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Seoul Transforms Han River Park Into Vast Garden Oasis

Seoul Transforms Han River Park Into Vast Garden Oasis

SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Throughout the summer, the sprawling Ttukseom Hangang Park in Seoul’s Gwangjin District will undergo a metamorphosis, transforming into a grand garden oasis for the city’s residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the 2024 Seoul International Garden Show will take place from May 16 to October 8, under the theme [...]

Seoul’s ‘Hechi Bus’ Attracts Over 160,000 Riders in First Month With Fun Design

Seoul’s ‘Hechi Bus’ Attracts Over 160,000 Riders in First Month With Fun Design

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s efforts to inject fun and creativity into public transportation have proven to be a hit, as the newly launched “Hechi Bus” surpassed 160,000 riders within just a month of its trial operation in the city’s central areas like Namsan Mountain and the presidential Blue House. The Hechi Bus is [...]

Incheon Airport Welcomes Travelers with Vibrant Videos Showcasing Korean Culture

Incheon Airport Welcomes Travelers with Vibrant Videos Showcasing Korean Culture

SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As travelers arrive at Incheon International Airport in South Korea, they are greeted by a captivating display of the nation’s traditional culture and scenic beauty through a series of videos. The National Palace Museum of Korea and the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on May 1 the premiere of four new [...]

Damyang Bamboo Festival Promises Vibrant Experiences Day and Night

Damyang Bamboo Festival Promises Vibrant Experiences Day and Night

DAMYANG, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Damyang Bamboo Festival in South Jeolla Province is set to captivate visitors from May 11 to 15 with an array of immersive programs. Hosted at the outdoor stage in the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest area, this visitor-driven festival invites attendees to directly experience and enjoy the festivities.  The main stage [...]

Lotte Department Stores Launch Pokémon Pop-Ups Nationwide for Family Month

Lotte Department Stores Launch Pokémon Pop-Ups Nationwide for Family Month

SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Department Store is rolling out Pokémon Town pop-up shops across the country ahead of Family Month in May, capitalizing on the enduring craze for the iconic Japanese media franchise.  A Pokémon pop-up at the retailer’s Jamsil branch last April drew around 100,000 visitors over just 10 days. Including another [...]

Wonderpark, South Korea’s Largest Immersive Media Park, Opens in Seoul

Wonderpark, South Korea’s Largest Immersive Media Park, Opens in Seoul

SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s biggest interactive media park, WonderPark, opened its doors on April 29 in Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, just south of the capital, with an inauguration ceremony marking the official start of operations.  The 15,000-square-meter cultural space is a revival of the long-vacant Seoul Grand Park visitor center building, [...]

Major Street Festival Aims to Turn Seoul’s Myeong-dong Into a ‘Pop-Up Store’

Major Street Festival Aims to Turn Seoul’s Myeong-dong Into a ‘Pop-Up Store’

SEOUL, Apr. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A lively street festival transforming the popular Myeong-dong district of Seoul into an open-air “pop-up store” kicks off on April 26, aiming to attract visitors with vibrant displays, performances and collaborative efforts between businesses and the local government. The “Seoul Festa 2024 Myeong-dong Festival” runs through May 6 in the [...]

South Korean National Park Battles Invasive Fish Species

South Korean National Park Battles Invasive Fish Species

BOEUN, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – For years, officials at Songnisan National Park have been grappling with an unwelcome visitor that has taken over a reservoir within the park’s boundaries: the largemouth bass, an invasive fish species from North America. The formidable predator, which can grow up to 60 centimeters long and has an enormous mouth, [...]