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Daewoo E&C selected as sole bidder for W10.7tr airport project
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

Daewoo E&C selected as sole bidder for W10.7tr airport project

Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Thursday it has been selected as the sole negotiating partner for the land reclamation project for the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan, marking a key step toward advancing one of Korea’s largest infrastructure development projects. According to Daewoo E&C, it officially notified the Public Procurement Service of its intention to proceed with a negotiated contract for the project the previous day. The procurement agency had earlier informed the company that it

Meet Bib Gourmand rookies in Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2026
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Meet Bib Gourmand rookies in Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2026

The Michelin Guide has revealed eight new Bib Gourmand additions in its 2026 edition for Seoul and Busan, spotlighting restaurants that deliver quality cooking at accessible prices. The Bib Gourmand distinction recognizes establishments serving a complete meal for under 45,000 won ($31) per person. The list included Seoul's 3rd Samgyetang, a third-generation restaurant founded in 1973, which continues to draw loyalists with its deeply flavored broth made from more than 40 ingredients. Topped wit

'Godzilla Minus Zero' Trailer Released, Kaiju Targets New York
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'Godzilla Minus Zero' Trailer Released, Kaiju Targets New York

The first trailer for the new film "Godzilla Minus Zero" has been released, revealing plot details and showing the iconic kaiju targeting New York City. Director Takashi Yamazaki unveiled the footage, confirming an IMAX release.

Busan's Luxury Real Estate Market Shifts Focus
CultureKorea Herald28d ago

Busan's Luxury Real Estate Market Shifts Focus

Busan's luxury real estate market is evolving, with wealthy residents now looking beyond the traditional Marine City high-rises towards uphill properties, indicating a shift in the city's symbol of wealth.

In Busan's Gijang, spring comes with anchovies
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

In Busan's Gijang, spring comes with anchovies

Spring comes in many forms: cherry blossoms, pale pastel outfits appearing after months of winter drab, or the first green shoots on the dinner table. In a fishing town of Gijang, Busan, however, the season announces itself with a far more pungent sign: the salty, briny smell of fresh anchovies. Dae-byeon Village and its bustling namesake port account for about 60 percent of South Korea’s anchovy catch, harvested using drift-net fishing. Anchovies, which live for only one year, are caught primar

Sri Lanka seeking Korean cooperation for capacity-building: deputy FM
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Sri Lanka seeking Korean cooperation for capacity-building: deputy FM

Sri Lanka is seeking to elevate ties with South Korea through capacity-building, investment and labor mobility, Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Wednesday. Last week, Hemachandra was in Seoul and Busan, where he met Korea’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-hae to discuss bilateral economic and labor cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. Separately, h

BTS Launches 'The City' Project in Las Vegas and Busan
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BTS Launches 'The City' Project in Las Vegas and Busan

K-pop sensation BTS has announced 'The City' project, an immersive festival experience set to transform Las Vegas and Busan into cultural hubs. The initiative aims to engage fans and celebrate the group's music and influence in these cities.

Busan Prepares for BTS Concerts with Accommodation and Safety Plans
CultureKorea Herald9d ago

Busan Prepares for BTS Concerts with Accommodation and Safety Plans

Busan city officials are implementing a coordinated plan to improve safety, transportation, and accommodations for the upcoming BTS World Tour concerts. The city is offering youth hostels and temple stays for tens of thousands of expected global fans, while also cracking down on inflated prices.

South Korea restarts Gori-2 nuclear reactor
WorldKorea Heraldyonhap-english18d ago2 sources

South Korea restarts Gori-2 nuclear reactor

South Korea has restarted the Gori-2 nuclear reactor, located in Busan, three years after it was suspended for safety checks and facility improvements.

Packages and promotions
CultureKorea Herald26d ago

Packages and promotions

Cherry blossom season meets spa reset at Signiel Busan Signiel Busan is leaning into spring with a spa-focused stay that pairs an overnight room with extended wellness treatments.

Packages and promotions
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Packages and promotions

Signiel Busan marks White Day with music and dining Signiel Busan will mark White Day with a series of romantic offerings overlooking Haeundae Beach.

Highways jammed as people return home on final day of Lunar New Year holiday
CultureKorea Herald2mo ago

Highways jammed as people return home on final day of Lunar New Year holiday

Major expressways nationwide were congested Wednesday, as people returned home on the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday. The nation marked the major holiday, known as Seol, the previous day, with the holiday period beginning over the weekend and running through Wednesday. On some sections of the Gyeongbu Expressway, which links Seoul to the southeastern city of Busan through major cities, cars were often at a standstill as of Wednesday morning due to heavy traffic. As of 8 a.m., travel tim