SINAN, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Sinan-gun, a county in Jeollanam-do that proudly identifies itself as an “island of art” and “island of culture,” announced on Wednesday that its independently produced video titled “Jaeun-do, the Island of Piano” has amassed over 3.67 million views on YouTube. Situated in the southwesternmost region of South Korea, Sinan-gun [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, brimmed with excitement from early afternoon on November 19th for the culmination of the League of Legends World Championship, the globe’s premier esports event. The 18,000-seat arena filled rapidly, while Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul mirrored the fervor. Despite the biting winds, [...]
HONGKONG, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural “K-Drama OST Concert,” showcasing the soundtracks of beloved Hallyu dramas, made its international debut in Hong Kong last Saturday, captivating Hallyu enthusiasts in the region. Presented by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and generously sponsored by the Hong Kong government, the event unfolded at the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. said Sunday it has supplied a high-end LED signage system to the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix under way in Las Vegas. The company said it has provided a F1 logo-shaped LED signage installed on the rooftop of the F1 racing circuit building, covering a total [...]
JEJU, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The population of Jeju roe deer, which fell below 4,000 during a period of halted hunting, is gradually on the rise. However, it still falls significantly short of the recommended population target of 6,100. Even after the cessation of hunting, the population has struggled to rebound to optimal levels [...]
SACHEON, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Sacheon in South Gyeongsang Province announced on Tuesday that the Sacheon Ocean Cable Car has been designated as one of Korea’s 100 ‘Bambamgokgok’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. ‘Korea Bambamgokgok’ is a brand-new night tourism brand developed this year [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyejodang Hall at Gyeongbokgung, historically utilized as the office of crown princes during the Joseon Dynasty and symbolizing the authenticity of the royal family, is set to open its doors, extending a warm welcome to visitors. On Tuesday, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Heritage Headquarters of the Korea Cultural Heritage [...]
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, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor announced on Monday that its Elantra N TCR (domestically known as the Avante N TCR) clinched the top spot in the second-last race of the 2023 TCR World Tour, held at the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit in Bathurst, Australia, from November 10 to 12. Norbert Michelisz, a [...]
JEJU, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) – The first snow of the season fell on Mount Halla on the southern resort island of Jeju on Sunday, as the morning temperature dropped below zero across the nation, the weather agency said. Mount Halla, the highest peak in South Korea, experienced the first snow 18 days earlier than the [...]