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  PHOTOS: Man found dead after being swallowed by massive sinkhole in Seoul SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - A motorcyclist was found dead on Tuesday after being swallowed by a large sinkhole that abruptly opened in a busy intersection in eastern Seoul, Monday night. The incident occurred at 6:29 p.m. on Monday near an elementary school in the Gangdong-gu. Another driver narrowly avoided injury as the road collapsed beneath him. The sudden collapse prompted the closure of four schools in the vicinity. The cause of the sinkhole is under investigation, raising qu March 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Korea battles multiple wildfires amidst high winds SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - Wildfires are raging across South Korea, with authorities struggling to contain the blazes due to strong winds and dry conditions. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters reported that as of 7 a.m., March 25, fires are active in Sancheong and Hadong in South Gyeongsang Province, Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, Ulju in Ulsan, and Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province. March 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: KBO season opens with sellout crowds at all parks SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - The Korean Baseball Organization began season on March 22, with sellout crowds at all five stadiums hosting the initial two-game series. The league, which topped 10 million attendees last year, anticipates another robust season. March 24, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Dragon's Head Coast on edge of Jeju Island SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - Jeju Island's Yongmeori Coast, or "Dragon's Head Coast," is a tableau of striated sandstone cliffs, sculpted by millennia of wind and wave. Here, the earth itself appears to mimic a mythical beast, its head plunging into the churning waters. The cliffs, carved into fantastical shapes by the relentless sea, create a labyrinth of grottoes and overhangs, a landscape both alien and breathtaking. March 21, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Spring in Seoul SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - As temperatures climb, Seoul is visibly ushering in spring, with vibrant blooms now adorning the flowerbeds at City Hall. March 20, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Lotte World Adventure, Korea's premier theme park SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - Nestled in the heart of Songpa-gu, Lotte World Adventure stands as one of South Korea’s premier theme parks, seamlessly blending nostalgia and modern attractions. First opened in July 1989, the sprawling complex was completed in March 1990 with the addition of Magic Island, an outdoor extension that offers visitors an immersive, fairy tale-inspired retreat. Conveniently connected to Jamsil Station via an underground entrance, Lotte World Adventure welcomes gue March 20, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Spring flowers laden with late snow SEOUL, March 19 (AJP) - The country witnessed a spring snow on March 18, transforming newly emerged flowers into a striking tableau of winter and spring. March 19, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Late-season snow blankets Korea SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - A sudden, unseasonable snowfall gripped South Korea on Tuesday, with Seoul experiencing its latest-ever heavy snow advisory. The unexpected blizzard, arriving on the cusp of spring, caused widespread disruption. Here, images from across the country depicted scenes of snow-laden landscapes, a stark contrast to the budding signs of spring. March 18, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Nighttime strolls at Changgyeonggung Palace SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - Changgyeonggung Palace, a verdant oasis in the heart of Seoul, presents a captivating spectacle across the seasons. Its diverse arboreal landscape, rich in species, renders it a premier destination for leisurely strolls and photographic pursuits. The palace structures, while more intimate than their counterparts, exude a refined elegance. Evenings bring a heightened allure, as the intricate dancheong and latticework are accentuated by illumination. March 18, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Traditional welcome ceremony for Sungkyunkwan freshmen SEOUL, March 17 (AJP) - Sungkyunkwan University, tracing its lineage to the Joseon Dynasty's national academy, revived a traditional welcome ceremony for its incoming class, Feb. 16. Freshmen gathered at Myeongnyundang, the university’s historic hall in Seoul’s Jongno district, to participate in "Shinbangrye," a ritual echoing the formal induction of Confucian scholars of centuries past. March 17, 2025