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Gyeonggi Province Designates ‘Tasha’s Garden 251’ as Private Garden No. 2

Gyeonggi Province Designates ‘Tasha’s Garden 251’ as Private Garden No. 2

SUWON, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – On Saturday, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced the registration of ‘Tasha’s Garden 251’ located in Sanpan-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, as Gyeonggi Province’s Private Garden No. 2.  Tasha’s Garden 251 is a privately owned garden covering 5,839 square meters. It features a variety of trees and native plants, including pine trees, maple [...]

Samsung’s ‘The Wall’ Powers Lucid Motors’ Cutting-Edge Vehicle Design Studio

Samsung’s ‘The Wall’ Powers Lucid Motors’ Cutting-Edge Vehicle Design Studio

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has provided Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle brand based in California, with a high-tech screen called “The Wall.” Located at Lucid Motors’ Design Studio in Newark, California, The Wall is a massive, super-clear display that measures 5.65 meters in width and 3.2 meters in height. It [...]

Rare Scenes of Endangered Wildlife Captured by Unmanned Cameras at National Parks

Rare Scenes of Endangered Wildlife Captured by Unmanned Cameras at National Parks

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A rare sight of a wildcat, the only small wild member of the cat family on the Korean peninsula, and a badger, the top-level omnivorous predator walking together, was caught by an unmanned camera installed at a national park.  To commemorate the Chuseok holiday, the Korea National Park Service unveiled [...]

SK Innovation Hosts 7th Annual GMF, Largest Music Festival for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

SK Innovation Hosts 7th Annual GMF, Largest Music Festival for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Innovation announced on Wednesday that the Great Music Festival (GMF) for individuals with developmental disabilities, the largest of its kind in South Korea, was held at the New Millennial Hall of Konkuk University on September 26. This year marks the seventh anniversary of the GMF, hosted by the Heart to [...]

London Hosts K-pop Performance to Showcase Korea’s Cultural Heritage

London Hosts K-pop Performance to Showcase Korea’s Cultural Heritage

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of prominent K-pop singers will visit London to promote the beauty and value of Korean cultural heritage. On Tuesday, the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation announced its collaboration with KBS to host the ‘Korea On Stage in London’ performance at Wembley Arena on November 8. This event will mark [...]

Seoul’s Public Dog Pool Makes a Splash with Over 1,800 Happy Canines and 2,500 Pet Owners

Seoul’s Public Dog Pool Makes a Splash with Over 1,800 Happy Canines and 2,500 Pet Owners

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government shared on Tuesday that a total of 1,826 dogs and 2,500 pet owners enjoyed the public dog pool at Ttukseomhangangang Park in Gwangjin-gu from September 2 to September 24. The busiest day was September 10 when 526 pet owners and 376 dogs came to visit. [...]

South Korea Holds Grand Military Parade for Armed Forces Day Amid Rising Tensions

South Korea Holds Grand Military Parade for Armed Forces Day Amid Rising Tensions

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Missiles, tanks, and military personnel paraded through central Seoul to mark Armed Forces Day, the first such event in a decade. President Yoon Suk Yeol, alongside Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup and military leaders, participated in the procession despite the rain. This parade signifies South Korea’s increased focus on military [...]

LG Unveils Innovative LG Gram Fold: A Folding Laptop with Versatile Display

LG Unveils Innovative LG Gram Fold: A Folding Laptop with Versatile Display

SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics made an announcement on Monday about their new product, the LG Gram Fold. This is a unique laptop because it can fold and unfold, something no other Korean brand has introduced before. The LG Gram Fold is able to do this because it uses a special kind [...]

Hyundai Launches ‘I’M DOgNOR’ Campaign to Promote Dog Blood Donation Culture

Hyundai Launches ‘I’M DOgNOR’ Campaign to Promote Dog Blood Donation Culture

SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. has announced a new campaign called “2023 I’M DOgNOR” with the aim of encouraging a culture of dog blood donation for dogs. The name DOgNOR comes from combining the words “dog” and “donor.” Currently, over 90% of the blood used for dog transfusions in Korea comes [...]

Korean Hanbok Fashion Show Celebrates Cultural Connections in Bulgaria

Korean Hanbok Fashion Show Celebrates Cultural Connections in Bulgaria

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – On September 20th, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria hosted a captivating hanbok fashion show at Sofia’s Central Military Club, the capital of Bulgaria, to celebrate and showcase the rich tapestry of traditional Korean culture. The runway finale was set to the soundtrack of Korea’s UNESCO [...]