SINAN, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Sinan-gun, a county in Jeollanam-do that proudly identifies itself as an “island of art” and “island of culture,” announced on Wednesday that its independently produced video titled “Jaeun-do, the Island of Piano” has amassed over 3.67 million views on YouTube. Situated in the southwesternmost region of South Korea, Sinan-gun [...]
HONGKONG, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural “K-Drama OST Concert,” showcasing the soundtracks of beloved Hallyu dramas, made its international debut in Hong Kong last Saturday, captivating Hallyu enthusiasts in the region. Presented by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and generously sponsored by the Hong Kong government, the event unfolded at the [...]
JEJU, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The population of Jeju roe deer, which fell below 4,000 during a period of halted hunting, is gradually on the rise. However, it still falls significantly short of the recommended population target of 6,100. Even after the cessation of hunting, the population has struggled to rebound to optimal levels [...]
SACHEON, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Sacheon in South Gyeongsang Province announced on Tuesday that the Sacheon Ocean Cable Car has been designated as one of Korea’s 100 ‘Bambamgokgok’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. ‘Korea Bambamgokgok’ is a brand-new night tourism brand developed this year [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyejodang Hall at Gyeongbokgung, historically utilized as the office of crown princes during the Joseon Dynasty and symbolizing the authenticity of the royal family, is set to open its doors, extending a warm welcome to visitors. On Tuesday, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Heritage Headquarters of the Korea Cultural Heritage [...]
JEJU, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) – The first snow of the season fell on Mount Halla on the southern resort island of Jeju on Sunday, as the morning temperature dropped below zero across the nation, the weather agency said. Mount Halla, the highest peak in South Korea, experienced the first snow 18 days earlier than the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The spotlight shines on The H Village, nestled on the fifth floor of The Hyundai Seoul, meticulously crafted by the Hyundai Department Store over nearly a year. While other department stores decorate their exteriors with Christmas splendor, The Hyundai Seoul annually undergoes a magical transformation, turning the 3,300-square-meter Sounds Forest [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On Thursday, Shinsegae Department Store illuminated Christmas decorations at its locations nationwide, including the dazzling media facade of its headquarters. This year, the decorations at the headquarters have been elevated to new heights, surpassing the magnificence of previous years. The exterior media facade of the main store now boasts [...]
DAEJEON, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On Wednesday, the Korea Forest Service announced the designation of the Songnisan Trail as a National Forest Trail. The Songnisan Trail, a forest trail that traverses the Baekdu Daegan range, passes through Songnisan National Park, which includes Beopju Temple, and Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, with the historic Joryeong Old Road. The [...]
JEJU, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Olle Corporation reported on Wednesday that the 2023 Jeju Olle Walking Festival, spanning courses 11, 12, and 13 and running from November 2 to 4 under the theme “Walk, Wish, and Wind,” drew more than 10,000 participants, as revealed by a survey. Of the 632 individuals surveyed, [...]