SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A total of 37 South Korean nationals have won prizes at 25 international classical music competitions held in the first half of this year, a local cultural foundation said Friday. Twelve Korean pianists were awarded at 13 contests, and seven violinists won medals at nine competitions during the January-June [...]
CHUNCHEON, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Legoland Korea Resort, located in Chuncheon, 85 kilometers northeast of Seoul, said Thursday it has launched the operation of Asia’s first Lego Factory Adventure Ride. The Lego Factory Adventure Ride is an indoor ride taking you into a magical Lego factory. Riders can fully experience the virtual process of [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Washington D.C. introduced “Kimchi Day,” which stipulates that kimchi originates in South Korea. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. announced that the D.C. Council had passed a resolution for the designation of Kimchi Day by consensus on Tuesday (local time). Kimchi Day, set on Nov. 22, was first [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is supporting the preservation and management of cultural heritage in Uzbekistan. The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation said Wednesday it had signed an agreement with the Samarkand Institute of Archaeology in Uzbekistan to begin a project to develop cultural and tourism resources. In accordance with the agreement, the [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Which summer vacation spot was the most popular over the past three years? T Map Mobility Co. analysed destination data from its navigation service T Map for the period from the last week of July to the second week of August from 2019 to 2021. The analysis showed that [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly six out of 10 South Koreans feel first lady Kim Keon-hee has not done well in her role over the first month and a half of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s term, a survey showed Wednesday. Data Research polled 1,000 South Korean adults Monday on Kim’s performance as first lady [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The growing popularity of outdoor activities and high-flying oil prices are prompting many Koreans to take up cycling, data showed Tuesday. Online shopping mall Auction conducted merchandise sales data analysis sorted by category from May 24 to June 23, which showed that demand for bicycles and accessories had increased. [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Autonomous Police Commission said Tuesday it will expand its ‘Seoul Pet Patrol’ team to more districts. The commission said that a trial of the pet patrol team conducted in May and June in Gangdong District was successful, and patrol teams would be rolled out in other [...]
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean retailers are competing over new butler services in which they go beyond selling merchandise to do various tasks for customers. The Hyundai Seoul department store in Yeouido, western Seoul currently runs a ‘Fresh Table’ service that offers free cleaning and preparation of fruits and vegetables. With the [...]
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday that the company’s Elantra N TCR was victorious in the 2022 World Touring Car Cup for the second race in a row. Mikel Azcona (BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse) in the Elantra N TCR competed at the Aragón Circuit in Alcañiz, Spain on Saturday [...]