Lawmaker Cha Ji-ho addresses AI innovations SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - Cha Ji-ho, a lawmaker of the 22nd National Assembly, delivers remarks during the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun July 2, 2026

James Kim opens AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - James Kim, chairman and CEO of AMCHAM Korea, delivers opening remarks during the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2. AJP Yoo Na-hyun July 2, 2026

AMCHAM AI Forum 2026 kicks off in Seoul SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - James Kim, chairman and CEO of AMCHAM Korea, poses for a commemorative photo with speakers ahead of the AMCHAM AI Forum 2026, held under the theme of "Powering Korea’s AI Future: Partnership, Policy, and Scale," at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on July 2, 2026. July 2, 2026

Large lithium batteries banned from Seoul subways SEOUL, July 1 (AJP) - Passengers are no longer allowed to bring large-capacity lithium batteries on subways in Seoul under new regulations taking effect on Wednesday. They are prohibited from bringing lithium batteries exceeding 160 watt-hours (Wh) and battery-powered personal mobility devices, including electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric unicycles into subway stations and other railway stations in metropolitan areas. The ban, which came after a series of fires inv July 1, 2026

What better way to beat Seoul summer than with samba heat? SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - The vibrant sounds of Brazil echoed through central Seoul on Wednesday as Lotte World Adventure brought a burst of carnival spirit to Myeong-dong, staging a colorful street performance to mark the start of its annual summer festival. Brazilian dancers in dazzling feathered costumes paraded along Myeong-dong's UNESCO Street, captivating shoppers and tourists with energetic performances that briefly transformed one of Seoul's busiest c July 1, 2026

Myeong-dong dances with Lotte's Samba show SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure samba performers and the theme park's mascots, Loti and Lorry, pose for photos with tourists after a special street performance on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun July 1, 2026

Lotte World kicks off summer with Samba SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. July 1, 2026

Lotte World celebrates with Samba spectacle SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. July 1, 2026

Brazilian Samba parade brings summer energy to Myeong-dong SEOUL, July 01 (AJP) - Lotte World Adventure performers stage a samba performance to celebrate the opening of the theme park's summer festival on UNESCO Street in Seoul's Myeong-dong district on July 1, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun July 1, 2026

Heat advisory grips Seoul while monsoon approaches SEOUL, June 30 (AJP) - Seoulites sought temporary relief from the scorching heat under shaded areas and other resting spots including the Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul on Tuesday, as a heat advisory remained in effect across the capital. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), daytime temperatures in Seoul climbed to around 33 degrees Celsius. The KMA said heat advisories remain in place for Seoul, parts of the surrounding metropolitan area, and the c June 30, 2026