Journalist

Yoon Ju-hye
  • Crowds flock to Gyeongju museum after APEC summit
    Crowds flock to Gyeongju museum after APEC summit SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - A couple of exhibition rooms and halls at the Gyeongju National Museum, which were used as the main venues for last week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the southeastern city, are set to open for general admission, starting this week. Capitalizing on the momentum from the city's successful hosting of the multilateral gathering, the museum is running a special exhibition from Thursday through the end of next month, featuring the actual tables where global leaders met, official diplomatic protocol items, and memorabilia from various sideline meetings and events. Visitors will be allowed to tour the summit's various venues including those where President Lee Jae Myung met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. They can also take photos at several photo zones set up throughout the museum. Located in the heart of the city, once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla that flourished for over 1,000 years, the museum is known for its rich collection of artifacts and other relics of historical and cultural significance. "We are pleased to present this special exhibition, offering visitors an immersive journey into the spaces and atmosphere of the recently concluded summit," said the museum's director Yoon Sang-deok, expressing his excitement. Meanwhile, another exhibition there showcasing ornate, gold-plated ancient crowns has become a hit after news spread that a replica was among the lavish gifts given to Trump during his visit. Swamped with hordes of visitors, the museum has capped daily admissions at 2,250, allowing only 150 people per session. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-11-05 14:17:11
  • Park Bo-gum to promote hanbok globally in time for Chuseok
    Park Bo-gum to promote hanbok globally in time for Chuseok SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - A series of giant billboard ads featuring actor Park Bo-gum is set to appear in several major cities overseas including Times Square, New York next week, coinciding with Chuseok, one of the country's biggest holidays. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday, the ads showing Park in hanbok or traditional Korean dress will light up the streets of New York, Milan, and Tokyo for a week, starting from Chuseok Day, which falls on Oct. 6 this year. In Seoul, it will be displayed on the exterior wall of Shinsegae Department Store's main branch in central Seoul throughout the whole month of October. Through similar ads in past years, figure skating star Kim Yu-na, singer-turned-actress Suzy, and actress Kim Tae-ri promoted the beauty of hanbok, along with its modern interpretations and variations. The ads are part of the ministry's project to promote hanbok globally through collaborations with talented designers and artists. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-10-02 10:16:22
  • Large-scale expo in Spain to promote Korean culture and products overseas
    Large-scale expo in Spain to promote Korean culture and products overseas SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Amid the resurgence of the Korean Wave, fueled by the global popularity of K-pop, a large-scale expo will be held in Spain next week to promote Korean culture and products overseas. The expo comes in celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries will run for three days in Madrid from Sept. 28 to 30, featuring participation from various industries including music, gaming, food, cosmetics, and tourism. It is the second of its kind, after the inaugural expo held in Toronto in August last year. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, in cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the expo will also provide business consultations for those interested in making inroads into the South Korean market. Various programs including exhibitions, performances, and interactive events are expected to amuse participants and other visitors during the expo. On the opening day, singer-songwriter Hong Isaac, known for several of his hit drama soundtracks, will perform on stage along with other singers including Ben and Cho Yu-ree. SIU, the creator of the country's largest portal Naver's hit webtoon series "Tower of God," will hold an autograph signing session for European fans. Over 60 South Korean companies including 20 cosmetics retailers will participate and seek new business opportunities in Europe. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-09-17 10:48:33