NAMWON, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The harvest season for gorosoe sap, a traditional Korean health drink known for its beneficial properties, has commenced in the Baemsagol area of the municipality of Namwon, North Jeolla Province, a primary production region. Despite the start of the season, local farmers are facing concerns over potential decreases in production [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service has announced the launch of an online photo album showcasing the stunning underwater ecosystems of the nation’s marine and coastal national parks. Set to be made available on the National Park Service’s website (knps.or.kr) on February 16, the photo album offers a glimpse into the [...]
CHEONGJU, Feb. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting in March, Cheongju Zoo will operate a new monorail specifically designed to accommodate visitors who use wheelchairs, according to an announcement from the city of Cheongju on February 14. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and ensure a more inclusive experience for all visitors. Funded by a 930 million [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Botanic Park is seeking early childhood education institutions to participate in its “Giant’s Vegetable Garden” project. This unique program offers children the hands-on experience of planting, tending, and even cooking seasonal crops and flowers. Emphasizing a theme of cultivating a garden alongside a giant, the program features planting [...]
PYONGYANG, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In North Korea, the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural holiday, is observed with traditional customs similar to those in South Korea, including the exchange of bows (sebae) and sharing rice cake soup (tteokguk) with family. However, the state promotes a distinct celebration of the holiday in line with [...]
GANGNEUNG, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gangneung announced on February 7 that it has initiated a pilot program by installing pet waiting areas at public restrooms to create a more mature pet culture, ensuring both pet owners and non-pet owners can use the facilities comfortably and safely. With the pet population in Gangneung [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul Grand Park announced that an endangered female Amur leopard will be arriving from the United Kingdom on February 8, as part of a conservation effort for the critically endangered species. The Amur leopard, listed as a Class I endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species [...]
GIMPO, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A Neolithic period settlement site recently discovered in the city of Gimpo is set to be recognized as a cultural heritage site of Gyeonggi Province. The city of Gimpo announced plans on February 1 to request the cultural heritage designation for the Sinan-ri Neolithic site from Gyeonggi Province. Excavations conducted [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration has announced the submission of an application to inscribe the “Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream” as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marking a significant milestone in the preservation and recognition of this historic asset that is seen as the pinnacle of prehistoric culture on [...]
GWANGYANG, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – An eagle bearing an identification tag from the Denver Zoo was found injured in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, and subsequently rescued by a wildlife center. On January 30, the Jeollanam-do Wildlife Rescue and Management Center reported that the bald eagle was discovered in a field in Gwangyang-eup in [...]