DAEGU, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea grapples with increasingly erratic weather due to climate change—marked by heatwaves and sudden torrential rains—specialized rescue dogs trained to detect human scent underwater are emerging as crucial assets in search and rescue missions during flood disasters. Known as “water rescue detection dogs,” these highly trained canines [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea on Thursday kicked off its first-ever MyK FESTA, a large-scale K-culture festival designed to celebrate the global influence of Korean content and expand its international reach. The four-day event, held in Seoul’s Olympic Park, is expected to draw over 30,000 participants, including 20,000 international fans and global industry [...]
JEJU, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As summer nears, Jeju Island is transformed by the vibrant hues of hydrangeas—arguably the island’s most iconic early-summer bloom. Typically appearing in early June and peaking for about a month, these vivid blossoms drape coastal paths, forest trails, and historic landmarks across the island, offering locals and tourists alike a [...]
JEJU, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island has begun harvesting its signature seasonal delicacy — chotang sweet corn — a favorite summer treat prized for its juicy crunch and natural sweetness. According to the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services, harvesting started in late May with greenhouse-grown crops and has now expanded to open-field tunnel-grown [...]
SAMCHEOK, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — With the closure of the historic Samcheok Dogye Mine scheduled for later this month, a new museum exhibition is casting a spotlight on the coal-fueled legacy of one of South Korea’s most iconic mining towns. The joint exhibition, titled “Coal Age,” opened Tuesday at the Samcheok City Museum in [...]
SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) –To mark the 20th anniversary of its Yongsan relocation, the National Museum of Korea has launched a major special exhibition titled “A New Nation, A New Art: Masterpieces from the Early Joseon Dynasty,” showcasing the artistic innovations that emerged during Korea’s foundational 15th–16th centuries. Opening this week, the exhibition brings [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — As President Lee Jae-myung signals a return to the historic Blue House as his presidential office, public interest in visiting the iconic former seat of government is surging. Weekend tour reservations have filled up entirely, reflecting heightened attention to the compound that could soon resume its role as the heart [...]
SEOUL, June 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s professional baseball league, the KBO, is experiencing a historic surge in popularity, breaking attendance records at an unprecedented pace. On June 3, the league surpassed 5 million spectators, reaching the milestone in the fewest games played in its history. The explosive turnout is driven largely by the [...]
Samcheok, South Korea, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2025 Samcheok Rose Festival concluded on June 1 after a vibrant 10-day run, defying unseasonably cold temperatures and rainy weather to attract thousands of visitors to Gangwon Province’s coastal city. Held at the expansive Rose Park in Samcheok, the festival opened on May 23 under the theme [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — In celebration of the inaugural Gugak Day, South Korea is launching a weeklong national showcase of traditional Korean music and performance art beginning June 5, 2025. The day was established by law to promote awareness and revitalization of gugak, or Korean traditional music, marking the date in 1447 when [...]