SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Incheon International Airport marked the newest record of the highest number of passengers on August 3. The airport announced on August 4 that a total of 165,453 used the airport on August 3 and that this number is 12 percent higher than the highest number of passengers (147,663) on the same day [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the summer heat reaching its peak as the month of August begins and Seoulites searching for ways to make the best of summer within the city by going to outdoor pools or enjoying camping in Han River parks, the Seoul city government has introduced the best trails in the city where cool [...]
SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The “Stars of Korean Tourism” of 2014 have been selected for the fourth year. Hosted by the Korean Tourism Organization and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the awards pick best tourism assets and services in Korea and promote them to the public in Korea and elsewhere. Some [...]
SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Special Self-governing Province was ranked No. 1 in terms of 2012 growth rate among 16 provinces and metropolitan cities. According to data on gross regional domestic products by the National Statistical Office on July 24, the GDP of Jeju Province was 12,706.8 billion won(US$12.4 billion), up 6.1 percent from [...]
SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) – While South Korea does not allow citizens to carry guns in public spaces, guns are temporarily allowed on July 26 and 27 in Sinchon, a popular youth enclave in Seoul, but only one condition required: water guns to be brought with yourself. The Watergun Festival, which marks the second [...]
SEOUL, July 26 (Korea Bizwire) –‘China money’ is rapidly changing the overall landscape of Jeju Island, the Hawaii of South Korea, well known for its pristine water and scenic beauty, along with its unique culture. As of the first quarter of this year, Chinese investors owned 3.2 million square meters of the island’s land, about [...]
SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Night tour to Gyeongbok Palace which offers splendid night view of the major Joseon Dynasty palace enjoys huge popularity among local Koreans. Reflecting its popularity, all the tickets allocated for Internet reservations were sold out in an hour. According to Auction which managed the Internet ticketing of the night tour [...]
SEOUL, July 24 (Korea Bizwire) – From now on, consumers will be able to demand documentary evidence to travel agencies when they ask for too much for cancellation charges. In addition, consumers will pay a certain amount proportional to the shift in exchange rate instead of paying a fixed surcharge whenever the exchange rate moves to an [...]
HONGCHEON , July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Today people spend a bulk of their waking time of the day staring at the screen of their computer, smartphone, or TV. Couples tend to talk less with each other. According to a 2013 survey by the Planned Population Federation of Korea, an average of one couple out of three allots [...]
SEOUL, July 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For the campers and hikers in national parks during the summer vacation, the national park agency will hold various cultural events like music concerts, photo exhibitions, film screening, and mobile libraries. The Korea National Park Service will begin music concerts starting on Hakdong Camping Site in Hallyeohaesang National Park on July [...]