SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will operate outdoor swimming pools along the Han River during the summer season, starting this Friday and continuing until Aug. 20. Three outdoor swimming pools in the Ttukseom, Gwangnaru and Yeouido areas, and two swimming areas in the Nanji and Yanghwa districts [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) —Seoul, Gyeonggi, and other central regions were placed under heat advisories on Monday due to the intense midday heat. Individuals spending time outdoors are actively seeking shaded areas to cool off, and the presence of parasol shades has become vital infrastructure throughout the country, offering significant assistance. The large parasols [...]
GWANGJU, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The Toechon Tomato Festival, which is one of the prominent festivals in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, made a comeback after a four-year hiatus. Spanning three days from Friday to Saturday, the festival offers unique attractions such as a captivating tomato juice making performance, an engaging tomato pot making experience, a [...]
TAEBAEK, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Taebaek, a mountainous city in Gangwon Province with an average altitude of 900 meters, plans to enhance its image as a beautiful highland resort by planting roses throughout the city. Due to the altitude, roses in Taebaek blossom one month later than in other regions. The city government intends [...]
SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The 1883 Incheon McGang (fried chicken and beer) Party took place on Thursday at Incheon Port, the city government and the Incheon Tourism Organization said. The number 1883 represents the year when the port was opened. The event was anticipated to attract approximately 3,000 foreign tourists from 10 countries, [...]
JEJU, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The “lava trail,” a undisclosed section within Jeju Island’s Geomun Oreum Lava Tube, will be open for five days. The organizing committee of the International Geomun Oreum Trekking Festival said Tuesday it will host a trekking event for five days, from June 15 to 19. The six-kilometer lava trail [...]
SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul has turned purple as it commemorates the 10th anniversary of BTS’s debut. As part of the “BTS 10th Anniversary Festa,” Big Hit Music launched an offline event on June 12, adorning Seoul’s iconic landmarks with purple lights and media facades in the group’s distinctive color. Namsan Seoul Tower, [...]
GANGNEUNG, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The northeastern coastal city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province will open two of its beaches to pets, the city government has said. Anmok Beach, located near the popular Gangneung Coffee Street, will have a pet pool operating on a reservation basis. However, pets will not be permitted to enter [...]
SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is currently hosting an exhibition featuring portraits of renowned artists affiliated with Hive, including the popular group BTS. Titled “The Daydream Believers: Dreams, Finally,” the event commenced on June 9 at the “Hive Insight Samsung” venue in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and will continue until August 27. The [...]
SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s Seocho District Office said Wednesday the Banpo-Seorae Korean-French Music Festival will be held in Seorae Village, commonly referred to as “little France.” The festival attracts approximately 2,000 local residents and foreigners annually and is considered one of Seocho District’s most significant events. Preliminary activities will include cultural booths [...]