SEOUL, Apr. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Every April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, often referred to as the “birthday of the planet.” This year marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, which was established in 1969 after a massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California raised environmental concerns in the United States. [...]
JEONJU, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The flower garden in Wansan Park in the city of Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, has blossomed into a new tourist attraction as spring flowers reach their peak bloom. According to Jeonju city officials, the park’s flower garden has been drawing an average of 14,000 visitors per day since early this [...]
SUNCHEON, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Suncheon Bay National Garden in South Korea will be giving away 150,000 tulip bulbs to citizens and organizations over two days, on April 19 and 24. Of the prepared bulbs, 130,000 will be distributed to individual residents on a first-come, first-served basis, with each person receiving 20 bulbs upon [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The ardent aspirations of the Silla people for a Buddhist utopia and their magnificent golden artifacts have been vividly resurrected through captivating video installations at the Gyeongju National Museum. The museum announced on April 15 that it is showcasing two video presentations, “Buddha-land made by Silla People” and “Koo Bohnchang’s [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The walking trails of Seoul’s Botanic Park are capturing the attention of visitors with their vibrant displays of colorful tulips and fields filled with yellow and white daffodils. The Seoul Botanic Park announced on April 10 that a total of 150,000 bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths planted last winter, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has completed construction of the “Jamsil Natural Water Playground” in Jamsil Hangang Park and opened it to the public, officials announced on April 8. The new playground is the first fruit of the city’s “Great Han River Project” aimed at restoring the natural environment along the [...]
JEJU, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The aromatic white blossoms of Jeju’s citrus trees are expected to burst into bloom next month, painting the island’s southern coastal towns with their distinctive floral fragrance. According to projections released On April 5 by the Rural Development Administration, the citrus flowers should reach full bloom in early May, around [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A rare spotted seal pup has been born at Seoul Grand Park, offering a bright spot of conservation success amid mounting threats to marine life. The pup, named Bangul, is the third of its kind born at the park since 2018, when it became the first facility in South Korea [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Busan will become the epicenter of the coffee world next month as it hosts the “World of Coffee & World Barista Championship,” an international event showcasing coffee products and pitting national barista champions against one another. From May 1 to 4, the Bexco Exhibition Center will welcome [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In an exciting development for dinosaur enthusiasts and history buffs alike, the Gwacheon National Science Museum has announced the arrival of Scotty, the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, in South Korea. This monumental exhibit is set to open its doors to the public from April 24 to August 25, marking [...]