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, 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, 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, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – This June, the skies over Yeouido in Seoul will be graced by a unique tethered helium balloon attraction, aptly named “Seoul’s Moon.” Shaped like a full moon, the balloon will offer passengers breathtaking night-time views from up to 150 meters above ground. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled the design and [...]