VISUALS: Preparing for Buddha's Birthday celebrations

SEOUL, May 08 (AJU PRESS) - With a week to go until Buddha's Birthday, Jogyesa in Jongno hosts preparatory events and bazaar ahead of the main celebration. Especially 'Mirae-seum Bazaar', The three-day bazaar, running from May 8 to 10, aims to raise funds for university student support programs. Buddha's Birthday preparations including lotus lantern and various events are underway until the main celebration.

May 9, 2024

VISUALS: Indian philosopher Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated on Nami Island

SEOUL, May 03 (AJU PRESS) - An event to celebrate the 163rd birthday anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian Nobel Prize winner in literature, poet and philosopher, was held on Nami Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, on Friday. Hosted by Nami Island Arts & Education in collaboration with Indian and Bangladesh embassies, Tagore devotees and many other visitors gathered for the event to remember the renowned poet. Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar and Bangladesh Ambassad

May 3, 2024

VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary

SEOUL, April 26 (AJU PRESS) - Opened in 2014, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has been a vibrant design hub, hosting over 100 exhibitions and events annually. Celebrating the 10th anniversary, DDP plans to hold various events this year.

April 26, 2024

VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul

SEOUL, April 25 (AJU PRESS) - The 37th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS37) is under way at COEX in Seoul. About 160 companies from 12 countries are participating in the world's largest and oldest EV conference and exposition running from Tuesday to Friday. The 37th event is hosted by the World Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific and organized by the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers. Established in 1969, EVS st

April 25, 2024

VIDEO: Photojournalism exhibition being held at Gwanghwamun

SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - The 60th Korea Press Photo Exhibition is underway at Gwanghwamun Square, central Seoul, from April 18-22. The annual exhibition showcases scores of outstanding press photos that document significant events in Korea from the past year. The event is organized by the Korea Press Photographers’ Association (KPPA). Also on show are this month’s KPPA awards winners selected from works of more than 500 members in 12 categories, including IT, spot news, general

April 19, 2024

Panda Cup essay contest to promote exchanges between Korean, Chinese youths

SEOUL, April 18 (AJU PRESS) - The annual essay contest aimed at promoting mutual understanding between Korean and Chinese youths began Thursday in Seoul. The Panda Cup competition is jointly hosted by Aju News Corporation and China International Communications Group.

April 18, 2024

Spring outing at biggest park in central Seoul

SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno in central Seoul, has emerged as an iconic place for spring outing. Adorned with colorful flowers and lush green grass, the park was opened to public on October 7, 2022. Near the park are Cheong Wa Dae, Gwanghwamun Square, Insa-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, all major tourist attractions loved by residents as well.

April 17, 2024

Cho Kuk's final day of election campaign

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - Liberal politician Cho Kuk has emerged as a new icon in South Korean politics. His Rebuilding Korea Party secured 12 out of 300 National Assembly seats up for grabs in the April 10 general elections, becoming the nation’s third-largest party. This is a collection of photographs of the political dark horse, taken by renowned photojournalist Hyungwon Kang, during the final leg of his campaign near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the eve of the vote.

April 17, 2024