PHOTOS: Farmers protest falling rice prices

SEOUL, August 6 (AJU PRESS) — Farmers gathered in front of Seoul Station on August 6 to protest falling rice prices. The rally, organized by the National Farmers' Federation, called for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of failing to guarantee rice prices. Rice prices dropped to 179,516 won per 80 kilogram in July, falling short of the government target of 200,000 won. The government had promised to maintain the price when Yoon vetoed a law amendment in

August 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Gold pop-up store celebrates Paris Olympics

SEOUL, August 06 (AJU PRESS) - Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO) has opened a gold pop-up store at the CU convenience store in Olympic Plaza to support the national team for the Paris Olympics. The store offers over 150 gold products, including Team Korea support gold cards, card-type gold, pendant medals and gold bars. The pop-up runs from July 25 to August 8, coinciding with the Paris Olympics. To celebrate and wish for gold medals, all products are discou

August 6, 2024

VISUALS: Krafton opens PUBG-themed pop-up store in Seoul

SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - Krafton, the company behind the popular battle royale game "PUBG: Battlegrounds," launched a pop-up store, called PUBG Seongsu, in Seoul's trendy Seongsu-dong last Thursday. The store, open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays until August 18, features a jungle-themed space inspired by the game's Sanhok map. Visitors can experience various activities, including a surfing simulation, arcade games based on in-game items, an

August 5, 2024

PHOTOS: COEX Starfield Library crowded amid sweltering heatwave

SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - The COEX Starfield Library was crowded with people seeking refuge from the heat last Friday as the nation was hit by sweltering weather, which prompted the weather agency to issue heat wave advisories for many parts of the country.

August 5, 2024

VISUALS: Chrome balloon spectacles at Mega Boopoo exhibition

SEOUL, August 05 (AJU PRESS) - The Mega Boopoo exhibition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) showroom in Seoul runs from July 10 to August 25. Featuring a giant inflatable character made of thousands of chrome balloons and a 5-meter centerpiece, the event offers hourly dynamic displays with special effects, including powerful fans and lighting.

August 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Korea adds more medals to Olympic haul

SEOUL, August 4 (AJU PRESS) - As this year's Summer Olympics in Paris, France reach their halfway point, Korea secured a slew of medals in fencing, shooting, and judo over the weekend. Korea added another medal in fencing on Saturday as the women's sabre team, consisting of Choi Se-bin, Jeon Eun-hye, Jeon Ha-young and Yoon Ji-su, won silver after a hard-fought final against Ukraine. Their silver-medal finish came after the country clinched two gold medals in the men's sa

August 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Exploring Latin American culture, artworks

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - The Latin American Cultural Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, has become a mandatory stop for diplomats from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Founded by former diplomat Lee Bok-hyung, the center showcases a vast collection amassed during his three decades of diplomatic service in Latin America. Visitors can explore the center's rich exhibits to gain a deeper understanding of Latin American history and culture. As a hub for cultural events and spec

August 2, 2024

VISUALS: Cheonggyecheon exhibition highlights plight of endangered species

SEOUL, AUGUST 2 (AJU PRESS) — The "Please Protect Us" exhibition is underway at the Cheonggyecheon Museum in Seoul from April 23 to Sept. 8. The collaborative effort between the Cheonggyecheon Museum and the National Institute of Ecology is designed to spotlight the plight of creatures endangered by human actions and to promote a vision of a future where all Earth's species live in harmony. Cheonggyecheon, a 10-kilometer-long stream in the heart of Seoul, was restored betw

August 2, 2024

PHOTOS: DDP summer festival offers picnicking, movies, concert

SEOUL, August 2 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Seoul City Picnic opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on Thursday for a three-day run. Hosted by the Seoul Design Foundation, the event offers a variety of programs including picnicking, an animated movie screening, a pop concert and a wine talk show.

August 2, 2024

PHOTOS: COEX Aquarium hosts 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' collaboration event

SEOUL, August 1 (AJU PRESS) - COEX Aquarium in Seoul launched a collaboration event with the Nintendo Switch game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” on Saturday. The event, running until Oct. 27, features characters from the popular video game throughout the exhibit route. The owl character from the game appears in an educational program to explain marine life at the aquarium. The event also offers a photo zone, sticker gifts, a merchandise shop and other promotional programs.

August 1, 2024