WONJU, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Wonju Hanji Culture Festival, celebrating the traditional Korean paper known as hanji, attracted 430,000 visitors both online and in person, organizers said on October 1. The event’s success is seen as a significant step toward securing UNESCO World Heritage status for the centuries-old craft. The four-day festival, which ran [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea showcased its most formidable missile, the Hyunmoo-5, for the first time on Tuesday in a clear signal to North Korea amid ongoing nuclear and missile threats. The unveiling took place during a ceremony at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, just south of the capital, marking the country’s [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a policy shift that is sure to be welcomed by dog owners, Seoul city officials announced on September 30 a trial program allowing canine companions on a stretch of the paths along the Cheonggyecheon, the restored urban stream that has become a popular downtown oasis. The decision opens a [...]
ULSAN, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Ulsan kicked off its 28th annual Whale Festival on September 26, transforming the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone into a vibrant celebration of the region’s unique maritime heritage. Running through September 29, the festival, the only one of its kind in South Korea dedicated to whale [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam District in Seoul announced on September 24 that it will host the “2024 Foreigners’ Taekwondo Performance Festival” on September 28 at Kukkiwon, the world taekwondo headquarters. This annual event, co-organized by the Gangnam District Office, Kukkiwon, and the Foreigners’ Taekwondo Culture Association in Korea since 2022, is expected to [...]
SEOUL & YEOJU, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported on September 22 that the late summer heat wave has finally subsided across the country, following weekend rains that brought relief from sweltering temperatures and tropical nights. On the morning of September 21, most regions in South Korea, including Seoul, experienced temperatures [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The 13th Seoul Record Fair, which opened on September 21 at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, has grown into a full-fledged festival, boasting its largest scale to date in terms of space utilization since its inception in 2011. This year’s event, adopting the slogan “The Biggest Record [...]
PYEONGCHANG, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a daring display of athleticism and endurance, over 1,000 participants scaled a 38-degree incline at the PyeongChang Ski Jumping Centre on September 22, marking the return of the Red Bull 400 event after a five-year hiatus. The race, jointly organized by PyeongChang County, the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation, and global [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a celebration of South Korea’s rich cultural heritage, four grand palaces in Seoul will open their gates for a five-day festival next month, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in traditional customs and the elegance of hanbok, the country’s traditional attire. The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On September 19, just days before South Korea’s Youth Day, environmental activists and young people gathered in the heart of Seoul to sound the alarm on the climate crisis and call for a more sustainable economic model. The demonstration, organized by Greenpeace Korea, took place at Star Square near Sinchon [...]