CHUNCHEON, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, the Soyang River area captivates photography enthusiasts and entices bicycle riders. Situated in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, this region boasts Korea’s longest skywalk, attracting tourists from Seoul and the metropolitan area. In addition to its natural beauty, the area is famous for its delectable local delicacies, [...]
SINAN, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A sea lion, once believed to have gone extinct due to indiscriminate poaching by the Japanese during the colonial period, was spotted on Gageo Island in Sinan, 313 kilometers south of Seoul last Thursday. The sea lion was seen resting on a rock on the Nokseom seashore, which delineates [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Art exhibitions are gaining popularity this year, with thousands of South Koreans flocking to art museums for large-scale exhibitions. The art industry reported that Maurizio Cattelan’s solo art exhibition at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul has been visited by 210,000 people since its opening in January. “Joseon [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Construction orders in South Korea are likely to slump nearly 13 percent on-year in 2023 due to less government spending on infrastructure and a sluggish housing market, a think tank said Monday. Local builders’ orders are predicted to decline 12.9 percent from a year earlier to 200.1 trillion won [...]
SEOUL & JEJU, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The arrival of the rainy season is imminent on the Korean Peninsula, with Jeju Island expected to be the first to face its impact. Anticipated to continue until tomorrow, starting on Sunday, Jeju Island is projected to receive an estimated 500 millimeters or more of rain. According [...]
SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced today that all new Neo TVs and smart monitors from 2023 onwards will come equipped with SeeColors Mode, catering to individuals with color vision disabilities. Enabling SeeColors Mode is as simple as selecting the Accessibility menu within the TV settings. SeeColors Mode serves as a picture [...]
SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Amorepacific has launched My Skin Solution, a service that analyzes individual skin and health genes to provide customized skincare solutions. By combining genetic analysis and precise skin measurement, My Skin Solution offers personalized recommendations based on skin type and concerns. The service can be accessed by purchasing ‘My Skin [...]
SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of violent crimes that saw a significant drop in the initial years of the pandemic bounced back last year partially on eased social distancing measures, data showed Sunday. A total of 450,623 violent crimes were reported last year, up 7.4 percent from 419,683 cases the previous year, [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s Gangnam District on Wednesday held a festival in front of a local children’s library on Wednesday to celebrate “Dano,” which is the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar. Dano is a day dedicated to praying for favorable weather for farming and fishing, as [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Aston Martin, the iconic British supercar brand, has unveiled the DB12 today, a groundbreaking addition to its DB series. Described as the world’s first “Super Tourer” (ST), surpassing the “Grand Tourer” (GT) category, the DB12 showcases Aston Martin’s commitment to high-performance and luxury. At a press conference held in [...]