabuk-do Province to host job fair for foreign students: The Ministry of Education and Jeollabuk-do Province on June 27 will host a job fair for international students at Jeonju University in the provincial capital of Jeonju. Shown are attendees on July 20 last year customizing their resumes at a job fair for such students interested in getting a region-s..; 2024.06.27

Seoul's mass transit to adopt self-driving buses from July 1: The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 25 said it will incorporate next month the Seoul Autonomous Bus into the capital's mass transit system. (Seoul Metropolitan Government) By Charles Audouin The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 25 said it will incorporate two self-driving buses covering a..; 2024.06.27

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