SEOUL, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Lotte Property & Development announced on Sunday the successful completion of the 2025 Lotte Aquathlon, a unique endurance race that drew more than 800 participants to Seoul’s iconic Songpa District for a combination of open-water swimming and vertical running. Now in its fourth year, the Lotte Aquathlon combines a 1.5-kilometer [...]
INCHEON, South Korea, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The world’s largest soft-tip dart tournament, the K-Dart Festival, opened Sunday at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, drawing 3,500 participants from 16 countries and signaling South Korea’s growing influence in the global dart industry. Hosted by the Korea Soft Darts Association and organized by Phoenix Darts, a leading [...]
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In the heart of Seoul, a new exhibition at Gyeongbokgung Palace is offering visitors a reimagined experience of Korea’s royal heritage by blending traditional architecture with modern artistic interpretation. Titled “Thinking Gyeongbokgung”, the exhibition is a collaboration between the Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency, featuring a series [...]
DAEGU, South Korea, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite sweltering heat topping 36 degrees Celsius (97°F), thousands gathered Tuesday evening in Daegu’s Duryu Park for the opening of the 13th Chimaek Festival — an annual celebration of South Korea’s beloved pairing of chicken and beer. Cooling mist systems and water trucks were deployed throughout the festival [...]
DAEGU, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea grapples with increasingly erratic weather due to climate change—marked by heatwaves and sudden torrential rains—specialized rescue dogs trained to detect human scent underwater are emerging as crucial assets in search and rescue missions during flood disasters. Known as “water rescue detection dogs,” these highly trained canines [...]
SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea launched its largest-ever quantum technology event on Monday, expanding its focus beyond science to encompass industrial applications, international collaboration, and business innovation. Quantum Korea 2025, now positioned as the world’s largest quantum research and industry exhibition, opened at Seoul’s Yangjae aT Center under the theme “100 Years [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea on Thursday kicked off its first-ever MyK FESTA, a large-scale K-culture festival designed to celebrate the global influence of Korean content and expand its international reach. The four-day event, held in Seoul’s Olympic Park, is expected to draw over 30,000 participants, including 20,000 international fans and global industry [...]
JEJU, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As summer nears, Jeju Island is transformed by the vibrant hues of hydrangeas—arguably the island’s most iconic early-summer bloom. Typically appearing in early June and peaking for about a month, these vivid blossoms drape coastal paths, forest trails, and historic landmarks across the island, offering locals and tourists alike a [...]
JEJU, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island has begun harvesting its signature seasonal delicacy — chotang sweet corn — a favorite summer treat prized for its juicy crunch and natural sweetness. According to the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services, harvesting started in late May with greenhouse-grown crops and has now expanded to open-field tunnel-grown [...]
SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The nation’s largest tech business exhibition, Smart Tech Korea 2025, opened Tuesday at COEX in Seoul, bringing together cutting-edge innovations from around the globe under the themes of “Bold Technological Innovation” and “Shaping the Future.” The event runs through June 13. Now in its 14th year, the expo features [...]