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  PHOTOS: Media art bathes Gyeongju's historic sites for APEC SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju is providing a unique backdrop for global leaders, with the host city leveraging its ancient heritage to deliver a striking cultural experience. As delegates gather, the historic heart of Gyeongju is being transformed nightly into an outdoor art gallery, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology. The ancient Daereungwon Tomb Complex and the iconic Cheomseongdae Observatory are the ce October 29, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Divers capture underwater beauty of Jeju in photo contest SEOUL, October 28 (AJP) - The Jeju Underwater Photography Championship, a four-day contest held in the waters off Jeju Island, recently concluded its fifth annual event from October 16 to 19. The competition is widely regarded as South Korea's largest and most authoritative underwater photography event. Approximately 150 scuba divers and underwater photography enthusiasts participated, showcasing their skills beneath the surface. A panel of esteemed photography experts judged October 28, 2025
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  PHOTOS: As APEC opens in Gyeongju, Seoul feels the buzz SEOUL, October 27 (AJP) - As the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit opened on Monday in Gyeongju, national attention has fixed on the gathering of world leaders. Though Gyeongju sits some 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the capital is equally swept up in the APEC fervor. Excitement over the high-profile event has spread across the country, with banners and displays promoting APEC visible throughout Seoul. At major landmarks such as Seoul Station and the Gwanghwamu October 27, 2025
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  TRAVEL: Discover beauty of Mt. Hallasan and hidden gems on volcanic island of Jeju JEJU, October 24 (AJP) - The beauty of South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju owes much to volcanic activity. The area, now the largest island on the Korean Peninsula, was originally a shallow sea. From deep beneath the earth, molten magma surged upward and collided with seawater in explosive volcanic eruptions, eventually forming land that rose above the sea. As volcanic activity continued, magma kept erupting, forming volcanic formations called "oreum" along October 24, 2025
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  TRAVEL: Seoul's literary escape SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - On a crisp autumn day, the city air scrubbed clean by recent rain, I embarked on a literary journey high above the Korean capital. The destination: Inwangsan Mountain, a granite peak that has long served as both a defensive wall and a muse to artists. From its summit, the sprawling metropolis of Seoul was laid bare, a tapestry of modern ambition woven against an ancient landscape. Inwangsan has deep roots in Seoul's history, a vital section of the October 24, 2025
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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