PHOTOS: The 13th Art Show opens at COEX

SEOUL, December 26 (AJP) - The 13th Art Show is underway at COEX in Seoul, showcasing diverse works from both domestic and international artists. The exhibition runs from Dec. 23 to 28, 2024.

December 26, 2024

VISUALS: Seoul City Hall ice rink opens for season, admission still 1,000 won

SEOUL, December 23 (AJP) - The popular ice skating rink in front of Seoul City Hall has opened for its annual winter season, offering 52 days of skating enjoyment from Dec. 20 to Feb. 9, 2025. Continuing a tradition of affordability, the admission fee remains a mere 1,000 won ($0.69), unchanged since the rink's inauguration in 2004. Helmets and knee pads are available for free rental.

December 23, 2024

VISUALS: Tractor protestors continue standoff with police for second day

SEOUL, December 22 (AJP) - Farmers from the Korean Peasants League (KPL) are locked in a standoff with police for the second consecutive day after their attempt to enter Seoul with around 30 tractors and 50 trucks was blocked by authorities. The farmers, traveling to join a mass rally in the city, were stopped by police near Namtaeryeong Pass, a key route connecting Seoul to its southern suburbs. The police cited concerns that the tractors would cause significant traffic disruptions and erect

December 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Film on independence fighters will be released on Dec. 24

SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) - A press conference and media preview screening for "Harbin," a film depicting the life-risking journey of Korean independence fighters during the Japanese colonial period, took place at CGV in Yongsan, Seoul, Dec. 18, 2024. The film opens in theaters Dec. 24.

December 19, 2024

VISUALS: Opera 'Again 2024 Turandot' will hit South Korean stage

SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) - A press call for the opera "Again 2024 Turandot" was held at COEX in Seoul on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The opera, scheduled to run from Dec. 22 to 31 at COEX, is Italian composer Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece. This three-act opera tells the love story between Princess Turandot and Prince Calaf, set in ancient China.

December 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Crowd goes wild as President Yoon is impeached

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Tens of thousands of people cheered on near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Saturday as the National Assembly's second ballot on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed. The vote was triggered by Yoon's martial law declaration on Dec. 3, which sparked widespread public protests.

December 14, 2024

PHOTOS: Festive events held around Seoul for Christmas

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Christmas trees are lighting up the city as Seoul prepares for the holiday season with a variety of festive events aimed at fostering cheer and supporting local businesses.

December 13, 2024

VISUALS: Unionists march toward Yongsan presidential office

SEOUL, December 12 (AJP) - Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a protest march on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from City Hall to the presidential office in Yongsan. The participants demanded the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and the dissolution of the ruling People Power Party.

December 12, 2024

PHOTOS: Rightist groups hold rally in support of President Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - Rightist groups including the Liberty Unification Party held a rally near Gwanghwamun Station in central Seoul on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, to oppose impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They alleged Yoon declared martial law on Dec. 3 to save country from Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main-opposition Democratic Party.

December 11, 2024

PHOTOS: AI-generated films starring actress Na Moon-hee will hit theaters

SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - A collection of five short films starring veteran actress Na Moon-hee, generated entirely through artificial intelligence (AI) technology, is set to premiere on Dec. 24. These films are the winning entries of a contest that invited filmmakers to create short stories using Na's likeness and voice.

December 11, 2024