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South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service announced on March 18 that it will produce Braille maps for all 22 national parks across the country by 2026, in an effort to make these natural treasures more accessible to the visually impaired.  The first Braille map, covering Odaesan National Park, has been completed [...]

K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that more than one-third of the foreign tourists visiting South Korea last year were young individuals under the age of 30, a demographic surge attributed to the global popularity of K-pop, K-food, and K-beauty. The trend is not limited to Asian countries such as Japan, [...]

Sokcho Bids Farewell to Sangdomun Cherry Blossom Festival Amid Aging Community Challenges

Sokcho Bids Farewell to Sangdomun Cherry Blossom Festival Amid Aging Community Challenges

SOKCHO, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Sangdomun Village Cherry Blossom Festival in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, will no longer herald the arrival of spring with its breathtaking floral displays. This decision draws a curtain on a beloved 15-year tradition that began in 2009, primarily due to the aging population of local organizers, most of whom are [...]

Seoul to Transform Jamsugyo Bridge into Han River’s First Pedestrian-Only Bridge by 2026

Seoul to Transform Jamsugyo Bridge into Han River’s First Pedestrian-Only Bridge by 2026

SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced an ambitious plan to convert Jamsugyo Bridge into the Han River’s inaugural pedestrian-only bridge, as part of the “Great Han River Project.” This initiative aims to offer a new way to experience the river by allowing individuals to walk across it, enhancing accessibility [...]

Gangneung Unveils Cafe-Style Tropical Garden at Solhyang Arboretum

Gangneung Unveils Cafe-Style Tropical Garden at Solhyang Arboretum

GANGNEUNG, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province has announced the opening of a unique cafe-style tropical botanical garden within the Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum, offering visitors a serene retreat among exotic tropical plants. Construction of a new propagation greenhouse at the arboretum, the only registered arboretum in the Yeongdong region, [...]

S. Korea Urges Caution in Golden Triangle Region amid Increasing Crimes

S. Korea Urges Caution in Golden Triangle Region amid Increasing Crimes

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The foreign ministry on Wednesday urged caution against increasing cases of employment fraud in the “Golden Triangle” region straddling Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. The ministry urged South Koreans to take extra caution in the area as cases involving luring people with the promise of high profits, then kidnapping and [...]

Seoul to Launch Balloon Ride, Allowing Passengers to View Scenery at 150 m Altitude

Seoul to Launch Balloon Ride, Allowing Passengers to View Scenery at 150 m Altitude

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government plans to launch a helium balloon ride in the city’s western Yeouido district in June, allowing passengers to view the capital’s scenery at a 150-meter altitude, officials said Wednesday. Seoul plans to begin operating the tethered balloon rides at Yeouido Park by the end of [...]

S. Korea, Mongolia Hold Aviation Talks over Potential Increase in Bilateral Flights

S. Korea, Mongolia Hold Aviation Talks over Potential Increase in Bilateral Flights

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and Mongolia are currently holding bilateral aviation talks to discuss a potential increase in flights between the two countries, according to industry sources Friday. The two-day talks between the officials of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and their Mongolian aviation counterparts began in Seoul on [...]

Fried Chicken Wins the Hearts of Foreign Tourists in South Korea, CreateTrip Data Reveals

Fried Chicken Wins the Hearts of Foreign Tourists in South Korea, CreateTrip Data Reveals

SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – CreateTrip, a platform catering to inbound travelers in South Korea, announced on February 21 that fried chicken emerged as the most popular menu item among foreign tourists visiting Korea last year, based on an analysis of dining transaction data. According to CreateTrip, fried chicken led the transaction count among [...]