SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean construction companies’ overseas orders increased 20 percent in the January-August period from a year earlier to exceed US$20 billion, industry data showed Sunday. Local builders obtained $21.9 billion worth of overseas orders between January and August, up from $18.3 billion worth of deals in the same period [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —At the entrance of the temple, the Four Heavenly Kings Statue assumes the role of a guardian, dedicated to safeguarding the Buddha’s teachings and the sacred realm of Buddhism, making it a cherished treasure. The Cultural Heritage Administration made an announcement on Thursday outlining its intentions to officially designate the [...]
INCHEON, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Incheon International Airport Corporation proudly announced its reattainment of the prestigious Stage 5 certification, the highest tier within the Customer Experience Certification Program. This achievement was unveiled during the 5th Customer Experience Global Summit, an event hosted by the Airports Council International (ACI) at the stunning Incheon Paradise City. [...]
YONGIN, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 7th, the “Fu Bao is Three” emoji, featuring Everland’s beloved giant panda Fu Bao, quickly rose to the number one spot on KakaoTalk’s overall emoji popularity ranking just one day after its release. This emoji, serving as the “second season” to the previously popular “Fu Bao is [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), the first Korean native Catholic priest, was erected at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Tuesday (local time). The statue was installed by the outer wall of St. Peter’s Basilica, adjacent to the entrance to the Vatican Grottoes, where most [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced that an incense holder featuring a magpie perched atop a hanok has claimed the prestigious grand prize in a competition aimed at uncovering tourist souvenirs that encapsulate Seoul’s unique and contemporary essence. In total, the city bestowed a grand prize, two first prizes, [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 7 (Korea Bizwire) -- Seocho-gu in Seoul announced on Wednesday that it has taken an innovative step by adorning electricity distribution boxes in the Bangbae-ro area with art installations created by young artists, christening the project “Seoripul Distribution Box Gallery.” This initiative follows an earlier attention-grabbing endeavor earlier this year, where Seocho-gu showcased [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Eight out of 10 expats in South Korea said they were “satisfied” with their life here, but around 20 percent of foreigners here experienced discrimination, a survey showed Wednesday. Around 40.8 percent of the respondents said they were “extremely satisfied” with their life in South Korea, while another batch [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The employment rate for women exceeded the 60 percent mark for the first time last year, but the wage gap between genders still remains high, a government report showed Wednesday. The employment index for women aged 15 to 64 reached 60 percent in 2022, up 7.3 percentage points from [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – People delight in the captivating allure of the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow, one of Seoul’s iconic nocturnal vistas, nestled within the enchanting Banpo Hangang Park. Late on a Tuesday afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, locals and visitors alike flock to this renowned attraction. Just the previous night, [...]