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Daangn’s “Bungeoppang Map” Captures Korea’s Winter Nostalgia Amid Rising Costs

Daangn’s “Bungeoppang Map” Captures Korea’s Winter Nostalgia Amid Rising Costs

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Daangn, a South Korean hyperlocal platform, is seeing unexpected success with its new “Bungeoppang Map,” a user-driven feature that helps people locate street vendors selling bungeoppang, a beloved fish-shaped winter pastry filled with sweet red bean paste. The map, launched on November 20 as a seasonal offering, has sparked a [...]

Jeju Stone Park Named Top Public Tourist Site, Famous for ‘Sky Pond’ Popular Among Gen MZ

Jeju Stone Park Named Top Public Tourist Site, Famous for ‘Sky Pond’ Popular Among Gen MZ

JEJU, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Stone Park in Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, known for its Sky Pond that captivates photo-enthusiastic MZ generation visitors, has been named Jeju’s top public tourist destination.  According to an announcement by Jeju Province on November 26, the park earned the highest honors for its innovative attractions, including the Sky [...]

Seoul’s Myeong-dong Ranks 9th Among World’s Most Expensive Retail Districts

Seoul’s Myeong-dong Ranks 9th Among World’s Most Expensive Retail Districts

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s bustling Myeong-dong district has emerged as the ninth most expensive retail location globally, according to a new report by Cushman & Wakefield Korea. The real estate services firm analyzed retail rental prices in 138 major cities, revealing that Myeong-dong’s annual average rent per square meter reached ₩10.32 million, a [...]

Nobel Prize Sparks Surge in Visitors to South Korean Massacre Memorial

Nobel Prize Sparks Surge in Visitors to South Korean Massacre Memorial

JEJU, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju April 3 Peace Memorial, a somber testament to one of South Korea’s darkest chapters, has seen a dramatic surge in visitors following Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize in Literature win for a body of work that includes her novel about the 1948 massacre. According to the Jeju 4.3 [...]

Jeju Plans New Digital Nomad Visa Combining Visa-Free Entry with Workation Benefits

Jeju Plans New Digital Nomad Visa Combining Visa-Free Entry with Workation Benefits

JEJU, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Province has initiated plans to introduce a unique “Jeju-style Digital Nomad Visa” that would combine the island’s existing visa-free entry program with workation visa benefits. The province and the Jeju International Convention Center (ICC Jeju) announced on November 14 that they recently hosted a “Jeju Workation with Global Digital [...]

South Korea Expands Hot Spring Access to Campgrounds in Tourism Push

South Korea Expands Hot Spring Access to Campgrounds in Tourism Push

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Hot spring bathing in South Korea will soon extend beyond traditional bathhouses to camping and glamping sites, following new regulatory changes approved by the government. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on November 12 that the Cabinet had passed amendments to the Hot Springs Act enforcement decree, aimed [...]

China’s First-Ever Visa Waiver for South Koreans Could Reshape Asian Tourism Trends

China’s First-Ever Visa Waiver for South Koreans Could Reshape Asian Tourism Trends

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – China’s unprecedented decision to include South Korea in its visa-free policy could redirect the travel patterns of young Korean tourists, who have recently favored Japan as their primary destination in Asia. According to aviation industry sources on November 4, China will implement a visa waiver program for nine countries, including [...]

Hotels Boost Occupancy Through Concert Venues, Creating New Revenue Stream

Hotels Boost Occupancy Through Concert Venues, Creating New Revenue Stream

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 Transforms Bridge Cafes Into Upscale Venues with Local Brands

Seoul Transforms Bridge Cafes Into Upscale Venues with Local Brands

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 [...]

Kakao Mobility Launches AI-Powered ‘Trending Now’ Feature in Navigation App

Kakao Mobility Launches AI-Powered ‘Trending Now’ Feature in Navigation App

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Kakao Mobility, a leading South Korean tech company, announced on October 16 the launch of a new feature called Trending Now for its navigation app, Kakao Navi. This innovative service utilizes big data from user driving patterns to recommend real-time hotspots based on user preferences. Unlike traditional restaurant and nearby [...]