MOKPO, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique cross-cultural television venture, Mokpo MBC and Vietnam’s VTV are collaborating on a reality program titled “Multicultural Night Market,” set in the heart of Mokpo’s old downtown district from October 7 to 11. The show, which blends elements of reality TV and culinary entertainment, centers around a vacant storefront [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will launch a weeklong cultural exchange program in New York on Saturday, aiming to introduce Korean Zen meditation and temple cuisine to local audiences. A group of around 100 monks and staff members from the Jogye Order will be visiting the U.S. city [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Hybe, the K-pop company behind global sensation BTS, has partnered with the National Museum Cultural Foundation to release a new series of merchandise that blends the beauty of traditional Korean culture with the influence of the K-pop group. The 2024 “Dalmajung BTS X MU:DS” collection will launch Wednesday, coinciding [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – On October 3, the streets of Haebangchon in Seoul’s Yongsan district came alive with color and celebration as the Seoul Drag Parade 2024 made its long-awaited return after a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to bring drag out of the nightclubs and bars and into the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean consumers are spending close to 500,000 won per year on subscription services, according to a new report released on October 2. The “Subscription Wars 2024″ report, presented by the British subscription bundling and payment company Bango at the M360 APAC conference in Seoul, reveals that South Korean consumers [...]
POHANG, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) inaugurated its “2024 POSTECH AutumnFest” on October 1, marking a departure from traditional university festivals in South Korea. The two-day event showcased German culture, drawing inspiration from Munich’s famous Oktoberfest. This initiative marks the beginning of what POSTECH envisions as an annual festival, [...]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean Pianist Lim Yunchan won the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Award in the piano category, the annual British award’s organizer said Wednesday, marking the first time that a Korean pianist has received the prize dubbed the Oscars for classical music. During a ceremony in London, Lim, 20, received [...]
GANGNEUNG, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of Buddhism and environmental consciousness, Hyeondeok Temple in Gangneung is preparing for its annual memorial service dedicated to animals and plants on October 12. The event, now in its 23rd year, stands as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Under the theme [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — As the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia’s largest, gears up to offer cinephiles over 200 films, here are some recommendations for audiences eager to discover new Korean films. Each of the films highlighted will have its worldwide premiere at this year’s BIFF. ■ “Uprising” Starring Gang Dong-won [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off on Wednesday, featuring the historical drama “Uprising” as its opening film, the festival’s first-ever over-the-top (OTT) production to hold this honor. The organizer has said the selection reflects the festival’s efforts to capture the significant shifts in the global film [...]