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Korea.net is the official multi-language website of the Korean government.

  • As the only true gateway of information about Korea, Korea.net, the official web portal of the Korean government, has reinforced its capabilities based on Web 2.0, a new way of thinking about the World Wide Web that enhances information service, global networking and user participation.
  • Korea.net provides service in nine languages -- English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japaneseㅡ German, French, Russian and Vietnamese-- to narrow the information service gap among regions that use different languages, and to more respond to key issues and strengthen the global network in a more timely way.
  • Based on user surveys and the latest online trends, Korea.net's new websites in five languages now reflect a universally applicable web identity and have improved online accessibility by redesigning each of the websites based on a customized web style guide, user interface and the needs and preferences of users of different regions.

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Korea.net currently offers content in nine languages.
For optimal viewing of our site, please change your browser settings according to the following instructions.


What kind of information does Korea.net provide?

News Focus Tab

More convenient Korea news coverage

  • News Focus provides the latest news and hot issues in Korea, covering a variety of topics including government policy, business, science and technology, society, culture, travel, sports, and people. Archives of each section classify articles by topic.
  • The section makes full use of SNS channels by expanding the 'share' function and adding a 'comment' function to increase reader participation.
  • Korea.net provides a one-stop menu for News, Events, Resources and other related services on the top right side of the browser, so that users can have better access to news that they find interesting.

About Korea Tab

Online report introducing Korea

  • Sorted into seven categories -- Korea at a Glance, Economy, Culture and the Arts, Tourism, Sports, Korean Life, and Living in Korea -- the About Korea section provides a glimpse of various aspects of Korea, with a well-structured introduction for each sub-category.
  • The section makes full use of SNS channels by expanding the 'share' function and adding a 'comment' function to increase reader participation.
  • Korea.net provides a one-stop menu for News, Events, Resources and other related services on the top right side of the browser, so that users can have better access to news that they find interesting.

Events Tab

Information on major festivals and exhibitions in Korea

  • Updates are given on major festivals, exhibitions, performances, and other events in Korea. The Overseas menu, which retrieves content from the "Korea from Overseas" section in the previous website, delivers news about diplomatic offices and Korean cultural centers abroad and is available in several languages.
  • The section makes full use of SNS channels by expanding the 'share' function and adding a 'comment' function to increase reader participation.
  • Korea.net provides a one-stop menu for News, Events, Resources and other related services on the top right side of the browser, so that users can have better access to news that they find interesting.

Resources Tab

Our e-library offers publications, slides, videos, and other digital materials. The e-library provides information about a wide range of useful Korea-related websites divided into broad categories.

  • The section is classified into two categories: the Publications section -- where readers can download a variety of periodicals and publications on Korea -- and the Multimedia section dedicated to presenting photo news along with videos and other materials for public relations.
  • The Website Directory is sorted into eight categories -- Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Government, News & Media, Science & Technology, Society & Life, Sports & Entertainment, and Tourism -- offering a brief description of the relevant organizations along with a directory of links connecting towards over 300 websites of relevant organizations.
  • The Useful Info section gathers all kinds of practical knowledge about Korea including the most requested items on Korea.net, different scales of maps and Helpful Telephone Numbers.
  • The SNS channels of Korea.net are all available in the Social Media menu.
  • Newsletters published by Korea.net are available on the webpage as well as by subscription.

Government Tab

  • Information about the president and government news can be found in this section. The administration category provides profiles of the president and first lady and introduces the roles of the government and enforcement agencies in implementing policies.
  • The Current Affairs section provides up-to-date information on national issues and policies, including public statements and official decisions by the Korean government with regard to international affairs. Arranged chronologically, this section allows quick and easy access to the latest news.
  • The Briefing Room collects press releases, summit diplomacy, and presidential speeches published by the national and regional governments.

About Tab

A brief introduction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as well as organizations under the Ministry such as the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), Overseas Korea Centers (Korean Cultural Centers, Culture and Information Officers).

KOCIS

This website introduces the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS). The website provides information on the organization's history, mission, staff, and overseas offices. It also presents Korea's promotional logo and operates a bulletin board where readers can write their opinions and ask questions. These services are available in Korean and English.

Go to the Website (https://www.kocis.go.kr/)

Quick Service Tab

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The following are services provided by Korea.net.

Search Tab

Search Range

Korea.net currently provides a comprehensive search function.

Search Tips

Single Word Search : When you type in a single word in the search box, the search engine will present all search results which include that word.

Search Code

Boolean Term Code How it works
AND Spacing
  • Do this : Insert a space between two search words.
  • Result: The search engine will show all results that contain both words. e.g. G20 Summit (All web pages containing "G20" and "Summit" will come up)
OR |
  • Do this: Insert "|" between search words.
  • Result: The search engine will show all results that contain either search term. e.g. Hansik | kimchi (All web pages containing "Hansik" or "kimchi" will come up)
NOT !
  • Do this: Insert "!" in between two search words.
  • Then: The search engine will show all results containing the first word, but not the second. e.g. Che onggyecheon!transportation (All webpages with "Cheonggyecheon" and without the word "transportation" will come up)
Exact Phrase ""
  • Do this: Put " " around the search terms.
  • Then: The search engine will show results that have the quoted phrase in that exact configuration. e.g. "global financial crisis" (All pages with the exact phrase "global financial crisis" will turn up)
Linear/Sequential Search []
  • Do this: Put [ ] around the search words.
  • Then: [ ] The search result preserves the word order shown. e.g. [Gyeongbokgung Tour] (The resulting pages have Gyeongbokgung and Tour in that order, but not necessarily as a single phrase)

Search Functions

Here you can see additional search functions offered by Korea.net.

Popular Search You can check which keywords are the most popular with readers, thus letting you see those hot topics. Click the marked search words.
Recommended Search This is a search recommendation offered by Korea.net. Click the marked words to see what information and content Korea.net has to offer to you.
Latest Search Word This shows you what searches you have run recently.
Sort by Date/Click You can reorganize search results according to date entered and number of hits.

Suggestion Tab

Here you can point out errors, lodge complaints about online defamation or wrong information, and suggest useful links and overall improvements to Korea.net

Contact Us

Subscribe Tab

Korea.net provides the latest Korean government news including public statements and official decisions as well as updates about each ministry.

KOREA Magazine

A magazine published by Korea.net on a monthly basis provides in-depth information about Korean culture and tourism.

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Newsletter Service

The newsletter is published on a weekly basis by Korea.net.

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RSS Service

Korea.net offers an RSS service so that visitors can obtain all our latest policy information and cultural news as quickly and easily as possible.

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