SEOUL, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As cherry blossom festivals bloom across South Korea, Starbucks Korea has unveiled a map highlighting 10 of its most picturesque locations for admiring the fleeting spring spectacle. In Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, home to the country’s largest cherry blossom festival in Jinhae, the Starbucks Jinhae Gyeonghwa Station Drive-Thru offers sweeping [...]
BUENOS AIRES, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina inaugurated a special exhibition titled “The Path of Hanji” on March 20, showcasing the beauty and artistry of South Korea’s traditional handmade paper, hanji. The exhibition features 14 diverse artworks crafted from hanji, a natural paper with a 1,600-year history. Visitors can explore [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – As spring blooms in Seoul, Seocho District (Mayor Jeon Sung-soo) is set to host the “Yangjaecheon Art Salon,” a vibrant flea market showcasing handmade crafts and everyday items, from March 22 to 31 at the Yangjaecheon Pop-up Zone. The lively event will feature over 300 teams of small business owners, [...]
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, 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 [...]