AJU PRESS ASIA FIRST NEWS AGENCY

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Yoo Na-hyun
Yoo Na-hyun유나현
PhotographerGeopolitics, Culture, History, People & Photo Journalist
Photojournalist, AJU PRESS (AJP) Covering news, culture and society in South Korea through an Asian perspective. "Every moment is worth documenting."
Latest by Yoo Na-hyun
  • Netflix Scandal revealed
    Netflix 'Scandal' revealed From left, actress Nana, director Jung Ji-woo, actor Ji Chang-wook and actress Son Ye-jin pose for photos during a press conference for the Netflix series "Scandal" at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in Jongno District, Seoul, on Sept. 9, 2026. "Scandal" follows Lady Cho, a talented woman constrained by the rigid expectations placed on women in the Joseon Dynasty, and Cho Won, Joseon's most notorious playboy, as they engage in a daring and dangerous wager of love that also entangles a woman named Hee-yeon. 2026.09.09. 2026-09-09 19:05:17
  • Autumn arrives in Seoul
    Autumn arrives in Seoul Leaves begin to turn red, signaling the arrival of autumn, as seen from N Seoul Tower in central Seoul on Sept. 9, 2026. 2026-09-09 19:02:01
  • Korea Post Shopping launches Chuseok gift fair
    Korea Post Shopping launches Chuseok gift fair Broadcaster Moon Se-yoon and models pose for photos during a promotional event for the 2026 Korea Post Shopping Chuseok Gift Fair at the Seoul Central Post Office in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of Sep. 8, 2026. Korea Post is holding the fair from Sep. 1 to 27, offering discounts on Chuseok gifts and holiday food items. During the event, a special promotion called “Daldal Week” offers 10 popular products at special prices each week. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-09-08 16:26:31
  • Public forum discusses admission fees for royal palaces and tombs in Seoul
    Public forum discusses admission fees for royal palaces and tombs in Seoul A public forum on admission fees for royal palaces and tombs is held at an annex of the National Palace Museum of Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of Sep. 8, 2026. The forum was organized to discuss ways to ensure sustainable visitor services and improve the admission fee system for royal palaces and tombs. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-09-08 16:22:43
  • Seoul station begins Chuseok holiday train ticket sales for all passengers
    Seoul station begins Chuseok holiday train ticket sales for all passengers A notice on ticket reservations for the Chuseok holiday is displayed at Seoul Station in Seoul on Sept. 7, 2026. Reservations for Chuseok holiday train tickets are available from Sept. 7 to 11 for all passengers, including senior citizens, people with disabilities and eligible national merit recipients, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2026-09-07 14:58:36
  • KTX and SRT Integration: Chuseok train tickets require membership conversion
    KTX and SRT Integration: Chuseok train tickets require membership conversion A notice on ticket reservations for the 2026 Chuseok holiday is displayed at Seoul Station in Seoul on Sept. 7, 2026. Following the integration of KTX and SRT services, Chuseok train tickets are available to integrated members, while existing SR members are required to convert their accounts to integrated membership to make reservations. 2026-09-07 14:56:14
  • When DDP becomes the heart of Seoul fashion
    When DDP becomes the heart of Seoul fashion Dongdaemun Design Plaza is no stranger to people dressed to stand out. But when Seoul Fashion Week arrives, the atmosphere changes. Across DDP's broad steps, open plazas and sweeping silver curves, visitors gather in clothes chosen not merely to be worn, but to be seen. Some arrive in vivid colors. Others favor sharply tailored silhouettes, oversized pieces or combinations rarely encountered on an ordinary day in Seoul. Strangers stop to admire one another's outfits. Cameras turn toward anyone who catches the eye. The runway is no longer confined to the show venue. Before visitors enter the official shows, the spaces outside DDP become runways of their own. People pose against the futuristic architecture, photograph one another and study the looks passing by. Inside, models and designers command the official stage.Outside, visitors create another. For a few days, the entire DDP complex becomes a place where watching and being watched are equally part of the experience. Seoul Fashion Week, launched in 2000 and organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is held twice a year for the spring-summer and fall-winter seasons. It gives Korean designers a platform to present their collections to international audiences and connect with overseas buyers. The 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week runs from Sept. 1 to 6 at DDP and other venues, including Lotte World Mall in Jamsil. The program includes 21 fashion shows and eight presentations featuring Korean designer brands. A trade show brings together 97 brands with international buyers. But Seoul Fashion Week is shaped by more than designers, models and business deals. The people who come to watch are part of the spectacle themselves. Around DDP, fashion becomes something immediate and personal. A jacket, a pair of boots, an unusual silhouette or a carefully chosen accessory can turn an ordinary visitor into the subject of another person's photograph. Against DDP's vast metallic facade, each outfit adds its own color and character. Some visitors come for the collections. Some come to photograph them. Others simply come dressed in a way they might not anywhere else. Together, they create the scene outside the runway. Fashion can be an industry, a profession or one of the simplest ways people show something about themselves. For one week, all of those meanings converge at DDP. And the heart of Seoul fashion beats not only inside the shows, but everywhere around them. 2026-09-06 09:37:10
  • Aju Business Daily hosts 18th GGGF 2026 on KOREA, State of AI
    Aju Business Daily hosts 18th GGGF 2026 on 'KOREA, State of AI' Participants pose for a group photo during the 18th Good Growth Global Forum (GGGF 2026), hosted by Aju Business Daily under the theme "KOREA, State of AI," at The Plaza Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul, Sept. 2, 2026. From left are Lee Keum-ryong, chairman of Koglo.com; Yoon Yong-keun, a lawmaker of the People Power Party (PPP); Jeong Jeom-sig, floor leader of the PPP; Cho Jung-sik, speaker of the National Assembly; Kwak Young-gil, chairman of Aju News Corporation; Kim Jang-kyum, a lawmaker of the PPP; and Lim Kyu-jin, president of Aju Business Daily. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-09-02 16:48:02
  • What makes Lotterias new Ria Bulgogi Red burgers a must-try?
    What makes Lotteria's new 'Ria Bulgogi Red' burgers a must-try? Models showcase Lotte GRS's two new "Ria Bulgogi Red" burgers during a launch event at a Lotteria restaurant near Sookmyung Women's University Station in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Sept. 2, 2026. The "Ria Bulgogi Red" features a bulgogi patty topped with spicy-sweet red bulgogi sauce and crispy fried potato strips, while the "Ria Bulgogi Double Red" adds a second patty and cheese for a heartier option. Both burgers add a spicy twist to Lotteria's signature "Ria Bulgogi," offering a sweet and spicy flavor. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-09-02 16:45:11
  • Korean and Italian artists showcase at Italy at Frieze exhibition in Seoul
    Korean and Italian artists showcase at 'Italy at Frieze' exhibition in Seoul An exhibition titled "Italy at Frieze: The Golden Trace" is underway at the Italian ambassador's residence in Seoul, on Sep. 1, 2026. Held in conjunction with Frieze Seoul, the exhibition brings together works by Korean artist Yeesookyung and Italian artist Andrea Francolino. 2026-09-01 21:57:12