PHOTOS: Seoul votes for new education superintendent

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Seoul residents voted Wednesday to elect a new education superintendent in a by-election triggered by the disqualification of former Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon. The race features a tight contest between conservative ex-lawmaker Cho Jun-hyuk and progressive Seoul National University professor Jung Keun-sik. Voting took place at 2,250 locations across the city.

October 16, 2024

VISUALS: South Chungcheong holds cultural festival in Seoul

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The South Chungcheong Province government and the Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation held the Wow Festival at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday to promote the region's culture and tourism. The event featured experience zones and promotional booths from cities and counties within the province, showcasing local specialties. The festival also included character exhibitions and various Korean traditional performances.

October 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul transit workers rally over death of union activist

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Members of the Seoul Transit Corporation Labor Union rallied near Seoul City Hall on Tuesday, demanding an apology from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Metro for the death of union activist Park Ju-hyun. Park was one of 35 employees fired in March for alleged unauthorized absences during union activities that exceeded the permitted hours for union work. Park died recently after collapsing from a cerebral hemorrhage while returning home. He was schedule

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Museum explores roots of Korean culture

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - The National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul offers a permanent exhibition titled "The Beginning of K-Culture.” The exhibition showcases objects and experiences that define Korean identity, aiming to illustrate how elements of traditional Korean life have transformed into the globally recognized K-culture phenomenon. Divided into three sections — "Useful," "Natural," and "Together" — the exhibition explores variou

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Foreign students participate in traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Eighteen foreign students participated in a traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul on Monday. The ceremony, known as "gwanrye," involves rituals symbolizing the transition to adulthood in Korean culture. Students aged 15 to 21 took part in the event, wearing hanbok, traditional Korean attire. The event, part of the 2024 Korean Costume Culture Week, aimed to provide foreign students with a unique opportunit

October 15, 2024

VISUALS: Seoul exhibition showcases latest fashion tech trends

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - A fashion technology exhibition titled Look Play Keep is underway at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. Four fashion tech companies are participating in the event, which runs from Sept. 27 to Jan. 31, featuring interactive experiences such as motion capture games and 360-degree photo booths. The event is hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency.

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Same-sex couples file lawsuit for marriage rights

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Eleven same-sex couples announced their plans to file a lawsuit seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage during a news conference last Thursday. They argued that same-sex couples should have the same legal protections and benefits as heterosexual couples and called for the right to legally register their marriages.

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Nongshim opens K-Ramyun Supermarket in Seoul

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Nongshim Co. has partnered with Korea Mart in Seoul's Myeong-dong district to operate K-Ramyun Supermarket. The store, which opened on Oct. 7, combines a supermarket and snack bar, allowing visitors to shop for ramyeon and dine at the same time. Customers can purchase their preferred ramyeon and cook it on-site. They can enjoy their meals at tables shaped like large cup noodles, explore brand stories, and use character photo zones.

October 14, 2024

VISUALS: Han Kang's Nobel win sparks book-buying frenzy amid celebrative mood

SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Bookstores across Seoul saw a surge in customers on Saturday following Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win. Many of the 53-year-old's works, including her internationally acclaimed novel "The Vegetarian," were sold out at major bookstores. Yonsei University, Han's alma mater, hung congratulatory banners on campus to celebrate their distinguished alumna's achievement.

October 12, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul exhibition showcases smart life technologies

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - The Seoul Smart Life Week exposition is underway at COEX in Seoul, featuring cutting-edge urban life technologies. Running from Oct. 10 to 12, the event features exhibitions, international forums, and the Seoul Smart City Awards ceremony. It has drawn representatives from 115 cities across 72 countries, including 35 mayors.

October 11, 2024