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 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gwanghwamun Bookyard in Seoul, situated within Gwanghwamun Square, has reopened its doors to serve the people of Seoul, embracing the idea of a “library after dark” or “Library at Night.” The Seoul Metropolitan Government has officially announced the resumption of operations for the Seoul Outdoor Library, which had [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Volkswagen’s flagship sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Tiguan, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first imported SUV to surpass 70,000 units in sales in the Korean market. On September 1st, Volkswagen Korea proudly announced that the Tiguan, initially introduced in Korea in 2008, has reached an impressive cumulative [...]
BERLIN & SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) —At the IFA 2023 event, LG Electronics took center stage by transforming its exhibition booth into the enchanting “LG Sustainable Village,” reminiscent of a serene forest path. This year marked a significant shift for LG Electronics, as they showcased residential solutions that emphasized high-efficiency energy technologies under the [...]
BUSAN, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Blue Planet Future Festival (BPFF), a film festival dedicated to addressing the urgent climate crisis, is set to commence in Busan. With renowned singer Yoon Ha serving as the festival’s honorary ambassador, this event will feature over 50 films, each tackling a range of critical environmental issues. On [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced a trial project to offer customers who bring their own tumblers to cafes an additional discount of 300 won (US$0.23), in addition to any discounts already offered by the cafes. The city government initially invited 100 cafes to participate in the project, and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the Tour de DMZ 2023 international road cycling competition will take place from Sept. 1 to 5. The competition, which was inaugurated in 2016, is jointly organized by the ministry, the Incheon city government, the Gyeonggi provincial government, and the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics specializing in electronics and audio solutions, has announced its latest offerings on Thursday. The company is unveiling the new additions to the audio brand JBL’s lineup: the Authentics speaker series and the Spinner Bluetooth (BT) turntable. The unveiling of these innovative products [...]
SEOUL, ILSAN, INJE, GWANGJU & other major cities across the nation, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The spectacle of a super blue moon is upon us. A super blue moon is a captivating fusion of two celestial events: a supermoon, which graces the sky when the moon reaches its closest proximity to Earth during its [...]
JEJU, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Firefighters on Jeju Island successfully conducted a rescue operation when a group of cows became stranded in a retention basin due to heavy rainfall. The Jeju Province Fire Safety Headquarters on Wednesday received a notification about a flooded retention basin in Seogwipo, which resulted in six cows becoming isolated [...]