Journalist
Yoo Na-hyun유나현
shooting@ajupress.com
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."
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British Princess Anne highlights longstanding bilateral ties at Seoul reception SEOUL, July 15 (AJP) - Britain's Princess Anne, who is on a three-day visit to South Korea, stressed the strong and enduring partnership between the U.K. and South Korea during a reception hosted by the British Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday. The reception, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul, brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, academics, cultural figures and youth representatives to celebrate the longstanding ties between the two countries. The princess said she was "pleased" to visit South Korea "for the fourth time," adding that each visit had deepened her understanding of the country. She also praised South Korea's rapid development, saying she had been "impressed" by the country's transformation over the years. Highlighting the long-standing ties between the two countries, she stressed the importance of bilateral relations and called for continued efforts to deepen cooperation in various areas including maritime cooperation. As part of such efforts, Anne visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan and toured its facilities earlier in the day. Recalling the late Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Andong in South Korea in 1999, she described it as an example of the longstanding people-to-people ties that underpin bilateral relations, adding that future cooperation should continue to be built on mutual respect, innovation and a willingness to learn from one another. Tuesday night's reception also featured members of K-pop girl group NMIXX, who have been promoting the British Embassy in Seoul's campaign for girls' empowerment. 2026-07-15 09:35:37 -
SK hynix announces ADR IPO pricing SEOUL, July 10 (AJP) - Shares of SK hynix are displayed on an electronic board at Hana Bank’s dealing room in central Seoul on July 10, 2026, after the company announced that it had finalized the initial public offering price of its American depositary receipts at $149 per share, or approximately 225,000 won. 2026-07-10 20:45:51 -
Summer rainy season starts in Korea SEOUL, July 09 (AJP) - Heavy rain fell across the Seoul metropolitan area and other parts of central South Korea on Wednesday as the country entered a period of so-called "monsoon heat," in which the rainy season overlaps with extreme summer temperatures. This year's monsoon arrived later than usual, causing the rainy season and heat wave to coincide. High humidity from persistent rainfall, followed by intense sunshine after the rain clears, is expected to drive the heat index significantly higher in the coming days. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), heavy rain advisories were issued for central regions while heat wave advisories remained in effect for southern areas. KMA also issued this year's first tropical night advisories for parts of North Gyeongsang Province, where nighttime temperatures are expected to remain above 25 degrees Celsius. Rain is forecast to continue across the greater Seoul area and Gangwon Province through Thursday morning before moving northward. As the North Pacific High expands over the Korean Peninsula later this week, hot and humid conditions are expected to intensify nationwide, with daytime highs reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius over the weekend. High humidity is also expected to increase the perceived temperature, while tropical nights are likely to become more widespread. 2026-07-09 17:00:08 -
Korea's first AI-dedicated channel ABC kicks off ...with the help of robot SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) -Artificial intelligence was not just the subject. It was the host. A humanoid robot shared the stage with an ABC news anchor Wedneday as Aju Media Group officially launched ABC (AI Business Channel), South Korea's first television network dedicated to artificial intelligence. The robot co-hosted the ceremony, exchanged remarks with its human counterpart and capped its appearance with a kung fu demonstration, turning the launch into a showcase of how AI is moving from concept to everyday media. An AI-generated video of Aju Media Group Chairman Kwak Young-gil delivered the opening keynote, while Kim Woo-chang, Senior Presidential Secretary for National AI Policy, read a congratulatory message on behalf of President Lee Jae Myung. The ceremony ended with a symbolic launch performance as guests jointly activated the opening of the new channel, followed by a promotional video and a commemorative group photograph. Studio Meta K CEO Kim Kwang-jip later presented how artificial intelligence is expected to reshape broadcasting, content creation and the media industry. With ABC, Aju Media Group expands beyond newspapers, newswire services and digital platforms into television, positioning itself as a multimedia company focused on the AI era. The launch is followed by the AI Ecosystem Innovation Forum on July 9 under the theme "The Birth of a New Media: Industrial Transformation Powered by the AI Ecosystem," and a policy breakfast with lawmakers and government officials at the National Assembly on July 10. 2026-07-08 17:47:21 -
Netflix's 'The East Palace' Unveiled in Seoul SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Actors Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo pose during the press conference for the Netflix series ‘The East Palace’ at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. 2026-07-08 12:30:20 -
Netflix's 'The East Palace' Unveiled in Seoul SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Actors Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo and director Choi Jung-kyu pose during the press conference for the Netflix series 'The East Palace' at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-08 12:27:38 -
Director Choi unveils Netflix's 'The East Palace' SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Director Choi Jung-kyu speaks during the press conference for the Netflix series 'The East Palace' at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-08 12:22:49 -
Jo Seung-woo shines at 'The East Palace' press event SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Actor Jo Seung-woo poses during the press conference for the Netflix series 'The East Palace' at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. 2026-07-08 12:20:06 -
Roh Yoon-seo shines at 'The East Palace' press event SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Actress Roh Yoon-seo poses during the press conference for the Netflix series 'The East Palace' at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. 2026-07-08 12:11:26 -
Netflix's 'The East Palace' unveiled with Nam Joo-hyuk SEOUL, July 08 (AJP) - Actor Nam Joo-hyuk poses during the press conference for the Netflix series 'The East Palace' at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Seoul on July 8, 2026. 2026-07-08 12:10:11