PHOTOS: South Korea conducts nationwide civil defense training

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea conducted a nationwide civil defense drill on Thursday to enhance citizens' preparedness for potential air raids. The 20-minute exercise began at 2 p.m. with the sounding of an air raid siren. Participants quickly evacuated to nearby designated civil defense shelters, where they remained for 15 minutes. Vehicles on some major streets were halted for five minutes as part of the drill.

August 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Homeplus workers take to the streets

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Workers of Homeplus, a megastore franchise in Korea, protested against the company's potential split-sale outside MBK Partners' headquarters in Jongno, Seoul, on Aug. 22, 2024. The demonstration comes as MBK Partners, the owner of Homeplus, is reportedly preparing to sell off Homeplus Express, the company's supermarket chain brand. Union members also criticized MBK Partners for failing to fulfill a 1 trillion won investment that was promised when it

August 22, 2024

PHOTOS: S. Koreans seek renewable energy option for homes

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - To promote Energy Day and the constitutional appeal, activists held a demonstration and press conference outside the Korea Electric Power Corporation's Seoul headquarters on Aug. 22. On Energy Day, 41 plaintiffs filed a constitutional appeal against laws that allow general and industrial electricity users to purchase renewable energy but exclude residential consumers. South Korean people who use electricity for private purposes are not given options to ch

August 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Riot Games' Valorant Champions finals coming to Korea

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Riot Games, a U.S. esports powerhouse, held a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, two days before the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. "Our Champions Seoul has been one of our most successful events ever," said John Needham, president of publishing and esports. The final matches are scheduled to take place from Friday to Sunday at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul. Following an hour-long Q&A session, Julie and Natty from the multination

August 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Finance Job Fair draws crowds in Seoul

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The Finance Job Fair 2024 opened on Wednesday for a two-day run at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. It is the largest recruitment event in the financial sector in the nation. The eighth annual event features 77 companies, 13 more than last year's edition.

August 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Namdaemun Market offers charm of traditional Korean shopping

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Namdaemun Market is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience traditional Korean shopping culture. The 600-year-old market boasts a diverse array of goods catering to both locals and tourists. The market’s wide selection, ranging from clothing and groceries to electronics, reflects its long history as a commercial center in the capital. Many foreign visitors frequent the market in search of Korean specia

August 21, 2024

VISUALS: AI-human fusion art on show at DDP

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The exhibition "AI Fusion: The Next Epoch of Humanity" is underway at Gallery Moon in Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. The exhibition features the works of artist Hodoo, exploring new art forms created through the combination of artificial intelligence with human memories and sentiments. The event runs from Aug. 1 to Sept. 18.

August 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Changsin-dong: Central Seoul's highest enclave

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Changsin-dong, nestled in Seoul's Jongno district, stands as the area's highest neighborhood. This historic enclave blends traditional and modern Korea, offering a unique urban experience. Perched atop Jongno, Changsin-dong boasts panoramic city views. Once a thriving hub of sewing factories near Dongdaemun, it played a crucial role in Korea's garment industry. Known for its diverse migrant p

August 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Valorant Champions Seoul pop-up held at COEX

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - A pop-up event celebrating the 2024 Valorant Champions Seoul was held from Aug. 14 to 20 at COEX Millennium Plaza and G20 Plaza in Seoul. The event featured a sculpture of Valorant character Jett, displays of various in-game element, and photo zones showcasing the Valorant title, logo and characters. The Valorant Champions Seoul tournament runs from Aug. 1 to 25. Last year's event took place in Los Angeles. A total of 16 teams are participating, with the

August 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul mayor honors Olympic athletes

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) – Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hosted a luncheon at City Hall on Monday for 15 Olympic athletes and coaches from Seoul City sports teams. City athletes competed in 10 events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning five gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. South Korea placed eighth in the Games with 13 gold medals, nine silver medals, and 10 bronze medals.

August 20, 2024