PHOTOS: Wildfire threatens UNESCO heritage sites in Andong

SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - Authorities are scrambling to protect two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, as a massive wildfire sends smoke billowing into the historic villages. Andong Hahoe Village and Byeongsan Seowon were engulfed in thick smoke on Wednesday morning, prompting a swift response from fire and forestry officials. Crews are deploying water cannons and other equipment to douse the villages and surrounding homes in an effort to prevent the fire from

March 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Fifth day of wildfire hell in North Gyeongsang

SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - The death toll from persistent wildfires in the southeastern part of South Korea has risen to 18, with another 19 people injured, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, Wednesday. The blaze, which ignited in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, continues to rage for a fifth day. Fueled by strong winds, the fire has forced the evacuation of over 23,300 residents across seven cities and counties in the province. Officials are continu

March 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Man found dead after being swallowed by massive sinkhole in Seoul

SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - A motorcyclist was found dead on Tuesday after being swallowed by a large sinkhole that abruptly opened in a busy intersection in eastern Seoul, Monday night. The incident occurred at 6:29 p.m. on Monday near an elementary school in the Gangdong-gu. Another driver narrowly avoided injury as the road collapsed beneath him. The sudden collapse prompted the closure of four schools in the vicinity. The cause of the sinkhole is under investigation, raising qu

March 25, 2025

PHOTOS: Korea battles multiple wildfires amidst high winds

SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - Wildfires are raging across South Korea, with authorities struggling to contain the blazes due to strong winds and dry conditions. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters reported that as of 7 a.m., March 25, fires are active in Sancheong and Hadong in South Gyeongsang Province, Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, Ulju in Ulsan, and Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province.

March 25, 2025

PHOTOS: KBO season opens with sellout crowds at all parks

SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - The Korean Baseball Organization began season on March 22, with sellout crowds at all five stadiums hosting the initial two-game series. The league, which topped 10 million attendees last year, anticipates another robust season.

March 24, 2025

PHOTOS: Dragon's Head Coast on edge of Jeju Island

SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - Jeju Island's Yongmeori Coast, or "Dragon's Head Coast," is a tableau of striated sandstone cliffs, sculpted by millennia of wind and wave. Here, the earth itself appears to mimic a mythical beast, its head plunging into the churning waters. The cliffs, carved into fantastical shapes by the relentless sea, create a labyrinth of grottoes and overhangs, a landscape both alien and breathtaking.

March 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Spring in Seoul

SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - As temperatures climb, Seoul is visibly ushering in spring, with vibrant blooms now adorning the flowerbeds at City Hall.

March 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Lotte World Adventure, Korea's premier theme park

SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - Nestled in the heart of Songpa-gu, Lotte World Adventure stands as one of South Korea’s premier theme parks, seamlessly blending nostalgia and modern attractions. First opened in July 1989, the sprawling complex was completed in March 1990 with the addition of Magic Island, an outdoor extension that offers visitors an immersive, fairy tale-inspired retreat. Conveniently connected to Jamsil Station via an underground entrance, Lotte World Adventure welcomes gue

March 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Spring flowers laden with late snow

SEOUL, March 19 (AJP) - The country witnessed a spring snow on March 18, transforming newly emerged flowers into a striking tableau of winter and spring.

March 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Late-season snow blankets Korea

SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - A sudden, unseasonable snowfall gripped South Korea on Tuesday, with Seoul experiencing its latest-ever heavy snow advisory. The unexpected blizzard, arriving on the cusp of spring, caused widespread disruption. Here, images from across the country depicted scenes of snow-laden landscapes, a stark contrast to the budding signs of spring.

March 18, 2025