SEOUL, May 4 (Korea Bizwire) – An increasing number of South Korean retirees are participating in social contribution activities, an experience many find rewarding, through which individuals can share their talents with others and be paid for their contributions. Kim, who is in her 70s, has found new meaning in life after joining a social [...]
SUWON, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A man from Suwon who stands accused of child abuse that led to the death of his son is pleading innocent in the wake of medical evidence that suggests his child might have succumbed to shaken baby syndrome, a term used by physicians to refer to a form of [...]
SUWON, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Suwon has just wrapped up construction of a middle and high school for a small village in Siem Reap, a province in Cambodia, announced the city government Thursday. Dubbed the Phnom Krom Suwon Middle and High School, the project was part of Suwon’s three-stage Official Development [...]
SUWON, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Suwon has introduced “Flying Suwon”, a helium-filled balloon that gives citizens a bird’s eye persepective of the city, including stunning views of the UNESCO World Heritage Hwaseong Fortress from the air. Hwaseong Fortress was built in the Joseon dynasty between 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongno to honor his father, [...]
SUWON, South Korea, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) – “Male examinees should use a ‘urination bag’ at the back of the examination room, and female examinees should also take care of their business at the back of the examination room while a proctor uses an umbrella to set up a screen.” To everyone’s surprise, these were actual [...]
SUWON, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) - The city of Suwon is preparing to dazzle visitors from all around the world with its cultural splendor and traditional heritage, in celebration of the 220th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, city officials said Tuesday. Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that commemorates the filial affection and innovations [...]
SUWON, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A series of cultural festivities and exhibitions will commemorate the 220th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress in this city, officials said Monday. The Suwon City Government said a number of cultural, academic and sports events are scheduled from this month in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, some 50 kilometers south of Seoul, [...]
SUWON, Nov.12 (Korea Bizwire) – Chinese tourists are increasingly exploring destinations in Korea other than Seoul and Jeju. There has also been a change in their travel patterns, with a shift from ‘just passing by’ to ‘staying for more than a day’ excursions. As a result, local governments are taking measures to attract Chinese visitors. [...]
SEOUL, May 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ Suwon Samsung Digital City R&D complex was transformed into a theme park on May 5 to celebrate Children’s Day. Various events, such as water slides, cart racing, b-boy performances, sand animation and illusionist shows were held at the complex for 63,000 Samsung employees and local families. Samsung [...]
DANBURY, Conn., Apr. 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) — ATMI, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATMI), a global technology company and supplier of advanced materials solutions to the microelectronics industry, cut the ribbon on their new manufacturing facility in JangAn, South Korea today at a Grand Opening Ceremony in the Gyeonggi province. Key customers, local government dignitaries, ATMI executives and [...]