NAMHAE, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The “jukbangyeom,” an intricate bamboo fishing trap system with a 500-year history, is drawing throngs of tourists to the coastal waters of Jijok Strait in Namhae County, South Gyeongsang Province. On June 20, several visitors to Namhae gathered at an observation deck overlooking the jukbangyeom installations, marveling at the real-life [...]
CHEONGJU, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Following the tragic discovery of three members of a family with intellectual disabilities found dead in Cheongju last month, the Chungcheongbuk-do Parents’ Coalition for the Disabled staged a peaceful protest on June 19, calling for an improved institutional support system for families with members who have developmental disabilities. Braving an [...]
GUNSAN, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gunsan in South Korea is gaining recognition as the nation’s craft beer capital, drawing attention to its upcoming Gunsan Brews & Blues Festival. The event showcases Gunsan’s unique approach to brewing, utilizing locally produced malt from start to finish – from cultivating the grains to fermenting the [...]
DAEGU, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – “Lion, I hope you can now gaze happily at the open blue sky,” said an onlooker as a pair of white lions took their first steps into a vast outdoor enclosure on June 17, after spending years trapped indoors. Upon visiting the interior of an abandoned zoo in Daegu’s Suseong [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The grounds of Uijeongbu, the highest administrative body of the Joseon Dynasty, located in front of Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Gate, will be opened to the public after nearly 8 years of excavation and restoration efforts, Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on June 17. Established in 1400 during the reign of King Jeongjong, [...]
GWANGJU, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day tomato festival kicked off last Friday in Toechon, a tomato-producing area in the city of Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. This year’s event drew attention for two reasons: the decision to ban street vendors to prevent price gouging controversies, and the introduction of a new “tomato kimchi” cooking contest. Toechon [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a vibrant display of community spirit and creativity, Seoul residents donned handmade masks and joined a lively parade along the car-free Jamsugyo Bridge, seeking a break from the ordinary. The “Mask Parade on Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge” took place at 3 p.m. on June 16. The 1.5-kilometer round-trip march was [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 16 (Korea Bizwire) –Dogs showcased their grooming, handling, and other skills at the 2024 Seoul FCI International Dog Show, held at the Seoul aT Center on June 16. Organized and hosted by the Korea Kennel Federation, with sponsorship from the World Kennel Club International (FCI) and the FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Section, [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The acclaimed “Turandot” opera production from Italy’s world-famous Arena di Verona will make its South Korean debut. The opera company Sol Opera announced on June 10 that the “2024 Opera Turandot Arena di Verona Original” (hereinafter referred to as “Turandot Original”) will be performed for eight days from October 12 [...]
São Paulo, Jun. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a symbolic gesture celebrating the friendly relations between South Korea and Brazil, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was draped in a traditional Korean hanbok on the night of June 7 (local time). According to Brazilian news sources, including G1, Rio de Janeiro’s [...]