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  PHOTOS: Winter's lingering grip SEOUL, March 05 (AJP) - Heavy snowfall blanketed the nation on March 4, prompting widespread snow removal efforts. Across the country, crews worked to clear roads and pathways. March 5, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Snowfall blankets South Korea in early spring SEOUL, March 04 (AJP) - A heavy snowfall swept across South Korea in early March, as spring's nascent warmth was beginning to take hold. The incongruous juxtaposition of winter's last gasp against the budding season created a striking, if fleeting, tableau. March 4, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Spring is in the air in Gangneung SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - Gangneung, Gangwon Province, is experiencing a surge of seasonal activity amid signs of spring, including the planting of potatoes, the catching of mullet, and the harvesting of seaweed. February 28, 2025
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  PHOTOS: A journey through Korea's past at National Folk Museum SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - Nestled on the eastern grounds of Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea offers a glimpse into the daily life and traditions of Korea's ancestors, from architecture to social customs. Upon entering the museum’s outdoor exhibition, visitors encounter a tableau of traditional Korean symbols: stone towers, cone-shaped structures believed to ward off misfortune; jangseung, totem poles carved with human faces, serving as village guardians; and sotd February 27, 2025
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  PHOTOS: 10 elderly female divers, or haenyeo, retire in Jeju SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - Aboard a yacht off Jeju Island, 10 haenyeo, the island's renowned female divers, marked their retirement on Feb. 26 in a ceremony punctuated by the warm appreciation of their successors. February 27, 2025
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  TRAVEL: Soyosan Mountain in Dongducheon SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - One of the best things about hiking is the opportunity to connect with nature as it changes beautifully with each season. Typically, a 4- to 5-hour hike involves steady walking through fresh forest air, navigating slopes that enhance physical fitness while boosting cardiovascular health. It is often said that people in their 30s and 40s live off their innate stamina, but after 50, physical strength depends on how well it was maintained in earlier years. February 26, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Sungkyunkwan University honors ancestors ahead of graduation SEOUL, February 26 (AJP) - Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul observed a traditional rite known as "Goyurye" on Feb. 25, just prior to its graduation ceremony. Goyurye is a traditional practice in which individuals or institutions notify their ancestors of significant upcoming events. Sungkyunkwan University, which traces its origins to the Joseon-era national education institution of the same name, continues to uphold these traditional ceremonies for important occasions. February 26, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Rare Eurasian Oystercatcher spotted in South Korea SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - A Eurasian Oystercatcher, a Class II endangered species and a designated natural monument, was spotted on the waters off Yeongjong Island in South Korea's Incheon on Monday. The bird is exceptionally rare, with small breeding populations believed to inhabit islands along Korea’s west coast, as well as the Kamchatka Peninsula’s eastern shores and the northern reaches of the Sea of Okhotsk. February 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2025 SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - The International Skating Union’s Four Continents Figure Skating Championships unfolded at Seoul’s Mokdong Ice Rink from Feb. 18 to 23. Here, a look at some of the competition’s most compelling moments. February 24, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Exceptional flavor of Korean strawberries SEOUL, February 21 (AJP) - Korean strawberries, renowned for their exceptional flavor, proved a popular draw at the Nonsan Strawberry Festival held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from Feb. 13 to 16. Cultivated in environmentally conscious greenhouses, these berries are not only delicious but also meet high standards of hygiene. February 21, 2025