PARIS/SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The K-pop singer and actress Yoona, who attended the Cannes Film Festival this month, has become embroiled in allegations of discriminatory behavior by a female security guard monitoring the red carpet. On May 19, Yoona, formerly of the hugely popular K-pop group Girls’ Generation, drew the spotlight at the 77th [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The educational levels and incomes of those using international marriage broker services in South Korea have risen markedly, reflecting an aging pool of clients, according to a government survey. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced the results of its “2023 Survey on the Status of International Marriage Brokerage [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) –A marriage can be annulled even after it ends in divorce if there are special circumstances, such as the lack of a substantial marital agreement, the Supreme Court said Thursday, breaking from its precedent set for the past 40 years. Under the previous precedent set in 1984, the top court [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Eric Ripert, the chef and co-owner of the three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, has found profound inspiration in Korean temple cuisine, hailing it as a path toward a more sustainable and nourishing food system for humanity. “Temple food is appealing to me, and in many ways, it represents [...]
BANGKOK, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Following controversy in Malaysia, a planned DJ performance by the Korean comedian Youn Sung-ho, known as the New Jeans Nim, has run into opposition from Buddhist groups in Singapore, prompting authorities to step in. On May 22, Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam, Singapore’s home affairs minister, stated on social media that the police [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Shin Kyung-rim, a prominent figure in Korean poetry and author of the works “Nongmu” (Farmer’s Dance) and “A Poor Love Song,” died Wednesday, sources in the literary community said. He was 88. He passed away at the National Cancer Center in Goyang, in the northwestern suburbs of Seoul, after [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to curb carbon emissions through everyday actions against climate change, Songpa District in the South Korean capital will hold a contest for apartment complexes to reduce food waste from June through October, officials announced on May 21. The competition aims to encourage residents of larger residential buildings, [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Construction of the country’s first national museum dedicated to Korean literature will begin Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026, the culture ministry announced. The groundbreaking ceremony for the National Museum of Korean Literature will take place on the construction site in the northwestern neighborhood [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) – This weekend, the banks of the Han River in Seoul will become an unusual stage for citizens to showcase their diverse talents, from sleep prowess to singing and dancing skills. On Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m., the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the “Han River Sleep Masters Competition” on [...]
CHEONGJU, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A new freshwater aquarium is set to open its doors in North Chungcheong Province, marking the second such attraction in the province. According to the Chungbuk Inland Fisheries Research Institute, the Chungbuk Aquarium will welcome visitors from May 16, located within the Chungbuk Fisheries Park in Goesan-eup, Goesan County. Following [...]