BUSAN, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A new artistic photo zone featuring three distinctive lighthouse sculptures has been installed at the entrance of Chilam Port in Gijang, Busan, a coastal village known for its conger eel delicacies. The Busan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries announced on November 26 that it has collaborated with the Gijang [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid heavy snowfall across South Korea on November 27, public access to several historic sites, including palaces and royal tombs, has been temporarily suspended to ensure visitor safety. The National Heritage Administration announced on its website that Deoksugung Palace, a popular tourist destination in Seoul, will be closed for two [...]
SUNCHEON, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Suncheon Bay in South Jeolla Province has become a sanctuary for migratory birds, particularly the black-faced spoonbill, drawing global attention as a premier bird-watching destination. According to Suncheon City officials, the bay has seen a remarkable increase in wintering black-faced spoonbills, a species once predominantly found in Japan. In the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company achieved a historic milestone at the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC), securing its first-ever Driver and Co-Driver titles. The season concluded with the final round held from November 21 to 24 in Aichi and Gifu prefectures, Japan. Thierry Neuville, driving the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, delivered [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Around 3,000 members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), including workers from the National Delivery Workers Union, gathered in front of Seoul Station on November 24 to protest against the growing pressures in the delivery industry. The demonstrators, primarily from the service sector, called for an end to [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Cheerleading World Cup Seoul 2024, which began on November 22, concludes today at the Handball Stadium in Seoul Olympic Park. The international event saw participation from over 1,000 athletes representing 22 countries, including the United States, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Poland. Cheerleading, which originated in the 1880s as a [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea’s “1,000-Won Breakfast” campaign gains momentum on college campuses, Sookmyung Women’s University has introduced a unique cultural twist by offering students a taste of Slovenian traditional breakfast. On November 22, the university hosted the event, titled Breakfast with Slovenia for 1,000 Won, at its on-campus centenary hall. Organized [...]
IMSIL & SAMCHEOK, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – November 22 marked Kimchi Day in South Korea, with major agricultural regions hosting festivals to honor the country’s iconic dish and support local farmers. In Jeollabuk-do’s Imsil County, the 9th Imsil Crunchy Kimchi Festival transformed the Imsil Cheese Theme Park into a hub of kimchi-making activities. Visitors prepared [...]
YANGGU, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A provincial arboretum in mountainous Gangwon Province has transformed into a popular year-round destination, drawing visitors with seasonal attractions ranging from tulip festivals to nighttime light displays. The Yanggu Arboretum had already welcomed 46,907 visitors as of November 14, nearly matching last year’s total attendance of 47,628, local officials reported. [...]
GANGNEUNG, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A great cormorant’s struggle with abandoned fishing gear was captured through an 840mm telephoto lens in the Namdaecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Gangneung, South Korea, revealing an unexpected confrontation between wildlife and recreational fishing equipment. The bird’s ordeal, documented in detail, showed it ensnared by fishing line, [...]