SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea commemorated the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Japanese colonial rule with a large-scale government-led ceremony on Thursday, underscoring themes of national unity, historical remembrance, and cultural pride. Held at 10 a.m. at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, the event gathered some [...]
BUSAN, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The 3rd Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival opened on August 9 at Dadaepo Beach in Busan, offering a unique combination of cinema, the sea, and sunsets. The event began at 6 p.m. with a celebratory performance and red carpet ceremony, followed by the screening of the opening film, The Outlaws [...]
SEOUL, Aug. (Korea Bizwire) — An emotionally charged encore performance brought tears and thunderous applause at Seoul Arts Center on Tuesday night, as the National Youth Orchestra of the United States (NYO-USA), composed entirely of teenage musicians, delivered an unforgettable rendition of Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. The concert, part of the second night of [...]
SEOGWIPO, August 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A rare sighting of white swallow chicks perched on a power line in Daepo-dong, Seogwipo, on Jeju Island drew local attention on Monday morning, as the young birds awaited food from their mother. White swallows are considered omens of good fortune in East Asian folklore. Their unusual appearance is [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Grand Park has introduced a series of special summer meals to help its animals stay cool and healthy during the sweltering heat, the zoo announced on Friday. To combat heat-induced stress and potential immune decline, the park is providing 920 kilograms of protein-rich meats, hydrating fruits, and nutrient-packed [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time since its opening, Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is launching a summer edition of its signature media art festival. Titled Seoul Light DDP 2025 Summer, the event runs from July 31 through August 10 and transforms the historic site into an immersive playground of light, design, [...]
GYEONGJU, South Korea, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) — With only his left foot, 61-year-old Lee Beom-sik completed a 400-kilometer trek across South Korea on Sunday, a remarkable journey of resilience and determination undertaken to rally national unity ahead of the 2025 APEC Summit. Known as the “Left-Foot Doctor,” Lee set off from Gwangju’s Mudeungsan Mountain [...]
BUSAN, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean car-sharing platform SoCar announced Wednesday that Busan’s Haeundae Beach ranked as the country’s most visited beach last summer, based on vehicle stop data collected during the peak travel months of July and August. The analysis tracked vehicles that remained parked with engines off for 30 minutes to [...]
TONGYEONG, South Korea, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — One of Tongyeong’s most iconic landmarks, the Tongyeong Bridge, is set to undergo a striking transformation into a work of art that blends infrastructure with cultural heritage. The city of Tongyeong announced on Sunday that it is in the final stages of a major renovation project aimed at [...]
SIHEUNG, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Korea Open officially opened Friday at Wave Park in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, launching three days of high-level international competition. The event marks a historic milestone as the world’s first WSL QS6000 tournament held in an artificial wave pool, drawing 192 athletes from 16 [...]