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Ancient Bamboo Fishing Traps Lure Tourists to South Korean Shores

Ancient Bamboo Fishing Traps Lure Tourists to South Korean Shores

NAMHAE, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The “jukbangyeom,” an intricate bamboo fishing trap system with a 500-year history, is drawing throngs of tourists to the coastal waters of Jijok Strait in Namhae County, South Gyeongsang Province. On June 20, several visitors to Namhae gathered at an observation deck overlooking the jukbangyeom installations, marveling at the real-life [...]

Namhae’s German Village Oktoberfest Attracts 50,000 Visitors with High Satisfaction Rates

Namhae’s German Village Oktoberfest Attracts 50,000 Visitors with High Satisfaction Rates

NAMHAE, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 11th German Village Oktoberfest, one of the flagship festivals in Namhae, South Gyeongsang Province, successfully attracted over 50,000 visitors, with 9 out of 10 expressing satisfaction with their experience. As reported by Namhae County on Thursday, the festival, which ran for three days starting on October 6, managed to [...]

Namhae County Continues with 100-won Taxi Program for Students Returning at Night

Namhae County Continues with 100-won Taxi Program for Students Returning at Night

NAMHAE, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province said Wednesday that it will operate a 100-won (US$0.08) cab program for students to return home at night. The free taxis program is exclusively available in the county, where there is a lack of sufficient means of public transportation. Middle school and high school [...]