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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The Seoul International Garden Show 2024 is underway at Ttukseom Hangang Park from May 16 to October 8 under the theme "Seoul, Green Vibe." The exhibition features 76 gardens created by domestic and foreign experts, citizens, companies, and various organizations. It also offers various programs such as tours, experience activities, and performances.
May 17, 2024 -
VISUALS: COEX hosting seafood fair
SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The 19th Seoul Seafood Show, featuring a variety of seafood and food ingredients from 16 countries, is underway at COEX in southern Seoul from May 15-17. About 180 companies have set up promotional booths for the event, hosted by the Korea Fisheries Association.
May 17, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Seoul Forest offers respite from urban bustle
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul Forest has emerged as the capital's major park and urban green space for residents. Situated near the Han River, it serves as a vibrant resting place where citizens can relax and enjoy fresh air amid natural surroundings. Spanning approximately 480,000 square meters, it features various facilities for family outings, including an insectarium, outdoor stages and picnic areas.
May 16, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Rose festival to begin in Seoul, Saturday
SEOUL, May 14 (AJU PRESS) - An annual rose festival will begin in Jungnang-gu, eastern Seoul, Saturday, for an eight-day run. The Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival features millions of roses in full bloom and a spectacular 5.45-kilometer-long rose tunnel, which attracted 2.6 million visitors last year. Visitors can enjoy various attractions, including captivating rose exhibitions, immersive rose experiences, delectable food booths, picturesque photo zones, and lively busking performances.
May 16, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Medical care stalled in doctor-government dispute
SEOUL, May 14 (AJU PRESS) - The months-long standoff between doctors and the government over a plan to increase medical school enrollments is disrupting operations at large hospitals nationwide. The crisis is impacting health and medical workers. Members of the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union rallied Tuesday, urging a swift resolution and a return to normal medical care.
May 14, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Riverside park ablaze with yellow: The Hangang Seoraeseom Flower Festival
SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - The vibrant Hangang Seoraeseom Flower Festival is in full swing, transforming Seorae Island within Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul, into a sea of yellow from May 10 to 19. This popular spring celebration, established in 2004, takes place on the artificial island. Beyond the sprawling fields of rapeseed flowers, the festival offers a variety of attractions for all ages. Visitors can capture memories at nine themed photo zones, including one featuring the giant air ballo
May 14, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Overtourism at Bukchon Hanok Village
SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled in the heart of Seoul, is a major tourist draw. This historic neighborhood, lined with traditional Korean houses (hanoks), offers visitors a glimpse into the country's past. However, while it thrives as a cultural destination, Bukchon remains a residential area. With the approaching summer picnic season, concerns are rising over the impact of increased tourism. Influxes of foreign visitors and student field trips have brought nois
May 14, 2024 -
VIDEO: A wild birthday party for Buddha
SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - AJU PRESS covered the closing performances held in front of Jogyesa Temple, Sunday, to celebrate the May 15 Buddha's Birthday. Comedian Yoon Sung-ho, well known by his stage name "NewJeanSunim," acted as the DJ for an electronic dance music party at the end, transforming the templeyard into a big outdoor club.
May 13, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Ottogi holds Sweet Home Family Cooking Festival
GWACHEON, May 13 (AJU PRESS) -- Korean food maker Ottogi Corp. held the Sweet Home Family Cooking Festival in Seoul Land, a family park in Gwacheon, south of Seoul, Saturday. A total of 100 teams participated in the competition, creating various curry-based dishes. Marking the 55th anniversary of the company’s foundation, the 27th annual festival was themed around its founding product, Ottogi Curry.
May 13, 2024
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