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Yoo Na-hyun유나현
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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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Lawmaker Cha Ji-ho addresses AI innovations SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - Cha Ji-ho, a lawmaker of the 22nd National Assembly, 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 14:40:56 -
James Kim opens AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - James Kim, chairman and CEO of AMCHAM Korea, delivers opening remarks during the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-02 14:38:56 -
AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 kicks off in Seoul SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - James Kim, chairman and CEO of AMCHAM Korea, poses for a commemorative photo with speakers ahead of the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026, held under the theme of "Powering Korea’s AI Future: Partnership, Policy, and Scale," at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2, 2026. 2026-07-02 14:36:53 -
Large lithium batteries banned from Seoul subways SEOUL, July 1 (AJP) - Passengers are no longer allowed to bring large-capacity lithium batteries on subways in Seoul under new regulations taking effect on Wednesday. They are prohibited from bringing lithium batteries exceeding 160 watt-hours (Wh) and battery-powered personal mobility devices, including electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric unicycles into subway stations and other railway stations in metropolitan areas. The ban, which came after a series of fires involving lithium batteries, is part of measures to enhance safety on public transportation. But electric wheelchairs and medical scooters will be exempt from the ban to protect the rights of passengers with disabilities. According to Seoul Metro, the restriction applies only to lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh, which are typically used in personal mobility devices. Most everyday electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops and commonly used portable power banks, fall below that level and remain permitted. A 160Wh battery is roughly equivalent to a 43,000 mAh power bank. Standard portable chargers with capacities of 10,000 mAh to 20,000 mAh can still be carried, although passengers are advised to check the capacity of their devices, as specifications vary by model. However, concerns remain as some passengers may carry high-capacity batteries in their bags, which are difficult to identify without inspecting passengers' belongings. 2026-07-01 18:14:04 -
What better way to beat Seoul summer than with samba heat? SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - The vibrant sounds of Brazil echoed through central Seoul on Wednesday as Lotte World Adventure brought a burst of carnival spirit to Myeong-dong, staging a colorful street performance to mark the start of its annual summer festival. Brazilian dancers in dazzling feathered costumes paraded along Myeong-dong's UNESCO Street, captivating shoppers and tourists with energetic performances that briefly transformed one of Seoul's busiest commercial districts into an open-air carnival. Artificial snowfall drifted over the crowd, offering a brief illusion of escape from the scorching summer heat as dancers invited spectators to clap, sway and soak in the festive atmosphere. Children danced along the sidelines while visitors from around the world raised their smartphones to capture the spectacle. Once the music stopped, many queued to pose for photographs with the performers, extending the carnival long after the final beat. The street performance served as a preview of Lotte World Adventure's summer festival, "Unsealed: Goblin Mayhem," which opened on June 26 and runs through Aug. 30. The seasonal program features the Samba Carnival Parade, the dance show "Samba Together," themed photo zones and other interactive attractions celebrating the energy of Brazilian carnival culture. For a few lively moments, samba proved that sometimes the best escape from the summer heat is simply to dance through it. 2026-07-01 15:53:45 -
Myeong-dong dances with Lotte's Samba show SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure samba performers and the theme park's mascots, Loti and Lorry, pose for photos with tourists after a special street performance on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-01 15:32:13 -
Lotte World kicks off summer with Samba SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. 2026-07-01 15:30:07 -
Lotte World celebrates with Samba spectacle SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. 2026-07-01 15:27:38 -
Brazilian Samba parade brings summer energy to Myeong-dong SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 2026-07-01 15:25:10 -
Heat advisory grips Seoul while monsoon approaches SEOUL, June 30 (AJP) - Seoulites sought temporary relief from the scorching heat under shaded areas and other resting spots including the Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul on Tuesday, as a heat advisory remained in effect across the capital. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), daytime temperatures in Seoul climbed to around 33 degrees Celsius. The KMA said heat advisories remain in place for Seoul, parts of the surrounding metropolitan area, and the central Chungcheong region, as daytime highs above 30 degrees Celsius are expected to persist this week. Scattered showers are also expected in inland areas including Seoul later in the day, with some regions seeing heavy downpours of up to 20 millimeters per hour, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, this year's monsoon season is set to begin on the southern resort island of Jeju with heavy rainfall expected through Thursday, arriving more than a week later than the seasonal average, before moving north toward Seoul. 2026-06-30 16:34:47