GIMHAE, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The city government of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province said Monday it will host a five-day walking challenge starting from Wednesday to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. To commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the walking target has been set at 53,100 steps. Gimhae citizens can participate [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Hotels in Seoul’s downtown shopping mecca of Myeongdong are experiencing a surge in occupancy rates as tourists from Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and other regions flock to this famous tourist destination. In April, Nine Tree Hotel Myeongdong and Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II, both managed by Parnas Hotel, [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) —HSI(Humane Society International) Korea, an animal protection organization, is organizing a captivating photo exhibition called “Beyond Prejudice” at the Metro Art Museum in Seoul from May 28 to June 1. The exhibition will showcase the transformation and bright smiles of 17 dogs rescued by HSI Korea from dog farms. French [...]
Japan, Vietnam, and Saipan Are Popular Destinations SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Travelers eager to enjoy the peak summer vacation season are rushing to book flights as the world emerges from the long COVID-19 tunnel. Japan, Vietnam, and Saipan are particularly popular destinations, with high booking rates for flights. Sapporo in Japan, known for [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s public bicycle service “Ddareungi” has reached over 100 million rides and 4,000 rides since its launch in December 2015. The number of users has steadily increased, with 40.95 million rides in the previous year, signifying significant growth compared to the first year. The cumulative distance traveled is 387 [...]
DAEGU, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2023 Daegu Street Motor Festival will take place in Daegu’s Jung District this weekend at the city’s “car alley,” showcasing unique street cars. Hosted by the Car Alley Merchants Association and sponsored by the Daegu city government and Jung district office, the festival celebrates its 12th year. It [...]
JEJU, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island has achieved the top rank in kiwi production in South Korea. Last year, Jeju had 335 hectares of kiwi cultivation, producing 8,711 tons of kiwis. Although the cultivation area is second to Jeollanam-do, Jeju’s production exceeded it. Jeju’s kiwi production accounted for 43.8% of the national total. [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Affordable and convenient food options are gaining popularity during lunchtime due to the increasing cost of eating out. Gimbap and boxed lunches have become popular choices among convenience foods, thanks to their convenience and reasonable prices. Recent data from convenience store CU reveals that Gimbap holds the highest sales [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Italian luxury label Gucci hosted its Cruise 2024 collection fashion show at Geunjeongjeon, the main hall of Gyeongbok Palace, in Seoul on Tuesday night. Geunjeongjeon was used for kings to hold official functions or receive foreign envoys during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Gucci’s first Cruise collection show in Asia [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinsegae DF Inc., the duty-free arm of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae, said Wednesday it will showcase a series of digital content featuring the country’s cultural heritage in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea. The content, which was produced by the museum, consists of six videos that will be [...]