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  Drone spectacle lights up Busan's Gwangalli Beach SEOUL, March 30 (AJP) - A spectacular drone show lit up the sky above Gwangalli Beach in the southern port city of Busan last Saturday. The 12-minute show featured mythical creatures and legendary guardians including dragons, white tigers, xuanwu (black tortoise), and vermillion birds, painting the night sky with a thousand lights, creating a stunning spectacle. The year-round show, which first began in 2022, takes place every Saturday evening twice per night — at 7 p.m. an March 30, 2026
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  Fine dust advisory issued as smog blankets Seoul SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - An ultrafine dust advisory was issued for Seoul and surrounding areas on Friday, as heavy smog carried by northwesterly winds blanketed the capital, with fine dust levels exceeding 81 ㎍/㎥, according to the Korea Environment Corporation. Such an advisory is issued when PM2.5 concentrations exceed 75 ㎍/㎥ for more than two consecutive hours. The elderly, children, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases are advised to refrain from outdoor March 27, 2026
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  South Korea marks 11th anniversary for fallen naval heroes SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - A ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of a joint commemoration honoring victims of naval incidents in the West Sea was held in Daejeon on Friday. South Korea has observed the fourth Friday of March as a day of remembrance, holding annual ceremonies since 2016 to honor victims of naval incidents and skirmishes with North Korea including a naval battle near the border island of Yeonpyeong in June 2002, the sinking of the corvette Cheonan in March 2010, and th March 27, 2026
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  Nearly 800 cadets commissioned in Iksan Iksan, March 26 (AJP) - About 788 cadets were commissioned as non-commissioned officers (NCOs) at a ceremony at a military academy in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on Thursday, after completing about 12 weeks of training. According to the army, it was the largest class in the past five years. Of the 788 newly commissioned NCOs, 579 were selected through a civilian recruitment program including 232 women, while 209 were former enlisted soldiers. The Army attributed the increase to March 26, 2026
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  Annual sports-themed show awes visitors with cutting-edge technologies SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - The annual sports-themed trade show is taking place at COEX in southern Seoul this week. The Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX), South Korea's largest and one of Asia's biggest exhibitions where sports, technology, and industry converge, kicked off on Thursday and runs until this weekend. This year's event brought together around 300 domestic and international companies, offering a comprehensive platform that goes be March 26, 2026
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  BTS may be offstage, but Seoul still hums SWIM SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) -The concert is over, but Seoul has yet to come down from the high of BTS. At the courtyard of MMCA Seoul, the “Love Quarter” still pulses with the afterglow of the group’s comeback, its energy spreading in gentle waves. Inside the blue “BTS Sound Cube,” BTS’ new song “SWIM” plays as ribbons flutter in the wind like water in motion. Stepping into the installation, visitors are invited to feel the music not ju March 26, 2026
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  From "mind the gap" to driver's seat, hands-on experience SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) -From “mind the gap” practice to a glimpse inside the driver’s cabin, elementary students stepped into the world of urban rail operations during a hands-on safety program in Incheon. Students from Gyulhyeon Elementary School explored an electric train during a safety experience program at the Gyulhyeon Depot in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, on March 25. Hosted by Incheon Transit Corporation, the program gave 23 students hands-on exposure to urban March 26, 2026
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  Changdeokgung Palace opens doors and windows to usher in spring SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - A two-week-long event to soak in the atmosphere of spring is underway at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul, welcoming visitors who want to enjoy the historic royal palace with flowers in bloom. According to the Korea Heritage Service, the event, under the banner of "Letting in Light and Breeze at Changdeokgung," which kicked off last Tuesday, runs until April 5 and opens "changho" or the traditional windows and doors of palace building March 25, 2026
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  Suzy fronts Longines 2026 event in Seoul SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) -Singer and actress Suzy, global ambassador of Swiss watch brand Longines, takes part in a photo call at the brand’s 2026 new product presentation on Wednesday at The Westin Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, Seoul. Dressed in a dark navy suit with a white shirt and black tie, she completed the look with long, softly waved hair and understated accessories. March 25, 2026
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  APFF 2026 probes why Korean finance sector fails to move beyond home turf SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) -South Korea’s manufacturers and pop culture have gone global, but its financial industry still struggles to move beyond home turf — a gap that took center stage at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Financial Forum in Seoul on Wednesday. Hosted by Aju Business Daily and ABC, this year's forum held at The Plaza Hotel asked “In the AI era, why has Korean finance yet to cross borders?” The event sought to diagnose the structural limitations holdin March 25, 2026