WONJU, Sep. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The red bat, a Class I endangered wildlife species and Natural Monument No. 452, is also referred to as the ‘golden bat.’ It has been documented inhabiting the Chiaksan National Park area in Wonju for a span of eight years. In 2015, during a park resource survey within Chiaksan National [...]
WONJU, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural Wonju Barefoot Walking Festival, under the theme “Wonju: The City of Barefoot Adventures,” took place last Saturday in Wonju, Gangwon-do, and was met with enthusiastic acclaim. In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of events that blend well-being and leisure, with a particular [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gwanghwamun Bookyard in Seoul, situated within Gwanghwamun Square, has reopened its doors to serve the people of Seoul, embracing the idea of a “library after dark” or “Library at Night.” The Seoul Metropolitan Government has officially announced the resumption of operations for the Seoul Outdoor Library, which had [...]
BUSAN, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Blue Planet Future Festival (BPFF), a film festival dedicated to addressing the urgent climate crisis, is set to commence in Busan. With renowned singer Yoon Ha serving as the festival’s honorary ambassador, this event will feature over 50 films, each tackling a range of critical environmental issues. On [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the Tour de DMZ 2023 international road cycling competition will take place from Sept. 1 to 5. The competition, which was inaugurated in 2016, is jointly organized by the ministry, the Incheon city government, the Gyeonggi provincial government, and the [...]
SEOUL, ILSAN, INJE, GWANGJU & other major cities across the nation, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The spectacle of a super blue moon is upon us. A super blue moon is a captivating fusion of two celestial events: a supermoon, which graces the sky when the moon reaches its closest proximity to Earth during its [...]
YONGIN, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Two decades have passed since the luminous spectacle of Nam June Paik’s 2002 creation, the Transmission Tower, illuminated the urban expanse. Now, this iconic artwork finds itself once again gracing the premises of the Nam June Paik Art Center, an exclusive institution bearing his illustrious name. Under the aegis [...]
BUSAN, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) made an announcement on Tuesday regarding the remarkable success of CGV DRIVE IN Yeongdo. This unique drive-in theater, situated within Taejongdae Amusement Park in Yeongdo-gu, has achieved an impressive milestone by attracting over 3,500 visitors within just 100 days of its inauguration. Officially launched [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinsegae Department Store is currently engaging in an exciting art marketing initiative in partnership with the internationally acclaimed graffiti artist, Andre Saraiva. Running from August 25 to September 27, the event is centered around the theme ‘SHINSEGAE LOVES ANDRE’. This captivating endeavor showcases a captivating drawing show curated by [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A “muscle beach,” complete with fitness equipment, has been established at Gangmun Beach in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, Gangwon Province. St. John’s Hotel obtained the necessary permissions from the city to utilize this space, and a company specializing in group fitness training has invested in an array [...]