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Foreign tourists to Seoul near pre-pandemic levels
SEOUL, January 28 (AJP) -- Foreign tourist arrivals in Seoul topped 12 million in 2024, approaching pre-pandemic levels, city officials said Tuesday. The South Korean capital welcomed 12.12 million international visitors from January through November, reaching 95 percent of the record 12.74 million visitors in the same period in 2019, the Seoul Metropolitan Government reported. The rebound follows steady growth from pandemic lows, with annual visitor numbers rising from 2.19 mi
January 28, 2025 -
Holiday blizzard causes chaos across Korea
SEOUL, January 28 (AJP) - A powerful snowstorm disrupted transportation across South Korea on Tuesday, the fourth day of the six-day Lunar New Year holiday, causing multiple traffic accidents and grounding flights and ferries. Mount Halla on Jeju Island recorded 61.1 centimeters of snow accumulation since Monday, while the central county of Jincheon received 42.3 centimeters, and Seoul's Gwanak District measured 15.7 centimeters. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA
January 28, 2025 -
Rosé hits No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100, sets K-pop record
SEOUL, January 28 (AJP) - BLACKPINK member Rosé's "APT." reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Monday, setting a record for the highest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist. The track, featuring Bruno Mars, rose two spots from last week, surpassing her previous record of No. 5, Billboard reported. The song has spent 14 consecutive weeks on the chart since its October debut at No. 8. "APT." also became the first K-pop song to top Bi
January 28, 2025 -
Heavy snow disrupts holiday traffic across Korea
SEOUL, January 28 (AJP) - Heavy snowfall blanketed much of South Korea on Tuesday, causing widespread travel disruptions during the Lunar New Year holidays. As of 8 a.m., weather authorities reported snowfall of 1 to 3 centimeters per hour in central and southern regions, with some areas experiencing up to 5 centimeters per hour. Mount Halla on the southern island of Jeju recorded an accumulation of 127.2 centimeters. Elsewhere, 84.9 centimeters were reported in Seolcheonbong
January 28, 2025 -
Ham Young-joo nominated for second term as Hana Financial Group chairman
SEOUL, January 27 (AJP) - Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo, 69, has been nominated Monday to serve a second term as the head of South Korea's major financial group. The company’s board held a Chairman Nomination Committee meeting on Monday and announced Ham as the sole candidate for the position. Ham has served as chairman since March 2022, completing a three-year term marked by his cautious approach to mergers and acquisitions and a focus on stability in th
January 27, 2025 -
Prosecutors indict President Yoon on insurrection charges, citing 'unconstitutional martial law'
SEOUL, January 27 (AJP) - Prosecutors announced Sunday that President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on insurrection charges, following an investigation that deemed his Dec. 3, 2024, declaration of emergency martial law an unconstitutional attempt to undermine South Korea's democratic order. Yoon is accused of using an unconstitutional martial law decree to block the National Assembly, seize electronic data from the National Election Commission (NEC), deploy soldiers to detai
January 27, 2025 -
S. Korea to develop subway congestion prediction system using weather data
SEOUL, January 27 (AJP) - The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced plans on Monday to develop a system that predicts subway congestion levels based on weather conditions. The system, slated for completion by the end of the year, will combine meteorological data with subway congestion information provided by Seoul Metro. According to South Korea's statistical information service, about five million people use Seoul’s subway trains daily, primarily for commu
January 27, 2025 -
Yoon indicted on charges of insurrection for first time as sitting president
SEOUL, January 26 (AJP) - President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally indicted Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection, marking the first time in South Korea’s constitutional history that a sitting president has been prosecuted while in office. The indictment comes 54 days after Yoon’s controversial declaration of emergency martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, which sparked widespread protests and led to his impeachment by the National Assembly. The Seoul Central District Pro
January 26, 2025 -
Over four million families leave Seoul for Lunar New Year visits
SEOUL, January 26 (AJP) - More than four million families are estimated to leave Seoul on Sunday to visit relatives in their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, creating heavy traffic congestion on expressways and country roads nationwide. "Seollal," the Korean Lunar New Year, is one of the country's most significant holidays, drawing families to the home of the eldest member, often grandparents, to share traditional food and participate in ancestral rites. The
January 26, 2025 -
BTS' Jin shares Lunar New Year's greetings and new OST release
SEOUL, January 26 (AJP) - BTS member Jin extended heartfelt Lunar New Year's greetings to fans on Saturday through the online fan community platform Weverse. The 32-year-old singer also announced the release of "Close to You," an original soundtrack (OST) for the tvN drama "When the Stars Gossip," starring Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Min-ho, set to drop on Sunday. In his Weverse post released Saturday, Jin wrote, "Hello everyone, this is Jin. How have you all
January 26, 2025
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Three K-pop acts included on this year's Global Artist Chart
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Samsung weighs fees for mobile payment service
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Korean government eyes railway underground project to revive construction sector
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Trump comments on North Korean soldiers in Russia, hints at possible deal to end war
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Actress Kim Sae-ron laid to rest
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PHOTOS: Wildlife at Gangneung's Namdaecheon Stream
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PHOTOS: Seoul store turns instant noodles into tourist attraction
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SK Telecom replaces ChatGPT with in-house AI for call summaries
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PHOTOS: 'A Room of Quiet Contemplation' at National Museum of Korea
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Trump reaffirms 25 percent tariffs; South Korea to support affected firms with trade finance package