GOESAN, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A masterpiece by one of the most representative painters of the Joseon Dynasty has been replicated across a rice field. In May of last year, the Agricultural Technology Center in Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, planted rice in five distinct colors — white, green and red — within a [...]
YEONGCHEON, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s second-longest suspension bridge, the Mount Bohyeon Dam Suspension Bridge, located in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, is set to open on Aug. 30, the municipal government said Monday. The pedestrian bridge will stretch a total of 530 meters, with the gap between the primary towers spanning an estimated [...]
HWANSEONG, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Gongsaeng Salt Field, situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province, and renowned as one of South Korea’s prominent salt fields, has captured the attention of media circles as of late. A salt field is essentially an expanse where seawater is gathered and subjected to evaporation, resulting in the creation of salt. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea National Park Service on Thursday announced the launch of a new ecological program across 14 national parks, inviting disabled individuals to participate. Mount Bukhan, Taean Seaside, and Byeonsanbando national parks will offer specialized wheelchairs, allowing disabled individuals to relish in the exquisite landscapes. For those with visual [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Marking the 78th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule, Starbucks Korea revealed its plans on Monday to introduce a line of products celebrating Liberation Day, starting from Tuesday. These offerings will showcase traditional Korean design elements, with items like mother-of-pearl coasters, exquisite mother-of-pearl boxes, and elegantly designed [...]
TAEBAEK, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The northeastern city of Taebaek is abuzz with excitement as it hosts the 47th National Brasswind Competition and Korean Band Festival. Taking place at the Taebaek Culture Art Hall, the events on Saturday kicked off with a captivating opening ceremony. The ceremony, highlighted by performances from the military band [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The sandy areas within the parks along the Han River are poised to transform into beach-like vacation spots, affording visitors the chance to enjoy the refreshing breeze and scenic landscapes while finding relief from the oppressive tropical nights. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday it will establish “beach & [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. Said Sunday it is hosting a week-long N Beach event at a cafe near Mangsang Beach in the city of Donghae, Gangwon Province, providing an opportunity to test drive N-brand high-performance vehicles. This marks the second occurrence of such an event, following the one that took [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that it will provide citizens visiting Yeouido’s Han River Park in western Seoul with free drone-captured videos. This drone video service will operate six times a day, accommodating one group per hour, exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays between August 18 and October 28. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order, South Korea’s biggest Buddhist sect, said Wednesday it has launched a program for participants of the World Scout Jamboree, who have been relocated to Seoul in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Khanun, providing them with an opportunity to engage with traditional temple culture. The Jogye [...]