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  PHOTOS: Seoul's Han River Park pools offer night swimming this summer SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul’s popular Han River Park swimming pools are extending their hours for night operations this summer. From July 24 to August 18, the pools at Ttukseom, Yeouido, Jamwon, Nanji and Jamsil will remain open until 10 p.m. The five locations along the Han River, which bisects the Korean capital, attract an average of 4,000 visitors daily during the summer months. The initiative aims to provide more recreational options for Seoul’s residents and August 13, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Asian athletes' memorable moments from Paris Olympics SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - This year's Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrapped up two and a half weeks of competitions with a spectacular closing ceremony on Sunday. The quadrennial sporting event, the first in a century in the French capital, presented many impressive moments with various iconic buildings and monuments serving as backdrops and venues for medal-winning feats. In particular, Asia's sporting stars and athletes stole the show with their extraordinary feats. AJU P August 12, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Tradition meets innovation at Hanbok Expo in DDP SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - The Hanbok Market, Korea's premier trade show for hanbok—traditional Korean dress—takes place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul from Friday to Monday. This event features 112 companies showcasing both traditional and modernized hanbok. It offers hanbok exhibitions and sales and traditional lifestyle experiences. Highlights include displays of award-winning designs from the 2024 Hanbok Design Project Contest and a fashion show illustrat August 12, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Korean athletes give their all on final days of Paris Olympics SEOUL, August 11 (AJU PRESS) - Table tennis trio Jeon Ji-hee, Lee Eun-hye and Shin Yu-bin won bronze in the women's team event at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Saturday, after defeating their German opponents. Saturday's victory ended the Korea's 16-year drought in the event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was also the country's first Olympic medal in both the women's singles and team events. Shin, who won bronze medal in the mixed doubles with Lim Jong-h August 11, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Chungmuro Printing Alley faces transfomation SEOUL, August 10 (AJU PRESS) - Chungmuro Printing Alley, a 1.5-kilometer stretch in central Seoul, houses Korea's largest concentration of publishing and printing companies. The area accounts for about 70 percent of the country's printing businesses, producing items ranging from stickers and business cards to wedding invitations, pamphlets, theses, and calendars. Once thriving until the 1990s, the alley has since experienced decline amid technological changes. It was previously tar August 10, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Gundam, Pokemon, One Piece featured at Bandai Namco's Fun Expo SEOUL, August 09 (AJU PRESS) - Bandai Namco Korea hosts Fun Expo 2024 at COEX in Seoul from Aug. 8 to 11. The free-entry event showcases and sells popular IPs including Gundam, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, Digimon, Tamagotchi, One Piece, Sanrio, Pokemon and Dragon Ball. Visitors can explore and purchase various character merchandise, including limited-edition Gundam plastic models and figures. The expo features interactive experiences such as plastic model assembly workshops, Nanoblock buildin August 9, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Haebangchon, a trendy multicultural hub in Seoul SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Haebangchon, a hilly neighborhood in Seoul's Yongsan district, is a trendy multicultural hub, attracting both domestic and international visitors. The area's name means "Liberation Village." During the Japanese occupation from 1910-45, it served as a Shinto shrine and military shooting range. After Korea's liberation on Aug. 15, 1945, Haebangchon initially housed North Korean refugees, returnees and those displaced by the war. Its proximi August 9, 2024
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  PHOTOS: World Franchise Expo kicks off at COEX SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 74th World Franchise Expo is underway at COEX in Seoul from Thursday to Saturday. The event showcases over 180 domestic companies, offering aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals a chance to explore key start-up trends. Attendees can attend seminars led by experienced entrepreneurs and engage in one-on-one consultations with industry experts. August 9, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Global Baby Fair showcases latest childcare trends in Seoul SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Global Baby Fair, an exhibition focused on products and services for infants and young children, opened Thursday at COEX in Seoul. The four-day event, running through Sunday, showcases popular brands related to pregnancy, childbirth, childcare products and early childhood education. Visitors can also explore various events and programs designed for both youngsters and parents. The fair aims to provide attendees with the latest information and trend August 9, 2024
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  PHOTOS: 'Parasite' film location embroiled in redevelopment dispute SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Ahyeon 1-dong in Mapo-gu, Seoul, served as the backdrop for the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019). The district preserves glimpses of old Seoul while grappling with substandard living conditions. Characterized by extremely steep slopes, many dwellings lack adequate sunlight due to the cramped spaces between buildings. In 2022, the area was designated for secondary public redevelopment. However, two years August 9, 2024