SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has launched Hiker Street, a new immersive exhibition at its flagship tourist hub, Hiker Ground, in Seoul’s Jung-gu district. The exhibit aims to showcase everyday Korean life through innovative, interactive experiences. Hiker Street, a tourism promotion center catering to global Gen Z and millennials with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – With Korean cuisine continuing to gain global popularity, local governments across South Korea are launching food-themed festivals, marking a shift from traditional tourism strategies centered on historical sites and local specialties. These innovative festivals are transforming previously overlooked regions into tourist destinations, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and combining [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The proportion of unmarried individuals in their 40s increased 6.7 times for men and 5.7 times for women in 2020 compared with 20 years earlier, a government report showed Thursday, underscoring the trend of delayed marriages that is partly blamed for South Korea’s ultra-low birth rate. The growing trend [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government on Thursday announced a list of civic representatives to take part in the bell-ringing ceremony in downtown Seoul at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The 11 civic bell ringers were selected from among some 90 people recommended by the public last month for overcoming adversity [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Japan welcomed 33.38 million foreign visitors from January to November 2024, surpassing its previous annual record of 31.88 million set in 2019 before the pandemic, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) on December 18. South Koreans accounted for the largest share, with 7.95 million visitors [...]
MUAN, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Cheongsando, a picturesque island in Wando County, South Jeolla Province, has been recognized as a 2024 “Star of Korean Tourism” in the eco-friendly tourism category by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, according to a December 18 announcement. Renowned as Asia’s first “Slow City” [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Minari, a water parsley widely regarded as a harbinger of spring in South Korea, holds a special place in Korean culture and cuisine. Beyond its culinary versatility, this humble plant symbolizes resilience and vitality, drawing parallels to the Korean spirit that has endured foreign invasions and authoritarian regimes. Known for [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A new analysis of social media data reveals that South Korean consumers are increasingly adopting cost-conscious spending habits, focusing on low-priced and small-packaged products. This shift reflects a growing emphasis on economic efficiency in response to prolonged inflation. Rising Concerns About Inflation According to KPR Digital Communication Research Institute, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The percentage of South Koreans who play video games has dropped below 60% for the first time in a decade, marking a significant decline from its peak during the COVID-19 pandemic when nearly three-quarters of the population were gaming. According to a new survey released on December 16 by the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop fandom, primarily composed of women in their 20s and 30s, has emerged as a defining force in South Korea’s protest culture, blending activism with the hallmarks of fan culture. The recent impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol highlighted this unique phenomenon, with protests resembling the energy and organization of [...]