SEOUL, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent travel feature, CNN named Korean kimchi dumplings, or mandu, as one of the 35 most delicious dumplings in the world. This recognition is seen as a valuable counterpoint to China’s ongoing efforts to claim ownership of kimchi, the iconic Korean dish. “CNN’s inclusion of kimchi mandu as [...]
GIMHAE, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In an ambitious effort to attract domestic and international tourists for the “Visit Gimhae Year,” the city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province has selected two multicultural couples as the inaugural participants for its “Gaya Royal Palace Wedding” event, the municipal government announced on Saturday. The chosen couples are a [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — BTS RM reaffirmed his unwavering admiration for art through his latest social media update, where he documented his recent visits to local galleries and art museums. The leader of the K-pop supergroup, who is currently serving in the Army, shared photos on his Instagram on Sunday, capturing his recent [...]
JEONJU, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Ask Im Chung-sik, a 48-year-old resident of Jeonju, if he considers himself a “youth,” and his answer typifies the blurred boundaries around the definition. “Does that even matter at my age?” replied Im, who is approaching the “ji-cheon-myeong” – the traditional age at 49 when one is said to gain [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for an unprecedented milestone of 10 million elderly citizens, the government has unveiled a sweeping set of measures aimed at enhancing housing options, improving care services, and fostering a supportive environment to meet the evolving needs of its rapidly aging demographic. At the 22nd Public [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order, South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, is expected to reclaim next month the remains of Buddhist monks from the country’s 14th-century Goryeo Dynasty after their stay for 85 years in the United States. The “sarira” relics, believed to have been taken illegally out of South Korea, are [...]
SEJONG, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by Statistics Korea has unveiled revealing insights into the nation’s breakfast habits and rice consumption patterns. The findings, published in the spring issue of “Statistics Plus,” indicate that nearly 30% of Koreans skip breakfast, while rice intake is higher at restaurants compared to home-cooked meals, with older [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 22 (Yonhap) – South Korean poet Kim Hye-soon won the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award for her work “Phantom Pain Wings” on Thursday (U.S. time). The National Book Critics Circle (NBCC), an American nonprofit association, announced her as the winner in the poetry category of this year’s awards. The annual NBCC Awards recognize [...]
CHUNCHEON, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Sokcho, a coastal city in Gangwon Province, is embarking on an ambitious initiative this year to establish itself as a “Workcation Capital” by offering comprehensive programs that blend remote work with vacation experiences. From now until June, the city will run a three-night, four-day program titled “A Taste of Work [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans opting to receive their national pension benefits before the official retirement age, despite incurring a financial penalty, has reached nearly one million, reflecting the economic struggles faced by many retirees. According to data from the National Pension Service released on March 20, the total number [...]