JEONGSEON, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Kangwon Land is pressing ahead with plans to transform a former coal mining site into a cultural landmark, aiming to breathe new life into a once-declining community. The project, known as M650, will open in June 2026 as a multipurpose cultural complex built on the site of the former Sabuk [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As Seoul prepares to host the 2025 World Fireworks Festival this Saturday along the Han River, demand for prime viewing spots has ignited a frenzy of resales, steep markups, and even makeshift rentals. Online marketplaces are filled with offers ranging from balcony access in Han River–view apartments — sometimes [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea braces for a record number of foreign visitors this year, unease is spreading among Taiwanese travelers over whether their reserved lodgings may be illegal under new rules targeting unregistered accommodations. The anxiety follows Airbnb’s announcement that, beginning October 16, it will block bookings for properties that have [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — When a young Taiwanese tourist emerged from the steaming heat of a jjimjilbang in Seoul last week, she laughed and admitted the traditional Korean sauna had been “hot but fun.” She said she came with her mother after watching the hit Netflix animation K-Pop Demon Hunters, curious to experience [...]
JEJU, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s decision to expand visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists is expected to bring sweeping changes to Jeju’s tourism market, easing earlier concerns that the island could lose visitors to Seoul and other major destinations. Starting September 29, Chinese nationals traveling in groups of three or more through [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — On a recent evening at a sprawling PC bang near Hongdae Station, the crowd was strikingly international. Foreign visitors, headphones on, were absorbed in marathon sessions of Valorant and League of Legends. Some huddled in groups, strategizing in real time, while others queued for a turn at high-powered gaming [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — On the eve of its maiden voyage, Seoul unveiled its long-awaited “Hangang Bus” on Wednesday, positioning the sleek new ferry service as both a commuter option and a lifestyle attraction along the capital’s iconic waterway. At an inauguration ceremony held at Yeouido Pier, Mayor Oh Se-hoon joined lawmakers and local [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Corp. said Wednesday it is launching the second round of its “Be Local” campaign, a joint effort with the Korea Tourism Organization to introduce foreign visitors to Korea’s trending restaurants, cafes and cultural spots. The initiative, first tested earlier this year through the Naver Maps app for users [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean capital is set to transform its skyline into a canvas of light and art this week, as the city launches Seoul Light DDP 2025 Autumn, an immersive media art festival at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Running from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, the event will project [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will introduce fast-track immigration lanes at Incheon International Airport this week for foreign business executives, in a move aimed at improving the country’s appeal as a hub for international commerce. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Justice said on August 26 that [...]