SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with a series of “don’t-ask-why” crimes targeting random people, one common trait stands out among the suspects behind the recent killings. They showed signs of being “reclusive loners,” largely shut out from outside contact for months and, in some cases, even years. In May, Jung [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A controversial plan by the southwestern city of Gwangju to build a park in commemoration of Korean-born Chinese composer Jeong Yul-seong has met with fierce opposition from the conservative central government and veterans and conservative organizations. Jeong, who is also known by his Chinese name Zheng Lucheng, is revered [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The University of Sheffield in Britain has recently opened a section dedicated to materials related to Korea in its library, the National Library of Korea (NLK) said Monday. The “Window on Korea” section was added at the university’s library in Sheffield, Britain, to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic [...]
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, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Various cultural events will be held throughout this year to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and India, including K-pop concerts, a seminar on Korean culture and exhibitions, the culture ministry said Friday. Since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973, they have developed [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — French luxury fashion house Chanel will co-host a Korean craft arts exhibition in cooperation with the Korean heritage preservation society Yeol Foundation as part of its sponsorship program to support artisan craftsmanship, officials said Thursday. The exhibition, titled “Woobomanri: An Enduring Walk Towards Purity,” is set to run from [...]
CHUNCHEON, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A demonstration performance by the World Taekwondo (WT) team, a Seoul-based global taekwondo federation, occurred on Monday at the special stage near Uiam Lake in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, as a part of the World Taekwondo Culture Festival. The gala show celebrated the city’s selection as the new home of [...]
BUSAN, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — In a case that stirred debate, a 50-year-old husband who was accused of rape by his 20-year-old Thai wife has been acquitted through a participatory trial system. This unique trial structure involves citizens serving as jurors or potential jurors in criminal proceedings. The Busan District Court, Criminal Division [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2027 World Youth Day will utilize home stays, churches and schools in Seoul to accommodate young Catholics who will gather for the global event, the archbishop of Seoul said Tuesday. Seoul has been chosen as the host city for the next World Youth Day, becoming the second Asian [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Nighttime tours of Gyeongbok Palace will begin next month, allowing visitors to feel the serene autumn night mood of the old palace nestled in downtown Seoul, the program’s organizer said Monday. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said it will open its annual autumn night tours of the palace from [...]