SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), the first Korean native Catholic priest, was erected at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Tuesday (local time). The statue was installed by the outer wall of St. Peter’s Basilica, adjacent to the entrance to the Vatican Grottoes, where most [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced that an incense holder featuring a magpie perched atop a hanok has claimed the prestigious grand prize in a competition aimed at uncovering tourist souvenirs that encapsulate Seoul’s unique and contemporary essence. In total, the city bestowed a grand prize, two first prizes, [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) -- Seocho-gu in Seoul announced on Wednesday that it has taken an innovative step by adorning electricity distribution boxes in the Bangbae-ro area with art installations created by young artists, christening the project “Seoripul Distribution Box Gallery.” This initiative follows an earlier attention-grabbing endeavor earlier this year, where Seocho-gu showcased [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – People delight in the captivating allure of the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow, one of Seoul’s iconic nocturnal vistas, nestled within the enchanting Banpo Hangang Park. Late on a Tuesday afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, locals and visitors alike flock to this renowned attraction. Just the previous night, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomacy mission, has officially unveiled an augmented reality (AR) filter designed to share the profound historical significance of Jikji with the world. This launch took place on September 4, recognized as Jikji Day. Jikji holds the distinction of being the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of massive rallies in Seoul, convened to mourn the recent tragic suicides of fellow teachers who were deeply affected by disgruntled parents and unruly students, as well as to advocate for measures aimed at preventing such heart-wrenching events, has garnered significant attention. The rally held last weekend, [...]
WONJU, Sep. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The red bat, a Class I endangered wildlife species and Natural Monument No. 452, is also referred to as the ‘golden bat.’ It has been documented inhabiting the Chiaksan National Park area in Wonju for a span of eight years. In 2015, during a park resource survey within Chiaksan National [...]
WONJU, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural Wonju Barefoot Walking Festival, under the theme “Wonju: The City of Barefoot Adventures,” took place last Saturday in Wonju, Gangwon-do, and was met with enthusiastic acclaim. In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of events that blend well-being and leisure, with a particular [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A unique pop-up store dedicated to the popular K-pop group Seventeen will run until September 10 at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, as announced by the leading department store chain on Sunday. This event marks a significant milestone as it will be the very first K-pop artist pop-up to grace “The [...]
GURYE, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — While the burger industry continues to roll out a plethora of plant-based burger options to replace traditional meat patties, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order, has generated quite a stir by introducing its own vegan burger. Hwaeomsa, located in Mount Jiri and serving as [...]