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 [...]
JEUNGPYEONG, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – At a Buddhist temple nestled in the countryside of South Korea’s North Chungcheong Province, an unusual scene unfolded last Friday. A group of visitors, accompanied by their canine companions, gathered to participate in a unique program that combines traditional temple stays with pet-friendly accommodation. The event was held at Mireuksa [...]
YONGIN, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) – In a festive celebration that captured the hearts of panda enthusiasts worldwide, twin pandas Rui Bao and Hui Bao marked their first birthday on July 7 at Everland’s Panda World, a popular attraction within South Korea’s largest theme park. The birthday party, attended by 60 specially invited fans and Everland [...]
BUSAN, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – For the second consecutive year, Busan has secured the sixth position among Asian cities in the “Global Liveability Index 2024″ report, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a British economic analysis firm. According to Busan city officials on July 3, the EIU annually evaluates and ranks major global cities [...]
DAEGU, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2024 Daegu Chicken and Beer Festival, one of South Korea’s premier summer events, kicked off on July 3 for a five-day run in Daegu’s Duryu Park and Pyeonghwa Market areas. This annual celebration, known locally as the Chimaek Festival (a portmanteau of “chicken” and “maekju,” the Korean word for [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jangseong Mine in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, South Korea’s largest coal production site, permanently closed its doors on June 30. This historic shutdown marks the end of an era for the nation’s coal mining industry, as the government’s mine closure policy takes full effect, transforming the once-bustling site into a [...]
BORYEONG, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Daecheon Beach, the largest beach on South Korea’s west coast, opened its shores to vacationers on June 29, kicking off a 51-day summer season that promises a mix of traditional beach activities and unique cultural experiences. Located in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, Daecheon Beach will welcome visitors until August 18, [...]
INJE, Jun. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The picturesque Naerincheon River in Inje County, Gangwon Province, is once again bustling with activity as the annual rafting season begins. According to Inje County officials, more than 30 rafting companies have completed their preparations and are now fully operational, ready to welcome thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. The Naerincheon [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A multipurpose Korea Center has officially opened in New York, marking a significant expansion as a gateway to Korean culture, the culture ministry announced Thursday. “It will serve as a multiplex cultural hub for audiences that provides a window into Korean art, music, film, history, language, literature, and cuisine,” [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Marine Corps on Wednesday resumed full-scale live-fire exercises on islands near the tense inter-Korean maritime border for the first time in seven years, following South Korea’s suspension of an inter-Korean pact that had restricted such drills. This resumption follows South Korea’s complete suspension of the 2018 inter-Korean tension [...]