DAEJEON, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has designated the Hovenia dulcis, commonly known as the Japanese raisin tree, as August’s “Forest Product of the Month,” citing its exceptional liver-detoxifying properties, officials announced on August 9. The Hovenia dulcis contains bioactive compounds called ampelopsin, which are known for their effectiveness in preventing alcohol-induced [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The relentless summer heat wave in South Korea has taken a devastating toll on the country’s livestock, with more than 500,000 animals reported dead, according to government officials. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s daily National Safety Management report, released on August 9, revealed that from June 1 to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As Seoul’s subway system marks its 50th anniversary, a special exhibition is set to open, offering a vibrant retrospective of how underground trains revolutionized the South Korean capital’s landscape and its citizens’ daily lives. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Museum of History announced on August 8 that “Seoul’s [...]
JEONGSEON, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeongseon County government in Gangwon Province announced on August 7 its plans to renovate the aging facilities surrounding Najeon Station, a small railway stop that has become an unexpected tourist attraction. Najeon Station, once a bustling hub when it opened in 1969, saw its fortunes decline with the [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea grapples with an unbearable heat wave and tropical nights, a rare flower is defying expectations by bursting into full bloom just as the sweltering weather intensifies. At the Gyeongpo Euryale Ferox Wetlands in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, the Euryale ferox, also known as the prickly water lily, is [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – An exhibition celebrating the intricate beauty of traditional Korean knots is set to open in Australia, offering a unique glimpse into this ancient craft. The National Folk Museum of Korea, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, announced on August 6 that it will present “Korean Knots” at the [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – As heat wave warnings persisted across South Korea’s eastern coast and inland areas of Gangwon Province on August 4, both residents and livestock showed visible signs of strain from the relentless temperatures. In coastal areas, where tropical nights have become the norm, beaches were crowded with locals and tourists seeking [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 400 people were treated at hospital emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses last week as the scorching heat set in after the end of the annual monsoon season, government data showed Sunday. According to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, 507 hospitals across the nation reported 384 [...]
GUNSAN, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In the coastal city of Gunsan, larger-than-life faces of BTS members are transforming urban landscapes into vibrant canvases, drawing fans from across the globe. The city is capitalizing on this artistic phenomenon with a new tourism initiative centered around these eye-catching murals. From August 5 to September 8, Gunsan [...]
INCHEON, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, recently designated as one of South Korea’s “Representative Global Festivals” for 2024-2026, is set to kick off this weekend at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. The three-day event, running from August 2 to 4, marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to boost cultural tourism [...]