SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. has announced a new campaign called “2023 I’M DOgNOR” with the aim of encouraging a culture of dog blood donation for dogs. The name DOgNOR comes from combining the words “dog” and “donor.” Currently, over 90% of the blood used for dog transfusions in Korea comes [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – On September 20th, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria hosted a captivating hanbok fashion show at Sofia’s Central Military Club, the capital of Bulgaria, to celebrate and showcase the rich tapestry of traditional Korean culture. The runway finale was set to the soundtrack of Korea’s UNESCO [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) –The Hansung Baekje Cultural Festival is happening at Peace Plaza in Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, starting on Friday and lasting for three days. Baekje was one of the ancient states of Korea, and it was part of the Three Kingdoms period along with Goguryeo and Silla. They all had their [...]
GUNSAN, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) –Gunsan, located in Jeollabuk-do, is a coastal city known for its delicious seafood all year round. While it offers a wide variety of fish, its standout dish is jjamppong. They call Gunsan the “Holy Land of Jjamppong.” They’ve just announced the third annual Gunsan Jjamppong Festival, happening from October 7 [...]
SEOUL & Other Cities, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) –- When we think about the fall season, the first thing that comes to mind is the leaves on the streets turning yellow and red. One tree called Ginkgo biloba, which makes the streets turn yellow, is planted all over the country. People plant it not just [...]
SEOUL & YEONGYANG, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Yeongyang Pepper H.O.T Festival, a festival celebrating chili peppers in Yeongyang County, is happening for three days starting on September 18 at Seoul Plaza. The festival’s motto is “Yeongyang Pepper is Always Right!” This festival began back in 2007 at Seoul Plaza, solely dedicated to chili [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2023 Seolipul Festival, the biggest music festival in Seoul’s 25 “gu” districts, is happening for the first time in four years. The Seolipul Festival 2023, or SRPF 2023 for short. is taking place in Seocho-gu, the area where the Seoul Arts Center is located. t’s going down on [...]
ULLEUNG, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) —“Dragons Up to the Sky” Waterspouts Phenomenon, named for its resemblance to a dragon soaring into the sky, was observed in the sea near Ulleung, Gyeongbuk, on Wednesday. Similar to tornadoes, which are common in North America, the tall waterspout phenomenon is also known as a mesocyclone. It is said [...]
CHEONGJU, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Barami, a male lion who earned the unfortunate nickname “rib lion” due to his skinny body that showed his ribs, is thriving in his new home at Cheongju Zoo. On September 12, Cheongju Zoo announced that 19-year-old Barami is adjusting well to his improved surroundings. He’s getting along with two [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —At the entrance of the temple, the Four Heavenly Kings Statue assumes the role of a guardian, dedicated to safeguarding the Buddha’s teachings and the sacred realm of Buddhism, making it a cherished treasure. The Cultural Heritage Administration made an announcement on Thursday outlining its intentions to officially designate the [...]