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Seoul Queer Culture Festival Faces Financial Woes Despite Record Turnout

Seoul Queer Culture Festival Faces Financial Woes Despite Record Turnout

SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The 25th Seoul Queer Parade, held on June 1, attracted a record-breaking 155,000 participants. Over its 25-year history, the Queer Parade has gradually evolved from a niche event into a grand festival for all. However, behind this growth lies a sobering reality that many are unaware of. According to a [...]

Beer Maker Releases Rainbow Advertisement to Support Queer Festival

Beer Maker Releases Rainbow Advertisement to Support Queer Festival

SEOUL, Jun. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean beer maker Oriental Brewery Co. (OB) posted an advertisement supporting sexual minorities on the occasion of the 20th Seoul Queer Culture Festival on Saturday. In fact, OB has become one of the top corporate supporters of sexual minorities among South Korean companies. Cass, the flagship lager beer brand [...]

Seoul Square Hosts 20th Queer Culture Festival

Seoul Square Hosts 20th Queer Culture Festival

SEOUL, Jun. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The 20th Seoul Queer Culture Festival was held on Saturday in Seoul Square. The festival for sexual minorities first began in 2000 with only 50 participants, but has since been expanding, attracting as many as 60,000 participants last year. The festival expects that up to 70,000 participants attended the [...]