JEJU, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The nation’s first blooming cherry blossoms this spring were observed on the southern island of Jeju on Friday, local weather agency said. The flowering came on the same day as the average year but eight days later than last year’s March 17, due to relatively low temperatures this month, [...]
JEJU/CHANGWON, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Cherry blossoms on the southern resort island of Jeju have just bloomed this year, about a week faster than in the previous years, the local weather agency said Thursday. The Jeju Provincial Meteorological Administration said hotter than normal temperatures on the island this month appear to have advanced the [...]
JINCHEON, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Cherry blossoms have reached full bloom near a 1,000 year old stone clapper bridge built during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) located in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, attracting scores of visitors. On Sunday, tourists were seen enjoying the view as they walked on the path that leads to and [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is beefing up efforts to attract foreign tourists in line with the upcoming flowering season, the country’s tourism promotion agency said Wednesday. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said it has developed various programs targeting foreign visitors during April and May, and has been actively promoting them at [...]