Korean New Year 2024. In the 2024 year of the wood dragon, the holiday period lasts from february 9th to 12th. In south korea, new year's day is a time for joyful celebrations and family gatherings.
A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with north korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. South korea celebrates 11 national holidays annually, including lunar new year, buddha’s birthday, and chuseok, which shift in date following the lunar calendar.