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 [...]
JEONJU, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – To commemorate the World Day Against the Death Penalty on November 30, a related event took place a day earlier at Jeondong Cathedral in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. This marked the first occurrence of the event in Jeonju since its initiation at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul in 2006. The [...]
JEJU, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A comprehensive initiative is underway to systematically protect an ancient king cherry tree located in Bongae-dong, Jeju City, boasting an impressive age of over 270 years, and thought to be the oldest tree of its kind. Scientifically classified as Prunus yedoensis Matsum, this cherry tree is a natural hybrid, distinct [...]
SOKCHO, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Embarking on the creation of a resort-style city where individuals can work and enjoy vacations simultaneously, the east coast city of Sokcho has declared itself the ‘Global Workation Capital.’ Workation, a portmanteau of work and vacation, signifies a new trend where work and relaxation coexist in typical vacation destinations like [...]
SEJONG & YEONGJONGDO in INCHEON, Nov. 27(Korea Bizwire) –Rod, a Labrador retriever, embarked on a remarkable journey as a drug detection dog at the age of three, ultimately retiring after three years of dedicated service. His post-retirement life has sparked renewed interest in the role of drug detection dogs within Korea. Born in May 2017, [...]
NEW DELHI & SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day Korean film festival is set to unfold in the Indian capital, New Delhi, commencing this Tuesday, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India this year. The Korean Cultural Center India (KCCI) has announced that the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As the highly anticipated Black Friday, North America’s largest consumer electronics holiday, approaches, U.S. consumer publications have singled out domestic organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs, particularly highlighting the 2023 LG OLED Evo, as the premier choice in the realm of large-screen TVs. Consumer Reports recently unveiled its list of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean corporations, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Lotte and SK Group, are making a concerted effort to bolster Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. In Paris, Samsung Electronics strategically placed supportive messages for the expo bid on billboards across key locations such [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A project to reconstruct Silla Ancient Tomb No. 44 at Jjoksaem in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, linked to a Silla princess who passed away 1,500 years ago, is set to commence. The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage announced on Wednesday that it will hold an explanatory briefing on [...]