SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The Vienna Philharmonic, one of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, will likely become the first foreign orchestra with more than 100 players to have concerts in South Korea next month. The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts said Tuesday the South Korean authorities are considering giving the 120-member company [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s top men’s golf tour will offer the highest purse yet next year. The Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA) announced Wednesday that its top-tier Korean Tour will have a record total prize money of 14.1 billion won (US$13.1 million), with 17 tournaments lined up for next season. “The [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire)–A new ‘Palace Stay’ cultural experience program has been shelved by the Cultural Heritage Administration for the time being. The program was originally established to allow visitors to experience staying at Nakseonjae, a traditional residential complex located on the grounds of Changdeok Palace. The project was postponed mainly due to safety [...]