SEOUL & YEOJU, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported on September 22 that the late summer heat wave has finally subsided across the country, following weekend rains that brought relief from sweltering temperatures and tropical nights. On the morning of September 21, most regions in South Korea, including Seoul, experienced temperatures [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The 13th Seoul Record Fair, which opened on September 21 at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, has grown into a full-fledged festival, boasting its largest scale to date in terms of space utilization since its inception in 2011. This year’s event, adopting the slogan “The Biggest Record [...]
PYEONGCHANG, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a daring display of athleticism and endurance, over 1,000 participants scaled a 38-degree incline at the PyeongChang Ski Jumping Centre on September 22, marking the return of the Red Bull 400 event after a five-year hiatus. The race, jointly organized by PyeongChang County, the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation, and global [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a celebration of South Korea’s rich cultural heritage, four grand palaces in Seoul will open their gates for a five-day festival next month, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in traditional customs and the elegance of hanbok, the country’s traditional attire. The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to blend art, technology, and urban renewal, Seoul’s Songpa District is set to break ground this month on a pioneering media art installation at Seokchon Lake, marking a first for South Korea’s public spaces. The project, named The Sphere, is part of an ambitious plan to [...]
BUCEON, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) is set to open in early October in Bucheon, a western suburb of Seoul, showcasing a wide variety of Korean comics, which have become a central part of the country’s cultural exports. The 27th annual festival, themed “Manhwa! Wide Open,” will run from [...]
ULJU, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The 9th Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival, set to run from September 27 to October 1, is poised to attract a star-studded lineup of international directors, actors, and mountaineers to this industrial city in southeastern South Korea. The festival’s opening ceremony will be hosted by television personality Jo Woo-jong [...]
ANDONG, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2024 Andong International Mask Dance Festival, a prestigious cultural event that aims to unite people from around the world, is set to take place in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, from September 27 to October 6. This year’s festival, designated as an honorary representative cultural tourism event of South Korea, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a landmark recognition of its historical significance, the former Korean Empire Legation in Washington, D.C., has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), South Korean officials announced on September 11. The building, now known as the Old Korean Legation, stands as a testament to the [...]
GWANGJU, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gwangju Biennale, one of Asia’s premier contemporary art events, opened its 15th edition on September 6, kicking off an 86-day celebration of global artistry and cultural exchange. This year’s biennale, themed “Pansori: Echoes for All,” marks the event’s 30th anniversary with its most ambitious program to date. The exhibition [...]