SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has completed construction of the “Jamsil Natural Water Playground” in Jamsil Hangang Park and opened it to the public, officials announced on April 8. The new playground is the first fruit of the city’s “Great Han River Project” aimed at restoring the natural environment along the [...]
JEJU, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The aromatic white blossoms of Jeju’s citrus trees are expected to burst into bloom next month, painting the island’s southern coastal towns with their distinctive floral fragrance. According to projections released On April 5 by the Rural Development Administration, the citrus flowers should reach full bloom in early May, around [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A rare spotted seal pup has been born at Seoul Grand Park, offering a bright spot of conservation success amid mounting threats to marine life. The pup, named Bangul, is the third of its kind born at the park since 2018, when it became the first facility in South Korea [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Busan will become the epicenter of the coffee world next month as it hosts the “World of Coffee & World Barista Championship,” an international event showcasing coffee products and pitting national barista champions against one another. From May 1 to 4, the Bexco Exhibition Center will welcome [...]
GOYANG, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Goyang in Gyeonggi Province has been recognized as a top-tier sustainable city for both tourists and residents, according to a recent global assessment. The city secured the 14th position among 100 major cities worldwide in the “2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index” (GDS-I), as reported by the BBC. [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In an exciting development for dinosaur enthusiasts and history buffs alike, the Gwacheon National Science Museum has announced the arrival of Scotty, the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, in South Korea. This monumental exhibit is set to open its doors to the public from April 24 to August 25, marking [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is commemorating Endangered Species Day with a weeklong campaign aimed at promoting conservation efforts for threatened wildlife, the Ministry of Environment announced on April 1. Designated in 2021, this year marks the fourth annual observation of Endangered Species Day in the country. The date of April 1 was [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on Monday the official sighting of the first cherry blossom blooms in Seoul, marking the onset of spring in the city. According to the agency, the inaugural blossoms were observed on a cherry blossom tree located in front of the Seoul Weather Station in [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea announced on Monday that it will host the “2024 Explore Korea Travel Fair” from March 28 to 31 at the aT Center in Seoul’s Seocho District, in collaboration with the Korea Association of Travel Agents. Now in its 21st year, [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – After a muted presence during the pandemic years, Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia’s largest art fair, is staging a resounding comeback this week at the Hong Kong Convention Center, fully regaining its pre-Covid scale. The prestigious event, which has operated under its current name since 2013, kicks off on Monday [...]