SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon participated in the traditional bell-ringing event at Bosingak Pavilion in Jongno on August 15. The annual ceremony, a cornerstone of Korea’s Liberation Day celebrations, saw Oh join a group of 11 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares to celebrate its Liberation Day on August 15, an unusual event in Seoul’s Seodaemun district is capturing public attention: a chance to shoot water guns at actors portraying Japanese colonial-era police officers. The event is part of the Seodaemun Independence Festival, which kicked off on August [...]
DAEJEON, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Stargazers in South Korea are in for a celestial treat as the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most spectacular astronomical events, reaches its peak tonight. According to the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) and the International Meteor Organization (IMO), the shower will hit its maximum at [...]
GWANGJU in GYEONGGI, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a poignant ceremony held four days before the official Comfort Women Memorial Day, about 200 people gathered at the House of Sharing in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, to honor the victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery system. The event, themed “Yellow Butterfly – A Promise to the [...]
DAEJEON, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has designated the Hovenia dulcis, commonly known as the Japanese raisin tree, as August’s “Forest Product of the Month,” citing its exceptional liver-detoxifying properties, officials announced on August 9. The Hovenia dulcis contains bioactive compounds called ampelopsin, which are known for their effectiveness in preventing alcohol-induced [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As Seoul’s subway system marks its 50th anniversary, a special exhibition is set to open, offering a vibrant retrospective of how underground trains revolutionized the South Korean capital’s landscape and its citizens’ daily lives. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Museum of History announced on August 8 that “Seoul’s [...]
JEONGSEON, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeongseon County government in Gangwon Province announced on August 7 its plans to renovate the aging facilities surrounding Najeon Station, a small railway stop that has become an unexpected tourist attraction. Najeon Station, once a bustling hub when it opened in 1969, saw its fortunes decline with the [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea grapples with an unbearable heat wave and tropical nights, a rare flower is defying expectations by bursting into full bloom just as the sweltering weather intensifies. At the Gyeongpo Euryale Ferox Wetlands in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, the Euryale ferox, also known as the prickly water lily, is [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – An exhibition celebrating the intricate beauty of traditional Korean knots is set to open in Australia, offering a unique glimpse into this ancient craft. The National Folk Museum of Korea, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, announced on August 6 that it will present “Korean Knots” at the [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – As heat wave warnings persisted across South Korea’s eastern coast and inland areas of Gangwon Province on August 4, both residents and livestock showed visible signs of strain from the relentless temperatures. In coastal areas, where tropical nights have become the norm, beaches were crowded with locals and tourists seeking [...]