YONGIN, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Two decades have passed since the luminous spectacle of Nam June Paik’s 2002 creation, the Transmission Tower, illuminated the urban expanse. Now, this iconic artwork finds itself once again gracing the premises of the Nam June Paik Art Center, an exclusive institution bearing his illustrious name. Under the aegis [...]
BUSAN, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) made an announcement on Tuesday regarding the remarkable success of CGV DRIVE IN Yeongdo. This unique drive-in theater, situated within Taejongdae Amusement Park in Yeongdo-gu, has achieved an impressive milestone by attracting over 3,500 visitors within just 100 days of its inauguration. Officially launched [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinsegae Department Store is currently engaging in an exciting art marketing initiative in partnership with the internationally acclaimed graffiti artist, Andre Saraiva. Running from August 25 to September 27, the event is centered around the theme ‘SHINSEGAE LOVES ANDRE’. This captivating endeavor showcases a captivating drawing show curated by [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A “muscle beach,” complete with fitness equipment, has been established at Gangmun Beach in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, Gangwon Province. St. John’s Hotel obtained the necessary permissions from the city to utilize this space, and a company specializing in group fitness training has invested in an array [...]
JEJU, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) —An upcoming exhibition will pay tribute to the Jeju haenyeo, iconic women divers who played a vital role in safeguarding South Korea through their labor on Dokdo. The Jeju Haenyeo Museum has recently announced a special exhibition titled “Guardians of Dokdo: Jeju Haenyeo” in collaboration with the Dokdo Museum in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) —Prominent international art auction houses are poised to unveil a remarkable collection of artworks, each valued in the tens of billions of won, during the upcoming Frieze Seoul event—a renowned international art fair scheduled for early September in Seoul. Notably, the art auction house Christie’s, in collaboration with Hyundai Card, [...]
YONGIN, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) —Everland is excited to announce a captivating contest, inviting participants to name the adorable twin baby pandas born 48 days ago as companions to Fu Bao. Samsung C&T Resort Division, the operator of Everland, has unveiled an engaging contest that encompasses both online and offline participation. Commencing on August 24, [...]
POCHEON, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea National Arboretum said Tuesday it has identified nine new forest wetlands within the Civilian Control Line (CCL), which designates a buffer zone extending from the Southern Limit Line of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. A forest wetland encompasses not only wet areas but also [...]
CHUNCHEON, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A demonstration performance by the World Taekwondo (WT) team, a Seoul-based global taekwondo federation, occurred on Monday at the special stage near Uiam Lake in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, as a part of the World Taekwondo Culture Festival. The gala show celebrated the city’s selection as the new home of [...]
SEOUL & GIMHAE, BUSAN, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) —On August 23rd, we commemorate Cheoseo, a significant occasion symbolizing the conclusion of sweltering heat and the commencement of the more temperate days of autumn. Translated as the “cessation of heat” or the “limit of heat,” Cheoseo stands as the 14th of the 24 seasons, accompanied by [...]