GWANGJU, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Sajik Park, situated in Gwangju Metropolitan City, seamlessly integrates media art to illuminate winter nights with the enchanting theme of ‘Sajik Light Forest.’ Originally the site of Sajikdan, a pagoda where prayers for safety and bountiful harvests were offered to the gods of the earth and grain, the park [...]
JEONJU, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – To commemorate the World Day Against the Death Penalty on November 30, a related event took place a day earlier at Jeondong Cathedral in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. This marked the first occurrence of the event in Jeonju since its initiation at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul in 2006. The [...]
JEJU, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A comprehensive initiative is underway to systematically protect an ancient king cherry tree located in Bongae-dong, Jeju City, boasting an impressive age of over 270 years, and thought to be the oldest tree of its kind. Scientifically classified as Prunus yedoensis Matsum, this cherry tree is a natural hybrid, distinct [...]
SOKCHO, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Embarking on the creation of a resort-style city where individuals can work and enjoy vacations simultaneously, the east coast city of Sokcho has declared itself the ‘Global Workation Capital.’ Workation, a portmanteau of work and vacation, signifies a new trend where work and relaxation coexist in typical vacation destinations like [...]
SEJONG & YEONGJONGDO in INCHEON, Nov. 27(Korea Bizwire) –Rod, a Labrador retriever, embarked on a remarkable journey as a drug detection dog at the age of three, ultimately retiring after three years of dedicated service. His post-retirement life has sparked renewed interest in the role of drug detection dogs within Korea. Born in May 2017, [...]
NEW DELHI & SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day Korean film festival is set to unfold in the Indian capital, New Delhi, commencing this Tuesday, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India this year. The Korean Cultural Center India (KCCI) has announced that the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A project to reconstruct Silla Ancient Tomb No. 44 at Jjoksaem in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, linked to a Silla princess who passed away 1,500 years ago, is set to commence. The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage announced on Wednesday that it will hold an explanatory briefing on [...]
SINAN, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Sinan-gun, a county in Jeollanam-do that proudly identifies itself as an “island of art” and “island of culture,” announced on Wednesday that its independently produced video titled “Jaeun-do, the Island of Piano” has amassed over 3.67 million views on YouTube. Situated in the southwesternmost region of South Korea, Sinan-gun [...]
HONGKONG, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural “K-Drama OST Concert,” showcasing the soundtracks of beloved Hallyu dramas, made its international debut in Hong Kong last Saturday, captivating Hallyu enthusiasts in the region. Presented by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and generously sponsored by the Hong Kong government, the event unfolded at the [...]
JEJU, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The population of Jeju roe deer, which fell below 4,000 during a period of halted hunting, is gradually on the rise. However, it still falls significantly short of the recommended population target of 6,100. Even after the cessation of hunting, the population has struggled to rebound to optimal levels [...]