Exhibition featuring art of Holocaust victim opens at national democracy museum

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Democracy is offering Korean audiences a deeply personal perspective on the Holocaust through the life and artistry of German Jewish painter Felix Nussbaum.

2026-01-29

Lee's chief of staff departs for Canada to support Korea's submarine bid

President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff on Monday departed for Toronto in a bid to support Korea's bid to win Canada's major submarine project, as the country is competing with Germany for the deal estimated at up to 60 trillion won ($40.9 billion).

2026-01-26

Korea develops core tech for world's 2nd-fastest high-speed train

The government has completed the development of core technologies for a next-generation high-speed train capable of operating at 370 kilometers per hour, making it the world's second-fastest high-speed train in terms of operating speed.

2025-12-22

Gov't to hold energy conference with German partners on carbon neutrality

The government plans to hold an energy conference Tuesday in Seoul with German energy officials and experts to discuss ways to achieve net zero carbon emissions and expand the use of renewable energy, the Climate Ministry said.

2025-12-02

'Submarine war' with Germany heats up in race for Canadian contract

With Korea ultimately eliminated from Poland’s bid to upgrade its naval capabilities with the Orka submarine procurement initiative, Seoul has launched an all-out campaign to beat Germany for a 60 trillion won Canadian submarine contract.

2025-11-27

Lee asks Chancellor Merz to share Germany's reunification experience, steers clear of commenting on China

President Lee Jae Myung asked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to share Berlin's experience with overcoming division and achieving its reunification during their talks on the margins of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday.

2025-11-23

German retail giant Aldi sparks controversy after labeling kimchi as Japanese

German retail giant ALDI has sparked controversy after labeling kimchi as “Japanese kimchi” in the recipe section of its official website. This came two years after the company drew backlash for labeling its store brand kimchi as “Chinese kimchi.”

2025-10-18

German ambassador encourages both Koreas to 'avoid war, be less belligerent'

In an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily, the German Ambassador to Korea discusses key issues such as unification and immigration while also introducing readers to his favorite restaurant that has cuisine from his homeland.

2025-10-13

Munich's Oktoberfest closes early after bomb threat connected to another deadly explosion

Police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said.

2025-10-01

Germany, France business chambers host joint reception, discuss economic outlook in Korea

Germany and France’s business chambers in Korea co-hosted a joint reception Monday, where executives and government officials, including Korea’s trade minister, discussed shifts in economic policy, investment and the outlook for European firms.

2025-09-30

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