SEOUL, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is commemorating Endangered Species Day with a weeklong campaign aimed at promoting conservation efforts for threatened wildlife, the Ministry of Environment announced on April 1. Designated in 2021, this year marks the fourth annual observation of Endangered Species Day in the country. The date of April 1 was [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on Monday the official sighting of the first cherry blossom blooms in Seoul, marking the onset of spring in the city. According to the agency, the inaugural blossoms were observed on a cherry blossom tree located in front of the Seoul Weather Station in [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea announced on Monday that it will host the “2024 Explore Korea Travel Fair” from March 28 to 31 at the aT Center in Seoul’s Seocho District, in collaboration with the Korea Association of Travel Agents. Now in its 21st year, [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – After a muted presence during the pandemic years, Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia’s largest art fair, is staging a resounding comeback this week at the Hong Kong Convention Center, fully regaining its pre-Covid scale. The prestigious event, which has operated under its current name since 2013, kicks off on Monday [...]
BUSAN, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean port city of Busan experienced a sharp rise in international tourist arrivals last year as the country’s travel industry continued its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to government data released on Friday. The number of foreign visitors to Busan in 2023 soared to more than 1.8 [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As cherry blossom festivals bloom across South Korea, Starbucks Korea has unveiled a map highlighting 10 of its most picturesque locations for admiring the fleeting spring spectacle. In Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, home to the country’s largest cherry blossom festival in Jinhae, the Starbucks Jinhae Gyeonghwa Station Drive-Thru offers sweeping [...]
BUENOS AIRES, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina inaugurated a special exhibition titled “The Path of Hanji” on March 20, showcasing the beauty and artistry of South Korea’s traditional handmade paper, hanji. The exhibition features 14 diverse artworks crafted from hanji, a natural paper with a 1,600-year history. Visitors can explore [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – As spring blooms in Seoul, Seocho District (Mayor Jeon Sung-soo) is set to host the “Yangjaecheon Art Salon,” a vibrant flea market showcasing handmade crafts and everyday items, from March 22 to 31 at the Yangjaecheon Pop-up Zone. The lively event will feature over 300 teams of small business owners, [...]
ULSAN March 16 (Korea Bizwire) – From March 20 to 24, the city of Ulsan, in collaboration with the Taehwa River Ecotourism Council, is set to introduce a unique sparrow-watching bus tour, marking an inventive initiative to commemorate World Sparrow Day and reacquaint city dwellers with these ubiquitous birds. Designed to shed light on the [...]
JINDO, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The 44th Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival, held under the theme “The Beginning of Spring, at the Enigmatic Sea,” concluded successfully, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. Designated as an honorary cultural tourism festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event took place from March 11 to [...]