PYONGYANG, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In North Korea, the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural holiday, is observed with traditional customs similar to those in South Korea, including the exchange of bows (sebae) and sharing rice cake soup (tteokguk) with family. However, the state promotes a distinct celebration of the holiday in line with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea was gripped by a cold wave and heavy snow Saturday, with lower temperatures and more snow expected over the weekend, the state weather agency said. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued heavy snow warnings for the country’s central and western areas. As of 10 a.m., the interior [...]
DONGDUCHEON, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartening display on Wednesday, members of the 2nd Infantry Division, donned in blue aprons, volunteered their time to deliver essential briquettes to families facing hardships in Dongducheon. A commendable turnout of over 180 soldiers actively participated, distributing 2,500 briquettes among nine deserving families. Officers and enlisted personnel formed [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has released photos of a U.S. Army chemical corps company conducting joint drills with South Korean forces near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) amid heightened tension along the border with North Korea. American soldiers from the 59th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Company have been training together [...]
GWANGJU, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Sajik Park, situated in Gwangju Metropolitan City, seamlessly integrates media art to illuminate winter nights with the enchanting theme of ‘Sajik Light Forest.’ Originally the site of Sajikdan, a pagoda where prayers for safety and bountiful harvests were offered to the gods of the earth and grain, the park [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Group is intensifying its efforts to bolster the 2030 Busan World Expo bid through a distinctive art car exhibition in San Francisco, USA. On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Group revealed plans to showcase 14 art cars featuring the Ioniq 5, EV6, and G80 electric models at the Asia-Pacific [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has revealed its exciting participation in Frieze London, a prominent art fair held in London, England, with the intention of highlighting the artistic potential of LG OLED TVs. At this extraordinary event, LG Electronics has joined forces with media artist Kwayola to introduce the spectacular 160-square-meter LG OLED [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Data from the Korea Customs Service reveals a surge in alcohol imports, resulting in a doubled trade deficit in the sector over four years. Imported alcoholic beverages, such as beer and whiskey, reached $1.62 billion in 2022, marking a 54% increase from 2018. Notably, it highlights that exports of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of massive rallies in Seoul, convened to mourn the recent tragic suicides of fellow teachers who were deeply affected by disgruntled parents and unruly students, as well as to advocate for measures aimed at preventing such heart-wrenching events, has garnered significant attention. The rally held last weekend, [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A unique pop-up store dedicated to the popular K-pop group Seventeen will run until September 10 at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, as announced by the leading department store chain on Sunday. This event marks a significant milestone as it will be the very first K-pop artist pop-up to grace “The [...]