SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Visitors to Ttukseom Hangang Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, have been thronging to the exhilarating sledding hills since their opening on December 22. These Hangang Park Sledding Hills, operational until February 12 next year, are situated in Ttukseom, Jamwon, and Yeouido, drawing significant attention from both locals and foreign tourists [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – December 22 marks the winter solstice, a pivotal moment in the annual cycle when nights reach their longest and days are at their shortest. The Chinese character’s literal translation signifies “winter has arrived,” and in the Western tradition, it is recognized as the first day of winter. The term “solstice” [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – It’s akin to being trapped in an icy expanse. Seoul experienced the fiercest cold spell of the winter on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to minus 14 degrees Celsius in the morning. As the city received its first cold wave warning of the season on December 21, office workers geared up [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda mascot at Yongin Everland, is savoring her final winter in South Korea. Pandas, known for their thick, long fur, thrive in cold weather, and Fu Bao was no exception. As the snow gently blanketed the surroundings, Fu Bao gleefully rolled and played in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Media Art Week (SMAW) 2023 invites you to experience a special Christmas-themed media show at the World Trade Center Seoul in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu. The event will run from December 19 through Christmas and is organized by the Korean Free Advertising Zone committee, with hosting support from WTC [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Seoul has unveiled plans for the “Han River Winter Festa,” a comprehensive winter festival taking place along the Han River from December 22 to February 12. The festivities kick off with the “Romantic Han River Christmas Market” at Ttukseom Han River Park from December 22 to 31. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) –The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea announced that photos of actress Suzy wearing traditional Korean attire, hanbok, will be featured on the electronic billboards at Times Square in New York on Christmas Eve. The images will be displayed from 6 a.m. on December 24 to 2 [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s top winter festival, where ‘human polar bears’ brave the frigid seas, is returning, with the 36th Haeundae Polar Bear Festival set to take place from January 14 to 16 at Haeundae Beach in Busan. The festival, originally launched in 1988 to commemorate the Seoul Olympics, has been recognized [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year since its debut in 2013, the National Dance Company of Korea proudly presents its signature repertoire, “Mukhyang” (“Scent of Ink”), returning to the Haeoreum Grand Theater after a triumphant North American tour four years ago. “Mukhyang” stands as a sublime fusion of traditional [...]
HAMYANG, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Hamyang dried persimmons, known as “gotgam” or dried peeled persimmons, once praised by King Gojong as a delicacy, have made their inaugural appearance at an auction. Renowned for their exquisite taste and historical significance as offerings to various kings during the Joseon Dynasty, they were affectionately dubbed “Gojongshi,” signifying [...]