INCHEON, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, recently designated as one of South Korea’s “Representative Global Festivals” for 2024-2026, is set to kick off this weekend at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. The three-day event, running from August 2 to 4, marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to boost cultural tourism [...]
TAEBAEK, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In the heart of Gangwon Province’s former coal country, an unusual art exhibition is drawing attention. Local artist Choi Beop-jin has transformed the very substance that once fueled the region’s economy into a poignant tribute to its history. On July 31, Choi unveiled his second annual exhibition, “The Materiality of [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – As temperatures refuse to dip below 25 degrees Celsius even after sunset, South Koreans are enduring a string of sleepless nights in what is shaping up to be one of the most sweltering summers in recent memory. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported on July 29 that the country has already [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold artistic statement on environmental issues, a unique ‘museum’ crafted from recycled plastic bags and powered by solar energy is set to take flight in the skies of Seoul this August. The Leeum Museum of Art announced on July 24 that it will be collaborating with Argentine artist [...]
POHANG, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Pohang, South Korea, is set to host its 8th annual Yeongildae Sand Festival on July 27 and 28 at Yeongildae Beach, showcasing intricate sand sculptures and offering a variety of interactive experiences for visitors. According to city officials, the festival will feature three main sand sculpture [...]
GANGNEUNG, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Gangneung, located in South Korea’s Gangwon Province, has experienced a significant increase in foreign individual tourists, according to recent data. A joint initiative by the Gangwon Provincial Government and the city of Gangneung, which offers a specialized taxi service for foreign tourists, reported a 144% year-on-year [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyeonghui Palace, one of Seoul’s five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), and its surrounding area will be transformed into a vast historical and cultural park approximately ten times the size of Seoul Plaza, the Seoul city government announced Wednesday. As part of this ambitious project, the [...]
BUSAN, Jul. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Air Force announced on July 11 that its aerobatic demonstration team, the Black Eagles, will conduct a commemorative flight over Busan’s Haeundae district on July 13. The aerial display is in honor of the 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). The 30-minute performance [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A photograph depicting an intense, localized rainstorm over a small area of the city of Wonju has gone viral on South Korean online communities, sparking discussions about unusual weather phenomena. The image, shared on the anonymous workplace community “Blind” on July 11, shows a deluge of rain seemingly isolated to [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Museum of Korea is set to unveil a stunning collection of lacquerware from three East Asian nations, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The special exhibition, titled “Three Countries, Three Colors: East Asian Lacquerware,” opens on July 10 in the museum’s [...]