SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that foreign visitors on working holiday visas in South Korea stay an average of 8.5 months, embark on 5.6 domestic trips, and spend about 970,000 won per month. These findings come from a report titled “K-Working Holiday: Why Choose Korea?” published on September 25 by [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to safeguard its reputation as a premier travel destination, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched an undercover operation to investigate low-cost tour packages sold overseas. The initiative aims to curb the spread of so-called “dumping tourism,” which officials fear could tarnish the city’s image and lead to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced a comprehensive plan to phase out the country’s dog meat industry by 2027, allocating more than 100 billion won in next year’s budget to support the closure of nearly 6,000 dog meat businesses nationwide. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled its [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey of divorced individuals in South Korea has shed light on the complexities of remarriage, particularly the role physical appearance plays in initial meetings between potential partners. The survey, conducted jointly by ONLYou, a remarriage-focused matchmaking company, and Bien Aller, a marriage information service, polled 516 divorced men [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam District in Seoul announced on September 24 that it will host the “2024 Foreigners’ Taekwondo Performance Festival” on September 28 at Kukkiwon, the world taekwondo headquarters. This annual event, co-organized by the Gangnam District Office, Kukkiwon, and the Foreigners’ Taekwondo Culture Association in Korea since 2022, is expected to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era where nearly one in four South Korean households includes a furry family member, a unique event is set to bring together pet owners and their canine companions for a day of meditation and mindfulness. The “Seon Meditation Festival with Companion Dogs,” scheduled for September 29 at Bongseongsa [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The 13th Seoul Record Fair, which opened on September 21 at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, has grown into a full-fledged festival, boasting its largest scale to date in terms of space utilization since its inception in 2011. This year’s event, adopting the slogan “The Biggest Record [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent revelation that dolsot bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish, was designated as an intangible cultural heritage in China’s Jilin Province three years ago has sparked controversy and raised concerns about cultural appropriation. The Jilin Provincial Government approved a total of 65 items as provincial-level intangible cultural heritage in December [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a celebration of South Korea’s rich cultural heritage, four grand palaces in Seoul will open their gates for a five-day festival next month, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in traditional customs and the elegance of hanbok, the country’s traditional attire. The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]