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  PHOTOS: Seoul Station marks 100 years of history SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Seoul Station is marking its 100th anniversary this year with a commemorative exhibition that revisits the landmark’s century-long transformation and its role in Korea’s modern history. First opened in 1925 as Gyeongseong Station, the building has borne witness to some of the most significant chapters of the nation’s past — from Japanese colonial rule and the push for modernization to liberation, national division, industrializati November 28, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Farewell to actor Lee Soon-jae SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - The funeral for beloved South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae was held Thursday morning at the Asan Medical Center in Seoul. Younger colleagues shed tears as they bade a final farewell to Lee, a veteran who maintained an undying passion for acting throughout a lifetime spanning theater, television, and film. In her eulogy, actress Ha Ji-won paid tribute to his legacy. "He was not only an iconic actor representing Korea, but a true artist who never lost November 27, 2025
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  TRAVEL: A walk over royal revenge — The dark secret of Seoul's Cheonggyecheon SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Strolling along the Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul, it is easy to be lulled by the gentle flow of water and the hum of the city fading into the background. Once buried beneath suffocating asphalt and elevated highways, this eco-friendly waterway was miraculously restored in the mid-2000s. Today, it serves as a serene urban sanctuary for office workers seeking a lunch-hour escape and tourists soaking in the city's vibe. But beneath the str November 27, 2025
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  PHOTOS: South Korea's homegrown rocket successfully puts satellites into orbit SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket was successfully launched overnight, carrying its main satellite along with a dozen smaller satellites into their planned orbit, the Ministry of Science and ICT said on Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Science Minister Baek Jeong-hoon said the rocket, dubbed KSLV-II, received a signal from its next-generation medium-sized satellite about 40 minutes aft November 27, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Korea Grand Sourcing Fair opens in Seoul, draws global buyers SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) — South Korea’s trade agency is hosting a large-scale sourcing fair in Seoul this week to boost global opportunities for K-beauty and K-food exporters. The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) opened the 2025 Korea Grand Sourcing Fair (KGSF 2025) on Tuesday at COEX, bringing together promising Korean exporters and major global buyers. First launched in 2009, the annual event has become a key platform for connecting domestic suppliers November 26, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Nuri stands upright for its journey into space SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - South Korea completed the vertical installation of its homegrown launch vehicle Nuri on November 25, ahead of its fourth mission scheduled for 1:10 a.m. on November 27. The rocket now stands secured on the launch pad, waiting for its final countdown. Nuri will carry 13 satellites into space, including the next-generation medium-sized satellite No. 3 and twelve CubeSats. The payloads will test technologies across a wide range of fields — from space November 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Successful Italian "FORMAGGIAMO!" Event with Masterclass by Chef 'Fabri' SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) – The Italian cheese promotion campaign “FORMAGGIAMO!” wrapped up successfully after running from November 19 to 24 at High Street Italia in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul. On the opening day, Chef Fabrizio Ferrari, known as “Fabri,” hosted a masterclass featuring pasta dishes made with four different cheeses and a fusion dish of cheese kimchi fried rice combining Korean and Western flavors. “FORMAGGI November 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Seokpajeong, Seoul's hidden gem where royal history meets tranquil beauty SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - Seokpajeong, an ancient pavilion with detached traditional residence buildings and gardens in central Seoul, is more than just a historical site, as it serves as a hidden oasis offering a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. Located in the tranquil district of Buam-dong on the slopes of Mt. Inwangsan, the pavilion is awash in vibrant autumn leaves at this time of year, welcoming visitors with its seasonal beauty. Once used by Gojong, the last ki November 25, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Christmas scenes across Seoul SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - With Christmas now only a month away, early holiday scenes are appearing throughout central Seoul. Large trees have been set up in major plazas and along busy streets, and rows of ginkgo and pine are wrapped in bright seasonal lights. Visitors pause to take photos against the glowing decorations, enjoying the quiet excitement that settles over the city at the end of the year. November 24, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Gangwon's ski season officially opens SEOUL, November 24 (AJP) - With the early cold settling in this year, two major resorts in Gangwon Province — Yongpyong Ski Resort and Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang — opened their slopes on November 21 to mark the start of the 2025–2026 winter season. During the first weekend after opening, November 22–23, the two resorts drew an estimated 5,500 visitors at Yongpyong and about 4,100 at Phoenix Park. Skiers and snowboarders who had been waiting for winter cr November 24, 2025