PHOTOS: Security tightens around Constitutional Court and National Assembly ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - On Friday, the day of the Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol, security has been significantly heightened around key government buildings. The areas surrounding the Constitutional Court and the National Assembly are sealed off with police bus barricades, reflecting the growing tension.

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Korea's largest auto show opens at KINTEX

SEOUL, April 03 (AJP) - The 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, the premier automotive exhibition in South Korea, commenced this week at the KINTEX convention center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event began with a media preview on Wednesday, followed by an official opening ceremony on Thursday, and is scheduled to run through April 13. The show has attracted approximately 460 companies from across the globe, eager to display their latest innovations. Among the highlights are anticipated debuts

April 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Seoul locks down key areas ahead of Yoon Suk Yeol verdict

SEOUL, April 03 (AJP) - One day before the Constitutional Court is set to deliver its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, authorities in the capital have significantly expanded security measures, sealing off key areas and restricting public access. Police have widened the so-called “vacuum zone” around the court to a 150-meter radius, erecting large barriers and using buses to block roads and sidewalks leading to the court. The heightened restriction

April 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Spring flowers delight citizens

SEOUL, April 01 (AJP) - Cherry blossoms and forsythia, harbingers of spring, are in full bloom everywhere. We've gathered a collection of spring flowers in full bloom across the country.

April 1, 2025

PHOTOS: After the flames, nation rallies to aid wildfire victims

SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - The devastating wildfires that tore through South Korea’s southeastern region have finally been extinguished, authorities confirmed. Firefighters and military personnel worked around the clock to contain the flames, while civilian volunteers stepped in to provide critical support, offering medical care and meals to those impacted by the disaster. As the nation rallies to aid affected communities, fundraising efforts are gaining momentum. Donation

March 31, 2025

PHOTOS: Royal guard appointment ceremony

SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - A reenactment of a historic royal guard appointment ceremony took place at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on March 30. The "National Royal Guard Appointment Ceremony," an annual spring event, is based on records dating back to 1469, during the reign of King Yejong of the Joseon Dynasty. Historically, the king would select the most trusted official to serve as head of the royal guards through a process known as "nakjeom," marking the name of the chose

March 31, 2025

PHOTOS: Historic temple destroyed in wildfire

SEOUL, March 28 (AJP) - A devastating wildfire has engulfed and largely destroyed the ancient Gounsa Temple in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang Province. The temple, dating back to 681, was a significant cultural landmark. Most of the temple complex was consumed by the flames. Fortunately, cultural artifacts, including the Stone Seated Buddha, had been moved off-site prior to the fire, averting their destruction. Images from February, before the blaze, highlight the extent of

March 28, 2025

TRAVEL: Leeum Museum of Art - Private museum preserving S. Korea's artistic soul

SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - TRAVEL: Leeum Museum of Art - Private museum preserving S. Korea’s artistic soul Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the Leeum Museum of Art is a private institution founded by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. A reflection of the collective artistic passion of the extended Samsung family—including the late founder Lee Byung-chul, the late Lee Kun-hee, and Hong Ra-hee—the museum blends their appreciation for Korea’s ancien

March 27, 2025

PHOTOS: Krafton celebrates battle royale game's anniversary with fun-filled event in Seoul

SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - Game lovers gathered for a fun-filled event in Seoul's trendy district of Seongsu-dong last week. Under the banner of "PUBG Fan Festa Seoul," the event was hosted by game developer Krafton to celebrate the eighth anniversary of its multiplayer battle royale game "Battlegrounds," where dozens of players parachute onto a large map, acquire equipment, engage in combat, and win by being the last one standing. The three-day event, which

March 27, 2025

PHOTOS: Wildfire devastates coastal village in North Gyeongsang

SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - A wildfire that ignited in Uiseong, a landlocked area of North Gyeongsang Province, has swept eastward, fueled by strong winds, and devastated a coastal village in Yeongdeok. Authorities in Yeongdeok County issued a mandatory evacuation order for all nine townships and districts at 7:30 p.m., March 26.

March 27, 2025