SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Environment announced on October 31 that the musk deer, an ancient species often called a “living fossil” with only about 50 individuals remaining in the country, has been designated as November’s Endangered Wildlife Species of the Month. The musk deer, whose appearance has remained unchanged [...]
GIMCHEON, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Local food festivals across South Korea have seen record-breaking attendance this October, with some events having to close early due to overwhelming crowds amid the season’s pleasant autumn weather. The inaugural Gimcheon Kimbap Festival, held on October 26-27 at Samyeongdaesa Park and the Eco Park, became an unexpected sensation, drawing [...]
GANGNEUNG, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The month-long digital art exhibition illuminating the historic Gangneung Daedohobu complex has concluded with unprecedented success, drawing more than 176,000 visitors to this former Joseon Dynasty administrative center. The exhibition, which ran from October 5 to 27, transformed the ancient government complex into a canvas for contemporary media art under [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on October 23 that it has designated 103 recommended routes for viewing autumn foliage across the city, expanding its previous list of 99 locations. The updated selection adds four new destinations: Ohyeon-ro 20-gil in Gangbuk District, the cypress forest in Bongsan of Eunpyeong District, Maeheon [...]
CHEONAN, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – “You won’t find bathrooms like this in Paris. These are facilities you’d expect in a five-star hotel, but here in Korea, anyone can use them for free right in the middle of a highway. It’s truly amazing,” said Mikael, 39, a French tourist, giving a thumbs up after using the [...]
ICHEON, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The 23rd Icheon Rice Cultural Festival kicked off on October 16, transforming the Icheon Agricultural Theme Park into a celebration of the region’s most famous crop. Running until October 20, the festival promises a cornucopia of sights, tastes, and experiences under the slogan “Everything Made from Rice, Made in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The year 1954 marked a pivotal moment for Dokdo, South Korea’s easternmost islets in the East Sea. It was the year when the lighthouse on Dokdo first illuminated the waters, the Dokdo Volunteer Guard engaged in fierce battles with Japanese forces, and police began their permanent station on the islets. [...]
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As Netflix gears up for the December release of “Squid Game” Season 2, the streaming giant has launched an immersive entertainment space in New York City, allowing fans to experience games similar to those featured in the hit Korean drama. The company also announced plans to open a similar [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a symbolic move to reclaim its cultural heritage, South Korea is set to reopen a pathway between two of its most significant royal sites in Seoul, reversing a divisive action taken during Japanese colonial rule. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that starting October 9, it will open the gates along [...]
IMSIL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Imsil N Cheese Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has shattered attendance records, drawing over 580,000 visitors to this small county in North Jeolla Province. Local officials reported that the four-day event, held from October 3 to 6, saw a surge in attendance, with approximately 20,000 more visitors than [...]