BUSAN, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A female dolphin was found in the waters off Jeju Island carrying a deceased calf. The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) Cetacean Research Institute discovered a female dolphin attempting to take a deceased calf to the water’s surface on June 11, during observation of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins near [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced ‘The 1st Marine Bio-Resource Basic Management Plan’ on Monday. The project entails the introduction of a grading system, along with the expansion of areas to investigate marine bio-resources. In order to manage marine bio-resources more strategically, the ministry plans to expand its [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Busan Coast Guard reported that a man who went scuba diving off the coast of Busan was rescued after being lost at sea for 20 hours. He was carried by a strong tide 66 kilometers to the northeast. When found, the man was desperately holding on to a buoy. [...]
GANGNEUNG, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As avid surfing fans in Korea gear up for the official opening of beaches next month on the nation’s eastern coast of Gangwon Province, regulators worry that the clash between surfers and beachgoers may put citizens at risk. And as many surf shops have opened in Yangyang County, popular [...]
BUSAN, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Busan Metropolitan Government announced on August 23 that it will be holding a special raffle event as part of its citywide cleanup efforts. The event will be restricted to Millak Waterfront Park to tackle waste left by visitors who do not correctly dispose of their garbage. To place [...]
JEJU, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The World Natural Heritage Department of Jeju Island stated on the August 21 that will operate a free shuttle bus service for foreign tourists. The service is part of a commemorative event in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Jeju’s appearance on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The shuttles [...]
ULSAN, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan’s many attractions are rapidly making it a hot spot for family travel. According to the Ulsan Metropolitan Government, approximately 11,000 guests stayed at its three largest accommodations including Hyundai Hotel, and 80 percent of them came to Ulsan with their children. City officials explain that the large number [...]