SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Students from Kassel University in Germany, along with nearby residents, organized a mask demonstration chanting ‘I’m Nujin’ and ‘Save Nujin’ after the Statue of Peace ‘Nujin,’ set up by the student council, was unexpectedly removed. On September 2 (local time), in front of Kassel Central Station during Kassel Museum Night, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gaya Tumuli, which consists of seven tomb clusters dating back to Korea’s ancient Gaya confederacy, will be added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The decision was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Riyadh on Sunday (Saudi local time). The committee said the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomacy mission, has officially unveiled an augmented reality (AR) filter designed to share the profound historical significance of Jikji with the world. This launch took place on September 4, recognized as Jikji Day. Jikji holds the distinction of being the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Rhee In-soo, the adopted son of South Korea’s first president, Rhee Syng-man (1875-1965), apologized to the victims of the April 19 Revolution, a 1960 pro-democracy civil uprising that occurred during his father’s rule, on his rare visit to their memorial grounds Friday. The junior Rhee visited the April 19th [...]
JEJU, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) —An upcoming exhibition will pay tribute to the Jeju haenyeo, iconic women divers who played a vital role in safeguarding South Korea through their labor on Dokdo. The Jeju Haenyeo Museum has recently announced a special exhibition titled “Guardians of Dokdo: Jeju Haenyeo” in collaboration with the Dokdo Museum in [...]
SEOUL, July 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea issued a strong protest on Friday against Japan’s renewed territorial claim to its easternmost islets of Dokdo in an annual defense white paper, calling for its immediate retraction. Earlier in the day, Tokyo adopted the security document during a Cabinet session, renewing the claim to the pair [...]
SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Senior government and military officials and other citizens attended ceremonies unveiling a statue of Korean War hero Gen. Paik Sun-yup and marking the third anniversary of his death in a southern county on Wednesday. The ceremonies took place at a war memorial in Chilgok, the site of a major battle during [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Dondeokjeon Hall in Deoksu Palace, which underwent reconstruction and is scheduled to open in September, was previewed on Monday by diplomats and influencers from 12 countries that once had diplomatic relations with the Korean Empire (1897~1910). Dondeokjeon, a Western-style guesthouse, was originally constructed in the imperial palace between [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A Japanese warship displaying the Japan-Self Defense Forces flag, reminiscent of the Rising Sun Flag, arrived at the Port of Busan on Monday, stirring strong reactions from civic groups who view the flag as a symbol of past wartime aggression. The contentious matter has spilled into the political arena, [...]
INCHEON, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 15, 1950, amidst the Korean War, South Korean and United Nations forces initiated a pivotal operation by landing at Inchon. This strategic site, known for its treacherous tides, posed a challenge even in broad daylight. Despite the adverse conditions, a contingent of 100,000 troops and a fleet [...]