Yonhap publishes 2017 English-language almanac

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's main newswire, on Monday published the English-language Korea Annual 2017 that summarizes all major issues and events that defined the country last year.

The yearbook, designed to provide the latest information on Korea to the world, covers a wide range of subjects including politics, North Korea, the economy, business, social issues, culture and sports.

The latest almanac deals with such significant events as the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations, and the closure of the Kaesong Industrial Complex. It also includes a special edition of the 19th presidential election on May 9, 2017.

This handbook also includes a chronology of events, key statistics, and vivid photos and graphics.

The country's sole English-language almanac is an essential tool for up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the fast-changing Korean politics, economy and society.

The 516-page, semi-hardcover almanac is priced at 30,000 won (US$30). For more inquiries, please call Yonhap News Agency at 02-398-3591, 3593.

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