연합뉴스, 영문연감 ‘KOREA ANNUAL 2015' 출간 국가기간 뉴스통신사인 연합뉴스가 22일 영문연감 ‘코리아 애뉴얼(KOREA ANNUAL)' 2015년판(통권 44호)을 발간했다. '코리아 애뉴얼'은 외국 정부기관과 기업·단체, 외국인에게 한국의 모습을 보다 정확히 알리기 위해 연합뉴스가 발행하는 국내 유일의 영문판 연감이다. 이번 연감에는 지난 한 해 한국의 정치, 경제, 사회, 문화, 스포츠, 지방, 북한 등 분야별 뉴스를 총망라하고 역사와 지리, 언어, 풍습 관련 정보도 담았다. 특히 초점으로 세월호 침몰 대참사, 프란치스코 교황 방한, 헌법재판소 ‘통합진보당’ 첫 정당해산 결정, 6.4 지방선거 여야 무승부, 경기침체 장기화와 무상복지 논란, 조현아 대한항공 전 부사장 ‘땅콩 회황’ 파문 등을 자세히 다뤘다. 본문에는 사진, 그래픽 등을 대폭 확대 했으며 화제의 인물, 정부기관 디렉터리, 각종 연표와 주요 통계를 수록했다. 휴대하며 볼 수 있도록 핸드북 형태로 제작했다. Yonhap publishes 2015 English almanac Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's main newswire service, has published the 2015 edition of "Korea Annual," an English almanac that covers all the main events and issues that defined the country last year. This year's edition aims to better inform foreign government organizations, businesses and people about South Korea. It is also the only English-language almanac published in the country. The almanac contains all the latest information on South Korea and covers a wide range of areas including politics, economy, society, culture, sports and North Korea. It also contains general information on the country's history, geography, language, customs. In particular, the almanac provides detailed coverage of the shock of the Sewol ferry sinking, Pope Francis' visit to South Korea, dissolution of Unified Progressive Party (UPP), June 4 local elections end in draw, prolonged economic recession and welfare debates, Korean Air heiress in "Nut Rage" incident. Various chronological tables and key statistics have also been included. This year, the almanac's layout has been enhanced with photos and graphics. It has been made into a handbook for easier use.

5 Chronology 2014 Highlights in Korea 18 The Sewol Disaster 21 Pope Francis’ Visit to South Korea 23 Dissolution of Upp 25 Ex-Presidential Aide’s Meddling in State Affairs 27 Military Mired in Scandals 29 Botched Pm Nominations Weaken Park Administration 30 College Exam Errors Hit Education Scene 31 June 4 Local Elections End in Draw 32 Samsung Chairman Hospitalized After Heart Attack 34 Prolonged Economic Recession and Welfare Debates 37 Korean Air Heiress in “Nut Rage” Incident 38 N. Korean Officials Attend Asian Games Closing Ceremony People in Focus 40 Overview 41 Politics 42 Economy 45 Science, Technology and It 46 Society 48 Culture 49 Sports 50 North Korea Land, Climate, Population 51 Land 53 Climate 55 Population Government 59 Overview 63 President 81 The Cabinet 86 Unification 89 Diplomacy 93 Judicial Affairs and Prosecution 95 National Defense 102 Public Administration and National Police 108 National Assembly 112 Political Parties 119 Court 124 Constitutional Court 128 National Election Commission Economy 130 Economic Trend 135 Economic Growth 138 Consumer Prices 141 Money Supply and Finance 145 Trade and Balance of Payments 147 Public Finance 149 Taxation 152 Fair Trade 155 Economic Cooperation 159 Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry 166 Maritime Affairs and Fisheries 170 Manufacturing 175 Construction and Transportation 178 Housing and Real Estate 180 Energy and Resources 182 Information and Telecommunications 193 Financial Industry 196 Stock Market 199 Retail Industry 201 Small and Medium Enterprises 203 Chaebol Social Affairs 206 National Life 211 Labor 215 Public Health and Drugs 217 Environment 219 Public Welfare 221 Patriots and Veteran Affairs 223 The Elderly, Women and Youth 226 Consumer Protection 228 Overseas Koreans and Multicultural Society 232 Crimes 233 Accidents and Disasters Education 236 Overview 237 Education Policy 240 Pre-School Education and Primary, Secondary Schools 241 Tertiary Education 241 Key Developments in Education Circles Culture 245 Culture Policy 246 Mass Communication 249 New Media 251 Publishing 252 Advertising 254 Academia 256 Science and Technology 258 Medicine 259 Literature 261 Fine Art 262 Music 266 Theater Plays and Musicals 267 Dance 268 Movies 270 Religion 272 Cultural Assets 275 Tourism 277 Fashion Sports 279 Overview 281 2014 Incheon Asian Games 287 Professional Leagues·Other Sports 301 The 95th National Sports Festival 302 The 95th National Winter Sports Festival Provincial Government 305 Seoul Metropolitan City 310 Busan Metropolitan City 313 Daegu Metropolitan City 316 Incheon Metropolitan City 318 Gwangju Metropolitan City 320 Daejeon Metropolitan City 323 Ulsan Metropolitan City 325 Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City 328 Gyeonggi Province 330 Gangwon Province 332 North Chungcheong Province 335 South Chungcheong Province 337 North Jeolla Province 339 South Jeolla Province 341 North Gyeongsang Province 344 South Gyeongsang Province 346 Jeju Special Self-Governing Province North Korea 349 Top 10 News Stories of North Korea in 2014 354 Introduction 358 Politics 368 Military 375 Diplomacy 381 Economy 387 Society 393 Culture and Sports 397 Inter-Korean Relations 402 Chronology of Korea Korea in Brief 522 Korean History 548 Geography 552 Customs 557 National Flag of S. Korea 558 National Anthem of S. Korea Documents 559 New Year Message To The Nation By President Park Geun-Hye 560 New Year’s Message By National Assembly Speaker Kang Chang-Hee 561 Remarks By President Park Geun-Hye At The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014 564 Address By President Park Geun-Hye On The 95Th March First Independence Movement Day 566 An Initiative For Peaceful Unification On The Korean Peninsula 571 Address To The Nation By President Park Geun-Hye On The Sewol Ferry Disaster 576 Remarks At The Climate Summit By President Of The Republic Of Korea 577 Address By President Park Geun-Hye At The 69Th Session Of The General Assembly Of The United Nations 580 Address By President Park Geun-Hye At The National Assembly On Government Proposal For Fy 2015 Budget Plan And Fiscal Operations 588 Statistics Directories 621 Government Directory 635 Heads of Local Government 660 Diplomatic Directory 674 Cultural and Social Directory