PHOTOS: Students learn seasonal kimchi-making ritual at event in Seoul

SEOUL, November 28 (AJP) - Students had a valuable opportunity to learn how to make kimchi at an event in Seoul on Thursday. Hosted by the National Folk Museum of Korea, the event, which coincided with Ipdong, the start of winter by the lunar calendar, was arranged to teach children about South Korea's seasonal ritual of kimjang, the process of making and preserving kimchi in preparation for the long, cold winter season. Kimjang, the country's traditional culture of collective kimc

November 28, 2024

PHOTOS: COEX Magok convention center opens

SEOUL, November 28 (AJP) -COEX Magok Convention Center, a new exhibition complex, opened on Thursday. The seven floored facility features a main hall capable of accommodating up to 2,200 people and multiple conference rooms designed for combined exhibitions and convention events. The center positioned near medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology research clusters. "The new convention center's proximity to major R&D facilities and IT, bio, and environmental companies is expe

November 28, 2024

PHOTOS: New film 'Harbin' depicts independence fighters in 1909

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - On Tuesday, the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Harbin gathered at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall for a showcase event. Directed by Woo Min-ho, the historical action drama follows Korean independence fighters as they embark on a perilous journey to Harbin in 1909. The talented ensemble cast includes Hyun Bin, Park Jung-min, Jo Woo-jin, Jeon Yeo-been, and Lee Dong-wook. Harbin made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and has

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Golden Christmas at COEX Starfield Library

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - COEX Starfield Library in Seoul has transformed into a "gold forest" for Christmas. A 13-meter-high golden tree symbolizing good fortune and 365 star-shaped decorations representing hope for everyday of the year have been installed.

November 27, 2024

Studio Meta-K seeks global investment with drama featuring virtual idol

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Korean tech startup Studio Meta-K teased a mystical historical drama featuring its virtual artist Suvi at a Las Vegas event designed for K-content targeting overseas investors. In the trailer for the drama "Grand Master Hani Park," Suvi takes on the role of Hani Park, the main character. While visiting her childhood home, she is seized by a black hand emerging from a Buddhist painting and dragged into the world of legends. "When t

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: First snow of season blankets Seoul, neighboring areas

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Seoul had its first substantial snowfall of the winter season on Wednesday, with certain northern districts accumulating over 20 centimeters of snow. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued heavy snow warnings for numerous districts in Seoul and neighboring regions, anticipating continued snowfall throughout Thursday.

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual beauty competition in Seoul draws 600 participants

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - About 600 beauticians participated in a competition in Jamsil, southern Seoul on Tuesday. The participants, including both professional and aspiring hairdressers, makeup artists, nail technicians, and skin-clinic workers, competed in approximately 86 categories. The competition, held annually since 2015, showcased eye-catching hairstyles and flashy fashion trends, along with booths offering career consultations and demonstrations by specialists.

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Star-studded cast introduces new thriller series 'Family Matters'

SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - The cast of Coupang Play's new thriller series "Family Matters" held a press conference Tuesday at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon. The series, starring Bae Doona and Ryoo Seung-bum, follows a mother with special memory-editing abilities who fights against villains alongside her family. The show, set to premiere on Nov. 29, features an ensemble cast including veteran actor Baek Yoon-sik, Lomon, and Lee Su-hyun, under the direction of Kim Gok and Kim Sun.

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Shantytown residents protest for housing rights as redevelopment looms

SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - Residents of Guryong Village, the last remaining shantytown in Seoul's affluent Gangnam district, are demanding their housing rights as the village is slated to be redeveloped into an apartment complex, requiring their relocation. They erected a five-story tower in front of their village to demonstrate their resolve and staged a protest over the weekend. They are seeking assistance in finding new homes or moving into a new apartment complex that will be built

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Forum in Seoul sheds light on future global challenges

SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - The annual conference hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) was held in central Seoul on Friday, bringing together political and business leaders from across Asia. Participants discussed diverse global challenges under the theme of "Towards a Shared Future" at the conference, chaired by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Also on the agenda were artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and the roles of women and youth in shaping the futu

November 22, 2024