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  PHOTOS: Kazakhstan embassy marks Republic Day with strategic partnership dialogue in Seoul SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea hosted a roundtable discussion in central Seoul on Tuesday under the theme "Kazakhstan and South Korea: Advancing the Enhanced Strategic Partnership." The event marked Kazakhstan's Republic Day and the 35th anniversary of its Declaration of State Sovereignty, highlighting the shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties. October 21, 2025
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  TRAVEL: Malaysian chef serves heritage on a platter, from breadfruit fritters to deep-fried cow lungs SEOUL, October 19 (AJP) - Standing as one of Malaysia's most celebrated chefs, Dato' Ismail Ahmad showed guests how Malay breakfast is served and what rich culinary heritage the country boasts. Inside Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail, a Malaysian heritage cuisine restaurant in Kuala Lumpur owned by the chef himself, visitors were greeted with aisles of full Malaysian breakfasts, ready to be scooped up and eaten by the platter. From cekodok sukun, a Malaysian snack m October 19, 2025
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  PHOTOS: A full-on field day under clear Autumn skies SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - "Sweeping victory, Blue Team! Cheer on, White Team!" On a clear, blue Autumn Friday, children's laughter filled an elementary school playground in Jungnang District Seoul. In Korea, schools traditionally hold a field day once a year, usually in spring or autumn. The event features a variety of games and, at times, class performances. Families join in the festivities, making it one of the biggest events of the school year — an experience October 19, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Endangered cranes return SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - A flock of the white-naped crane, an internationally recognized endangered species, was observed in a rice paddy in Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province, on October 12. The white-naped crane is one of the world's rarest crane species, with a global population estimated to be only around 7,000 to 8,000 individuals. The cranes observed in Cheorwon are part of the eastern flyway population, which breeds in Russia and Mongolia before migrating south. Sout October 17, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Ancient historic city of Gyeongju lights up ahead of APEC summit SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit just around the corner, rehearsals and other preparations are underway in South Korea's southeastern city of Gyeongju. One project involved a 15 billion Korean won investment to enhance nighttime scenery around an artificial lake in Bomun, a popular tourist destination in the historic city. At a pre-event called the "Festival of Light" held on Wednesday ahead of the summit to be held October 16, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Why Seoul is hiker's paradise SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Seoul, a dazzling metropolis, holds a secret weapon for escaping the urban bustle: its surrounding peaks. Unlike most megacities, Seoul’s mountains are easily accessible via its subway system, offering hikers a quick dose of nature, sweeping city views, and a deep dive into Korean history. Even on a busy weekday, a nature escape is just a short trip away. Mountains like Naksan, Inwangsan, Namsan, and Baegaksan — often integral par October 16, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Sajikdan, tracing the roots of Joseon SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - On Oct. 11, 2025, calm autumn air filled Sajikdan in Seoul’s Jongno District. Seoul, the capital of the 500-year Joseon Dynasty and the heart of modern Korea, is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace. Yet few people realize that equally important sites stand on both sides of it — Jongmyo and Sajik. The phrase often heard in historical dramas, “Your Majesty, protect Jongmyo and Sajik,” refers to these two sacred places. October 15, 2025
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  PHOTOS: A fruit paradise born from Bangkok's dawn market SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The Thai Market was already alive with energy. The first impression upon entering was the sheer scale. The space stretched across what felt like several football fields, with a ceiling as high as a five-story building. Yet even that vastness was filled with the scent of fruit. The air was thick with the sweet, heavy fragrance of mangoes, durians, bananas, dragon fruit, and pineapples. Located about an hour’s drive from Su October 14, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Parade marks National Foundation Day SEOUL, October 03 (AJP) - On Oct. 3, Kukhakwon members held a commemorative parade from Anguk-dong Rotary to Jonggak in Seoul’s Jongno District, followed by a ceremony to mark National Foundation Day. The holiday, known as “the day the sky opened,” commemorates the founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean state established by Dangun Wanggeom, and celebrates the beginning of Korean history. October 3, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Kindergarteners show off skills at jump rope competition SUWON, October 02 (AJP) - Over 1,500 young students from private kindergartens across Suwon participated in a jump rope competition, Thursday. The event, hosted by the Suwon Kindergarten Association, took place at the Suwon Sports Complex Gymnasium. The competition served as a platform for the children to showcase the jump rope skills they had been practicing. Enthusiastic parents and family members filled the stands, providing loud cheers for the young athletes. Jump rope i October 2, 2025