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City of Ulsan Launches Birdwatching Bus Tours to Celebrate World Sparrow Day

City of Ulsan Launches Birdwatching Bus Tours to Celebrate World Sparrow Day

ULSAN March 16 (Korea Bizwire) – From March 20 to 24, the city of Ulsan, in collaboration with the Taehwa River Ecotourism Council, is set to introduce a unique sparrow-watching bus tour, marking an inventive initiative to commemorate World Sparrow Day and reacquaint city dwellers with these ubiquitous birds. Designed to shed light on the [...]

Jindo’s Miracle Sea Road Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

Jindo’s Miracle Sea Road Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

JINDO, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The 44th Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival, held under the theme “The Beginning of Spring, at the Enigmatic Sea,” concluded successfully, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. Designated as an honorary cultural tourism festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event took place from March 11 to [...]

Seoul Unveils Revamped City Mascot Hechi with Surprise Events in Key Locations

Seoul Unveils Revamped City Mascot Hechi with Surprise Events in Key Locations

SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans on March 13 to introduce the newly revamped city mascot, Hechi, through a series of surprise events at various iconic locations around the city, including Namsan, Gwanghwamun, Seongsu, and Hongdae. Starting March 14, the city will kick off the festivities by displaying a Hechi [...]

Cherry Blossoms by Night: Gyeongju’s Gyerim Forest Tops Destinations for Evening Viewers

Cherry Blossoms by Night: Gyeongju’s Gyerim Forest Tops Destinations for Evening Viewers

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revelation that underscores the enduring allure of cherry blossoms after dusk, data from last year’s Socar users indicates that Gyeongju’s Gyerim Forest was the premier destination for those seeking the nocturnal beauty of these springtime blooms.  Socar, a prominent car-sharing service, unveiled its findings on March 11, detailing [...]

South Korean Firefighter Clinches Gold at International Firefighting Competition

South Korean Firefighter Clinches Gold at International Firefighting Competition

UIJONGBU, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a testament to courage and endurance, a firefighter from the Namyangju Fire Station in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province has secured a gold medal at an international competition that tests the physical limits of firefighters worldwide. The event, known for its grueling challenges, was held in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.  The [...]

Asia’s Largest Drone Expo Opens in Busan, Showcasing the Future of Drone Technology

Asia’s Largest Drone Expo Opens in Busan, Showcasing the Future of Drone Technology

BUSAN, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Asia’s largest drone exhibition, the 2024 Drone Show Korea, has commenced at the BEXCO exhibition center in Busan, showcasing the current and future advancements in drone technology. Now in its eighth year, the exhibition has been organized on an unprecedented scale. Participants from 10 countries, totaling 228 companies, are presenting [...]

Strawberry Aficionados Flock to Seoul for a Taste of Miryang’s Sweet Heritage

Strawberry Aficionados Flock to Seoul for a Taste of Miryang’s Sweet Heritage

MIRYANG, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province recently concluded the successful World Strawberry Symposium held in Seoul, attracting over 1,500 participants, including strawberry producers, consumers, and international guests from major strawberry-producing countries.  Held from February 29 to March 2 at the Wicked Wife café in Seongdong District, Seoul, the [...]

Everland’s Panda Pavilion Swamped as Fans Bid Farewell to Fu Bao Ahead of China Return

Everland’s Panda Pavilion Swamped as Fans Bid Farewell to Fu Bao Ahead of China Return

YONGIN, Mar. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unprecedented surge of visitors, Everland, a popular theme park in Yongin, South Korea, is witnessing massive crowds this weekend, all eager for a final glimpse of Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda, before its scheduled return to China in early April. Starting from the March 1 holiday’s eve, [...]

A Blooming Celebration: The 25th Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival Imminent

A Blooming Celebration: The 25th Gurye Sansuyu Flower Festival Imminent

GURYE, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As the Sansuyu (Cornus officinalis) flowers burst into full bloom, their vibrant colors signaling the arrival of spring, the atmosphere in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, is filled with anticipation. It’s time for the annual Sansuyu flower festival, a celebration that embraces the essence [...]

Gangneung Unveils Cafe-Style Tropical Garden at Solhyang Arboretum

Gangneung Unveils Cafe-Style Tropical Garden at Solhyang Arboretum

GANGNEUNG, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province has announced the opening of a unique cafe-style tropical botanical garden within the Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum, offering visitors a serene retreat among exotic tropical plants. Construction of a new propagation greenhouse at the arboretum, the only registered arboretum in the Yeongdong region, [...]