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Korean Royal Art Comes to Life at Incheon Airport’s Digital Media Wall

Korean Royal Art Comes to Life at Incheon Airport’s Digital Media Wall

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Two of Korea’s most treasured cultural masterpieces are being reimagined in vivid digital form to greet international visitors arriving at Incheon International Airport. The National Palace Museum of Korea announced Tuesday that it will unveil two new high-definition media art videos at the airport’s Traditional Culture Media Wall, a 150-meter-long [...]

Silla’s Golden Crowns Reunited for the First Time in Historic Gyeongju Exhibition

Silla’s Golden Crowns Reunited for the First Time in Historic Gyeongju Exhibition

GYEONGJU, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s National Museum of Gyeongju has opened a landmark exhibition that gathers all six surviving gold crowns of the ancient Silla Kingdom for the first time, showcasing the height of the kingdom’s golden age of artistry and royal splendor. Titled “Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige,” the exhibition opened [...]

Hanbok and High-Tech Light Up Gyeongju Nights During APEC Summit

Hanbok and High-Tech Light Up Gyeongju Nights During APEC Summit

GYEONGJU, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The historic city of Gyeongju is dazzling visitors and world leaders alike during this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, blending the elegance of Korean tradition with cutting-edge technology in a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy. Under the twin themes of “Cultural APEC” and “Economic APEC,” nighttime media art shows, [...]

Gyeongju Showcases New Tourism Vision Ahead of 2025 APEC Summit

Gyeongju Showcases New Tourism Vision Ahead of 2025 APEC Summit

GYEONGJU, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongju, a city steeped in a thousand years of history, is preparing to showcase a modern face to the world as South Korea hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2025. On Tuesday, the Korea Tourism Organization unveiled a new slate of travel themes to spotlight Gyeongju’s appeal, categorized [...]

Study Finds June Afternoons Best for Forest Bathing in Kangwon Province

Study Finds June Afternoons Best for Forest Bathing in Kangwon Province

CHUNCHEON, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Visitors seeking the health benefits of South Korea’s forests may want to plan their outings carefully. A new study shows that the concentration of phytoncides — antimicrobial compounds emitted by trees and believed to promote wellness — peaks in June, particularly during afternoon hours. The Gangwon Province Institute of Health [...]

Gimbap Takes Over Kimcheon as Tens of Thousands Pack Local Parks

Gimbap Takes Over Kimcheon as Tens of Thousands Pack Local Parks

GIMCHEON, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Kimcheon’s annual celebration of its most famous street food has quickly turned into a crowd-control challenge. The 2025 Kimcheon Gimbap Festival opened Saturday in the southeastern city of roughly 134,500 residents, drawing an estimated 80,000 visitors on its first day alone, according to city officials. The two-day festival, now in [...]

Korean Palaces Top Seoul’s Autumn Destinations, Data Show

Korean Palaces Top Seoul’s Autumn Destinations, Data Show

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) —  When it comes to fall in Seoul, the city’s palaces reign supreme. A new data analysis by the Seoul Metropolitan Government shows that royal palaces, particularly Gyeongbokgung, dominate as the most talked-about and visited spots among both residents and tourists during the autumn season. The findings, released Wednesday, were drawn [...]

K-Beauty and K-Food Dazzle Brussels at “Unboxing Korea” Festival

K-Beauty and K-Food Dazzle Brussels at “Unboxing Korea” Festival

BRUSSELS, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) —  As the makeup artist’s brush traced delicate strokes across the model’s face, the audience fell silent. Moments later, gasps rippled through the crowd as the transformation — flawless and luminous, like digital retouching brought to life — was complete. Cameras flashed, questions poured in, and the fascination was palpable. [...]

Gyeongju Illuminates APEC Summit Venue With Shilla-Themed Nightscape

Gyeongju Illuminates APEC Summit Venue With Shilla-Themed Nightscape

GYEONGJU, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The ancient city of Gyeongju has transformed its lakeside resort district into a luminous showcase ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit later this month, unveiling large-scale light installations and media art displays celebrating both innovation and Korea’s cultural heritage. The Gyeongbuk provincial government and the city of Gyeongju [...]

Samsung Showcases “Hangeul Truck” Art Project Across U.S. Campuses to Celebrate Korean Alphabet Day

Samsung Showcases “Hangeul Truck” Art Project Across U.S. Campuses to Celebrate Korean Alphabet Day

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics marked Korea’s Hangeul Day with a traveling art exhibition across major U.S. universities, highlighting the beauty and cultural value of the Korean alphabet through a collaboration with the New York Korean Cultural Center and renowned installation artist Kang Ik-joong. The company said Thursday that the “Hangeul Truck” project [...]