BUSAN, April 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A replica of a historic Joseon-era diplomatic ship set sail for Osaka on Monday, marking the first such voyage in 261 years as South Korea and Japan commemorate the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations. The Busan Cultural Foundation announced that the vessel departed from Yongho Starlight Park in Busan’s Nam-gu [...]
SEOUL, April 28 (Korea Bizwire) — As spring deepens and the evenings grow softer, a rare opportunity awaits in the heart of downtown Seoul: a moonlit stroll through the storied grounds of Gyeongbok Palace. Starting May 8, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) will open the palace gates after dusk, inviting visitors to experience the serenity of [...]
SEOUL, April 25, (Korea Bizwire) — The rhythmic pounding of the janggu drum signaled the beginning of Speed, the latest production from the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre, which premiered April 24 at S Theater in the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. As the beats accelerated, dancers moved with explosive urgency—circling, sprinting, and collapsing—until only [...]
DONGHAE. South Korea, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Mangsang Beach in Donghae City, Gangwon Province—known for its expansive stretch of white sand the size of 25 soccer fields—is rapidly shedding its seasonal identity as a summer destination, transforming into a year-round hotspot for domestic tourism. According to Donghae City officials on April 23, 2025, the [...]
SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyoetaejeon, the royal residence of Joseon-era queens within Gyeongbokgung Palace, will open its doors to the public for a limited time this spring to mark the 30th anniversary of its restoration. The Korea Heritage Service announced on April 23, 2025, that the interior of the historic structure will be specially [...]
SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Jongmyo Jeongjeon, the main hall of Korea’s royal ancestral shrine and a pinnacle of Joseon-era architecture, has reopened to the public following its most extensive restoration in three decades. On April 20, the Cultural Heritage Administration unveiled the newly refurbished structure, marking the end of a five-year restoration project that [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, April 17, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s premier floral celebration, the 17th Goyang International Flower Expo, is set to open on April 25 at Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang Special City, featuring more than 100 million blooms over a 17-day span. The festival, running through May 11, will host over 200 organizations [...]
SEOUL, April 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A new musical performance at Seoul’s Jongmyo Shrine will offer audiences a rare glimpse into a royal Confucian ritual once attended by queens during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Center announced Monday that “Myohyeon: The Queen’s Record”, an original musical, will run from April [...]
SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Folk Museum of Korea is set to undergo a significant transformation as it prepares to introduce a new exhibition space dedicated to global folk cultures and traditions. The museum unveiled its plans on Tuesday during a “News Brunch with the Director” event, outlining a roadmap to reposition [...]
SHINAN, South Korea, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The tranquil island of Jaeundo, off the coast of Shinan County in South Jeolla Province, will host the 3rd Piano Island Festival from April 26 to 27, drawing international attention with a high-profile lineup of Italian and Korean artists. This year’s theme, “Piano Island Jaeundo Meets the Homeland [...]