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Uiryeong Red Robe General Festival Emphasizes the Spirit of Righteousness and National Unity

Uiryeong Red Robe General Festival Emphasizes the Spirit of Righteousness and National Unity

Uiryeong, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) —On April 20, the 48th Uiryeong Red Robe General Festival took place for three days in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongnam. This event holds significant meaning as Uiryeong-gun is known as the ‘Holy Land of the Righteous Army’, which established April 22 as the national day of ‘Uibyung’ or ‘Righteous Army’. The festival [...]

First ‘Visible Sea Forest’ to Be Created in Ulleungdo

First ‘Visible Sea Forest’ to Be Created in Ulleungdo

Ulleung, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Fisheries Resources Agency (FIRA) has created the nation’s first marine reserve in the sea of Ulleungdo, which has improved the habitat environment of seaweed and created a visible ‘sea forest’ that can be experienced by the public. To promote marine ecological culture, a commemorative event for the [...]

Seoul to Run Han River History Exploration Program

Seoul to Run Han River History Exploration Program

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul metropolitan government said Tuesday it will launch a history exploration program on April 26. This program aims to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Han River. It will be accompanied by a commentator during [...]

Buddhist Paintings and Treasured Cheongyang Janggoksa Gwaebul Displayed at National Museum of Korea

Buddhist Paintings and Treasured Cheongyang Janggoksa Gwaebul Displayed at National Museum of Korea

SEOUL, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Buddhist Painting Room at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, is currently displaying a collection of Buddhist paintings in preparation for the exhibition ‘Garden of the Buddha – Cheongyang Janggoksa Gwaebul’. The term ‘Gwaebul’ refers to a large scroll painting that is traditionally hung outside a [...]

Seoul City to Open Outdoor Libraries in Gwanghwamun Square and Seoul Plaza

Seoul City to Open Outdoor Libraries in Gwanghwamun Square and Seoul Plaza

SEOUL, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will open libraries in Gwanghwamun Square and Seoul Plaza to celebrate World Book Day (April 23), an annual event organized by the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The libraries will be available until November. In [...]