SEOUL & Other Cities, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) –- When we think about the fall season, the first thing that comes to mind is the leaves on the streets turning yellow and red. One tree called Ginkgo biloba, which makes the streets turn yellow, is planted all over the country. People plant it not just [...]
SEOUL & YEONGYANG, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Yeongyang Pepper H.O.T Festival, a festival celebrating chili peppers in Yeongyang County, is happening for three days starting on September 18 at Seoul Plaza. The festival’s motto is “Yeongyang Pepper is Always Right!” This festival began back in 2007 at Seoul Plaza, solely dedicated to chili [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2023 Seolipul Festival, the biggest music festival in Seoul’s 25 “gu” districts, is happening for the first time in four years. The Seolipul Festival 2023, or SRPF 2023 for short. is taking place in Seocho-gu, the area where the Seoul Arts Center is located. t’s going down on [...]
ULLEUNG, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) —“Dragons Up to the Sky” Waterspouts Phenomenon, named for its resemblance to a dragon soaring into the sky, was observed in the sea near Ulleung, Gyeongbuk, on Wednesday. Similar to tornadoes, which are common in North America, the tall waterspout phenomenon is also known as a mesocyclone. It is said [...]
CHEONGJU, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Barami, a male lion who earned the unfortunate nickname “rib lion” due to his skinny body that showed his ribs, is thriving in his new home at Cheongju Zoo. On September 12, Cheongju Zoo announced that 19-year-old Barami is adjusting well to his improved surroundings. He’s getting along with two [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —At the entrance of the temple, the Four Heavenly Kings Statue assumes the role of a guardian, dedicated to safeguarding the Buddha’s teachings and the sacred realm of Buddhism, making it a cherished treasure. The Cultural Heritage Administration made an announcement on Thursday outlining its intentions to officially designate the [...]
YONGIN, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 7th, the “Fu Bao is Three” emoji, featuring Everland’s beloved giant panda Fu Bao, quickly rose to the number one spot on KakaoTalk’s overall emoji popularity ranking just one day after its release. This emoji, serving as the “second season” to the previously popular “Fu Bao is [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), the first Korean native Catholic priest, was erected at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Tuesday (local time). The statue was installed by the outer wall of St. Peter’s Basilica, adjacent to the entrance to the Vatican Grottoes, where most [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced that an incense holder featuring a magpie perched atop a hanok has claimed the prestigious grand prize in a competition aimed at uncovering tourist souvenirs that encapsulate Seoul’s unique and contemporary essence. In total, the city bestowed a grand prize, two first prizes, [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) -- Seocho-gu in Seoul announced on Wednesday that it has taken an innovative step by adorning electricity distribution boxes in the Bangbae-ro area with art installations created by young artists, christening the project “Seoripul Distribution Box Gallery.” This initiative follows an earlier attention-grabbing endeavor earlier this year, where Seocho-gu showcased [...]