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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
  • Na Hong-jins sci-fi thriller Hope to hit theaters next week
    Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' to hit theaters next week SEOUL, July 7 (AJP) - Director Na Hong-jin's latest film "Hope" is set to hit theaters next week, about two months after the sci-fi thriller made its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May. Set for release on July 15, the 160-minute film starring veteran actor Hwang Jung-min along with Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon revolves around a story set in a demilitarized border village where unidentified objects suddenly appear. The film also features Hollywood stars such as Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Taylor Russell. "Hope" marks Na's first feature film since his 2016 hit "The Wailing," which followed his acclaimed works "The Chaser" (2008) and "The Yellow Sea" (2010). 2026-07-07 16:47:07
  • Volunteers serve Samgyetang to help vulnerable residents beat summer heat
    Volunteers serve Samgyetang to help vulnerable residents beat summer heat SEOUL, July 7 (AJP) - Workers and volunteers from the Korean Red Cross shared a traditional meal with underprivileged residents at an event in Seoul on Tuesday. The event coincided with Chobok, the first of the three summer days along with Jungbok and Malbok, which come every 10 days apart and are collectively called Sambok, when Koreans traditionally eat samgyetang or chicken soup with ginseng, to beat the summer heat. More than 50 employees and volunteers from the charity organization prepared samgyetang and distributed it to some 150 households in need in cooperation with non-ferrous metal smelting company Korea Zinc. Korea Zinc also donated 16 million won (about US$10,000) to provide summer blankets and pillows to 430 underprivileged households in northwestern Seoul. The Korean Red Cross has held the annual event every summer to help vulnerable residents stay healthy during the hot season. 2026-07-07 16:23:32
  • Na Hong-jins Hope unveiled in Seoul
    Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' unveiled in Seoul SEOUL, July 06 (AJP) - Director Na Hong-jin and actors Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon pose during a press screening and press conference for the film "Hope" at COEX in Seoul on July 6, 2026. 2026-07-06 18:49:22
  • Zo In-sung brings Hope to COEX
    Zo In-sung brings 'Hope' to COEX SEOUL, July 06 (AJP) - Actor Zo In-sung poses during a press screening and press conference for the film "Hope" at COEX in Seoul on July 6, 2026. 2026-07-06 18:47:05
  • Jung Ho-yeon attends Hope press conference
    Jung Ho-yeon attends 'Hope' press conference SEOUL, July 06 (AJP) - Actress Jung Ho-yeon poses during a press screening and press conference for the film "Hope" at COEX in Seoul on July 6, 2026. 2026-07-06 18:45:10
  • Hwang Jung-min shines at Hope screening
    Hwang Jung-min shines at 'Hope' screening SEOUL, July 06 (AJP) - Actor Hwang Jung-min poses during a press screening and press conference for the film "Hope" at COEX in Seoul on July 6, 2026. 2026-07-06 18:43:16
  • Pump prices drop below 2,000 won amid easing tensions in Middle East
    Pump prices drop below 2,000 won amid easing tensions in Middle East SEOUL, July 6 (AJP) - Pump prices fell to below 2000 won (about US$1.3) this week as international crude oil prices declined amid ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding late last month to end the months-long conflict in the Middle East. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation's website Opinet on Monday, the average retail price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide stood at 1,952.1 won per liter in the first week of July, down 55.7 won from the previous week. The average retail price of diesel also fell 58.9 won from a week earlier to 1,942.4 won per liter. The decline was also partly attributed to government measures to cap fuel prices, which helped lower costs. 2026-07-06 18:25:34
  • Tech expo in Seoul showcases cutting-edge quantum technologies
    Tech expo in Seoul showcases cutting-edge quantum technologies SEOUL, July 2 (AJP) - A tech expo dubbed "Quantum Korea" kicked off its three-day run at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on Thursday. Under the theme "Quantum in Action, Grand Challenges for Innovation," the expo, now in its fourth year, runs until Saturday, bringing together about 56 companies and research institutions from 12 countries to showcase the latest advances in quantum technologies. Booths from South Korean institutes and tech firms, as well as global companies such as IBM, IonQ, Quandela and Pasqal, are showcasing their research achievements and cutting-edge technologies, allowing visitors to explore next-generation quantum technologies on display. The expo comes at an opportune time as South Korea seeks to nurture quantum technology as one of its key strategic future industries, along with artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. 2026-07-02 17:28:25
  • Spencer Kim kicks off AMCHAM AI Forum 2026
    Spencer Kim kicks off AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - Spencer Kim, vice president and president of Qualcomm Korea, delivers the opening keynote, "The Year of Agents," during the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-02 14:47:40
  • U.S. Embassys Heller addresses AI Forum in Seoul
    U.S. Embassy's Heller addresses AI Forum in Seoul SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - The Hon. James Heller, Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy Seoul, delivers remarks during the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-02 14:42:59