SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A new exhibition called ‘Selfie’ that kicks off today at Savina Museum of Contemporary Art offers viewers an inside look at the self-obsessed culture of modern times often typified by selfies and social media networks, from an artistic point of view. The new self-explanatory exhibition ‘Selfie: those who photograph [...]
SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Asiana Airlines Inc. on Wednesday received its first A350-900 aircraft that will allow it to strengthen its customer service on international routes starting next month. Asiana, South Korea’s second-biggest flag carrier by sales, will put the wide-body jet that can seat 311 people initially on the Incheon-Manila route from [...]
CHUNGCHEONG, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Farm parties, which allow people living in the city to enjoy the experience of farm life and come in contact with nature, are proving popular as an increasing number of farmers eye the idea of transforming their property into a cultural event venue. As self-explanatory as it sounds, the newly [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) – As the recent boom in tourism is invigorating the airline industry, growing demand for flights is leading to a continuous outflow of pilots from major South Korean airlines to both their domestic and international competitors. Unlike in the past, when Korean Air and Asiana Airlines almost exclusively dominated the market, [...]
CHINA, Apr. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks in an interview with the Wall Street Journal after a recent meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping that “Korea actually used to be a part of China” have come under fire. Questions mounted over Xi’s comments during a briefing held by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. [...]
JEJU, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Island has attracted international media coverage of famous tourist attractions, including its renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Manjanggul Cave, in the run-up to the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics. Last Thursday, international media outlet Al Jazeera visited Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Manjanggul Cave, according to Jeju government [...]
SEOUL, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The American major league baseball team Pittsburgh Pirates is planning to send a state-of-the-art pitching machine called the e-Hack Attack to infielder Kang Jung-ho, who is currently sidelined as he awaits a second trial in his home country of South Korea after appealing an eight-month sentence for fleeing the scene [...]
JEOLLOA, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A number of cattle farms in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province are adopting advanced dairy technology with the help of the local government, which will see calves fed by robotic feeders. Jinan County’s move to use ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in cattle farming is expected to raise feed consumption [...]
SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid a tepid economy and criticism over the lack of diversity in wedding ceremonies in South Korea, more and more couples are opting for smaller weddings to value individuality and practicality over pretension and formality. Young South Korean couples are turning to restaurants and outdoor venues, away from mass-produced weddings [...]
SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Hundreds of white hackers and cybersecurity experts from both home and abroad gathered in South Korea to reinforce and show off their skills against hacking attacks. The Codegate 2017 International Hacking Competition and Global IT and Security Conference opened in Seoul for a three-day run. The annual event, the [...]