BUCEON, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) is set to open in early October in Bucheon, a western suburb of Seoul, showcasing a wide variety of Korean comics, which have become a central part of the country’s cultural exports. The 27th annual festival, themed “Manhwa! Wide Open,” will run from [...]
ULJU, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The 9th Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival, set to run from September 27 to October 1, is poised to attract a star-studded lineup of international directors, actors, and mountaineers to this industrial city in southeastern South Korea. The festival’s opening ceremony will be hosted by television personality Jo Woo-jong [...]
ANDONG, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2024 Andong International Mask Dance Festival, a prestigious cultural event that aims to unite people from around the world, is set to take place in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, from September 27 to October 6. This year’s festival, designated as an honorary representative cultural tourism event of South Korea, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a landmark recognition of its historical significance, the former Korean Empire Legation in Washington, D.C., has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), South Korean officials announced on September 11. The building, now known as the Old Korean Legation, stands as a testament to the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company strengthened its bid for the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) title with a dominant performance at the Acropolis Rally Greece, the tenth event of the season. The South Korean automaker announced on September 9 that its team achieved a remarkable 1-2-3 finish, marking its fourth victory of [...]
GWANGJU, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gwangju Biennale, one of Asia’s premier contemporary art events, opened its 15th edition on September 6, kicking off an 86-day celebration of global artistry and cultural exchange. This year’s biennale, themed “Pansori: Echoes for All,” marks the event’s 30th anniversary with its most ambitious program to date. The exhibition [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A colossal red lobster has taken up residence in Seokchon Lake, drawing curious onlookers to this popular recreational area in Seoul’s Songpa district. The inflatable art installation, measuring 52 feet tall and 100 feet wide, is the work of British pop artist Philip Colbert, known for his playful lobster-themed creations. [...]
CHUNGNAM, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In a dramatic display of frustration, farmers across seven cities and counties in South Korea’s South Chungcheong Province took to their fields on September 5, using tractors to plow under their rice crops just weeks before harvest. The action came as part of a larger protest organized by the South [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2024 Muju International Open Virtual Taekwondo Championship is set to take place on September 4 and 5 at the Taekwondowon’s Doyak Center in Muju, North Jeolla Province, coinciding with Taekwondo Day. According to the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, this event marks the first international competition to apply World Taekwondo (WT) [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The night sky over Seoul is set to come alive with a spectacular display of color and light as Hanwha Corporation announced on September 2 its plans to host the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2024 on October 5 at Yeouido Hangang Park. This annual pyrotechnic extravaganza, a flagship corporate social [...]