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Seoul Set to Construct World’s Second Domed Stadium Linked to Hotel in Jamsil

Seoul Set to Construct World’s Second Domed Stadium Linked to Hotel in Jamsil

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul city government will build the world’s second domed baseball stadium annexed with a hotel in its southeastern district of Jamsil by 2031, city officials said Monday. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled the plan on Saturday after touring Canada’s Rogers Center, a multipurpose retractable roof stadium, home to [...]

S. Korea’s Tallest Skyscraper Opens to Public

S. Korea’s Tallest Skyscraper Opens to Public

SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s tallest skyscraper built by retail giant Lotte Group officially opened to the public on Monday, the group’s operating unit said, marking another milestone for the country’s fifth-largest business empire facing a slew of challenges. The opening ceremony of the 123-story Lotte World Tower was attended by top [...]

Jamsil Sports Complex to Become a Major MICE Center

Jamsil Sports Complex to Become a Major MICE Center

SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Jamsil Sports Complex and its surrounding areas will be transformed into an ambitious new site for international conventions and exhibitions.  The Seoul Metropolitan Government decided on a master plan for the area’s transformation on Monday. It’s a grandiose project to establish a global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) center [...]

Enjoy Summer at the Han River

Enjoy Summer at the Han River

SEOUL, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold a festival at the Han River for its citizens to refresh themselves from the scorching summer. From July 17 to August 23, the Hangang (Han River) Summer Festival will offer various summer activities at its 11 parks alongside the river such as camping, a water park, [...]