SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A Cenozoic fossil site in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, will be designated as a national natural monument due to its significant value for study, boasting a diverse array of plant fossils, including beech and oak. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Tuesday its intention to register the Cenozoic Fossil Site [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Busan Fireworks Festival, aimed at securing the 2030 Busan World Expo bid, dazzled spectators on the evening of November 4, painting the skies above Gwangalli, Igidae, and Dongbaek Island in Busan with an extraordinary display. This breathtaking event featured signature fireworks that resembled renowned waterfalls like Niagara and Iguazu. [...]
NAMHAE, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 11th German Village Oktoberfest, one of the flagship festivals in Namhae, South Gyeongsang Province, successfully attracted over 50,000 visitors, with 9 out of 10 expressing satisfaction with their experience. As reported by Namhae County on Thursday, the festival, which ran for three days starting on October 6, managed to [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), will host the ‘Project Hashtag’ exhibition, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration beyond the boundaries of the arts, starting on Friday. ‘Project Hashtag,’ which began with the sponsorship of Hyundai Motor and celebrates its fourth anniversary this year, is a [...]
MUJU, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Muju County in North Jeolla Province announced on Monday that “Anseong Nakhwa Nori,” a traditional fireworks spectacle, has been selected as one of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s “Top 100 Local Cultural Attractions” (Local 100). Local 100 attractions are designated through the analysis of big data by local [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The contemporary dance performance ‘Zzz’ welcomes audience members who may fall asleep or snore during the show. Choreographed by Hwang Soo-hyun, the dance performance will take place at QUAD, a public theater operated by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, from October 31 to November 22. ‘Zzz’ is a [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A special event featuring a variety of performances including K-pop concerts and media art exhibitions will be held in the U.K. to celebrate and promote the beauty and vibrancy of Korea’s cultural heritage. The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on Monday that as part of the ‘Visit Korean Heritage [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “Unlike in the past, the number of awe-inspiring artworks that overwhelm viewers has declined. However, the themes presented at this festival seem to effortlessly resonate with the audience’s hearts.” “This year’s artworks blend seamlessly with the charming Ilgwang Beach.” These reviews were provided by visitors to the 2023 Sea Art [...]
ULSAN, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ulsan Crane Dance Preservation Society has announced that traditional Korean dances, including the Ulsan Crane Dance, will grace the stage at the Festival dell’Oriente 2023 Carrara Italy, scheduled from October 21 to 29 in Carrara, Italy. This festival, spanning 10 cities in Italy, serves as a cultural voyage, showcasing [...]
DAEJEON, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Tributes have been flowing in to honor the memory of Lucky, an explosives detection dog fondly known as “Ace,” who recently crossed the rainbow bridge. As reported by the Daejeon National Police Agency on a recent Friday, Lucky was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony on September 25. [...]