JEJU, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) —An upcoming exhibition will pay tribute to the Jeju haenyeo, iconic women divers who played a vital role in safeguarding South Korea through their labor on Dokdo. The Jeju Haenyeo Museum has recently announced a special exhibition titled “Guardians of Dokdo: Jeju Haenyeo” in collaboration with the Dokdo Museum in [...]
SEOUL, July 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea issued a strong protest on Friday against Japan’s renewed territorial claim to its easternmost islets of Dokdo in an annual defense white paper, calling for its immediate retraction. Earlier in the day, Tokyo adopted the security document during a Cabinet session, renewing the claim to the pair [...]
SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Senior government and military officials and other citizens attended ceremonies unveiling a statue of Korean War hero Gen. Paik Sun-yup and marking the third anniversary of his death in a southern county on Wednesday. The ceremonies took place at a war memorial in Chilgok, the site of a major battle during [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Dondeokjeon Hall in Deoksu Palace, which underwent reconstruction and is scheduled to open in September, was previewed on Monday by diplomats and influencers from 12 countries that once had diplomatic relations with the Korean Empire (1897~1910). Dondeokjeon, a Western-style guesthouse, was originally constructed in the imperial palace between [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A Japanese warship displaying the Japan-Self Defense Forces flag, reminiscent of the Rising Sun Flag, arrived at the Port of Busan on Monday, stirring strong reactions from civic groups who view the flag as a symbol of past wartime aggression. The contentious matter has spilled into the political arena, [...]
INCHEON, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 15, 1950, amidst the Korean War, South Korean and United Nations forces initiated a pivotal operation by landing at Inchon. This strategic site, known for its treacherous tides, posed a challenge even in broad daylight. Despite the adverse conditions, a contingent of 100,000 troops and a fleet [...]
SEOUL, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — An intriguing new filter is generating excitement as it enables users to capture photos of themselves alongside the Dokdo, which holds great significance for both South and North Koreans. Vank (Voluntary Agency Network of Korea), a cyber diplomacy mission, announced on Thursday the launch of the “Dokdo AR (augmented [...]
SEOUL, April 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Similar noodle dishes can be found in various parts of the world, like spaghetti in Italy, dao xiao mian in China, and bibimguksu in Korea. These dishes all share the common element of noodles topped with vegetables, meat, and spices. It is possible that these cuisines have influenced each [...]
INCHEON, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A history tour program will return to Incheon’s Bupyeong district, just west of Seoul, designed to remember the pain of forced mobilization during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. More than 1,200 people participated in the program last year, which is being hosted by the Bupyeong Cultural Center. The tour comprises [...]
SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) – “Jikji,” the world’s oldest extant book printed with movable metal type, will be put on public display in France for the first time in half a century. The National Library of France will present “Jikji” as part of its exhibition on the history of printing technology, set to run [...]