SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In a coordinated seasonal effort, South Korea’s leading department stores are preparing to transform their spaces into festive wonderlands, with all major retailers set to reveal their Christmas decorations on December 1. Lotte Department Store announced on October 30 that it will progressively roll out its “Wonderful Showtime” themed decorations [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean hotels are finding success with a dual-purpose strategy of hosting concerts, effectively boosting both marketing impact and occupancy rates. Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano has hosted the Waterbomb Sokcho festival for two consecutive years, drawing over 15,000 attendees this year, according to industry sources on October 28. The [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Nike has unveiled its second “Playground for All” in Seoul’s Gangnam district, partnering with the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation and local authorities, the company announced on October 28. The initiative, which follows the first playground opened last year in Seoul’s Geumcheon district, aims to create an inclusive community space where [...]
GANGNEUNG, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – With the 16th Gangneung Coffee Festival once again drawing large crowds, experts are recommending quarterly festivals and competitions to reinforce Gangneung’s image as a year-round coffee destination. According to a recent report on “Revitalization Strategies for Gangneung’s Coffee Industry” submitted to the Gangneung City Council by professor Kim Ho-seok’s team [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Police said Monday they are intensively cracking down on the sale and wearing of police officer costumes during the Halloween celebrations. The police have been strengthening online monitoring to prevent the indiscriminate distribution and use of fake police uniforms and equipment since last Friday, the Korean National Police Agency [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, high school senior Nam, 18, is doing everything possible to avoid listening to “APT.,” the new collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars. Despite the song’s global success, with its infectious melody and repetitive lyrics captivating listeners worldwide, Nam sees it as something best kept at arm’s [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A K-pop concert held during last year’s World Scout Jamboree caused significant damage to Seoul World Cup Stadium’s playing surface, requiring nearly 240 million won in repairs, according to a new report. Documents obtained from the Seoul Facilities Corporation by Democratic Party lawmaker Wi Seong-gon reveal that the August 11 [...]
JEJU, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A contentious ordinance to restore a traditional fire-setting ritual at Jeju’s Fire Festival has sparked fierce opposition from environmental groups, who are urging the provincial governor to veto a measure passed by the local council. On October 25, a coalition of 19 civil society organizations and political parties, known as [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s historic Myeongdong shopping district is set to undergo an ambitious transformation into “Myeongdong Square,” a digital entertainment hub that officials hope will rival New York’s Times Square. “Myeongdong Square will provide an immersive experience that surpasses Times Square’s grandeur and will emerge as a new global tourist destination,” Kim [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on October 22 that four bridge-top cafes overlooking the Han River will reopen on October 24 following extensive renovations and partnerships with local coffee brands. The cafes, located on Hangang, Hannam, and Yangwha Bridges, have been completely redesigned through a public-private partnership program initiated in [...]