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 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A colossal red lobster has taken up residence in Seokchon Lake, drawing curious onlookers to this popular recreational area in Seoul’s Songpa district. The inflatable art installation, measuring 52 feet tall and 100 feet wide, is the work of British pop artist Philip Colbert, known for his playful lobster-themed creations. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2024 Muju International Open Virtual Taekwondo Championship is set to take place on September 4 and 5 at the Taekwondowon’s Doyak Center in Muju, North Jeolla Province, coinciding with Taekwondo Day. According to the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, this event marks the first international competition to apply World Taekwondo (WT) [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The night sky over Seoul is set to come alive with a spectacular display of color and light as Hanwha Corporation announced on September 2 its plans to host the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2024 on October 5 at Yeouido Hangang Park. This annual pyrotechnic extravaganza, a flagship corporate social [...]
CHUNCHEON, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — In a testament to the evolving relationship between humans and their canine companions, South Korea is set to host its first international Dog Sports Dance (DSD) Championship later this month. The event, scheduled for September 28 and 29, will take place at d.forest, a sprawling dog-friendly cultural and leisure complex [...]
YESAN, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Yesan Permanent Market, a local marketplace turned national hotspot thanks to the efforts of celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won, was once again teeming with visitors on August 31. This time, the crowds gathered to enjoy beer and whole roasted chicken as part of the annual Yesan Beer Festival. The festival, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) —Jongno-gu hosted its third annual “Come and Play, Daehak-ro Car-Free Street” event on Saturday, offering residents and visitors a vibrant escape from the city’s routine hustle. The one-day festival, held on the last day of August, turned the iconic Daehak-ro street into a lively cultural hub filled with music, theater, [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bid to breathe new life into its currency museum, the city of Gangneung is set to create a space where visitors can view current banknotes and coins from around the world, all under one roof. The Ojukheon Museum, located within the historic Ojukheon complex, signed a memorandum of understanding [...]
JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A citizen-initiated ordinance that would essentially restore the controversial burning of hillside grasslands during Jeju Island’s Fire Festival has been proposed, reigniting a debate between cultural preservation and environmental protection. On August 28, the Jeju Provincial Council announced that 1,283 residents of Aewol-eup, Jeju City, where the festival is held, [...]
PYEONGCHANG, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – “The hillsides are blanketed with buckwheat fields, and the flowers beginning to bloom are so breathtaking in the tender moonlight, it’s as if salt has been sprinkled across the landscape.” This vivid description, penned by the late author Lee Hyo-seok in his renowned short story “When the Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” [...]