PHOTOS: Supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol hold rallies near presidential residence

SEOUL, January 07 (AJP) - In a striking display of loyalty, supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol have gathered near his residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, staging rallies to shield him from potential apprehension by investigative authorities. Chanting slogans and waving banners, the demonstrators vowed to protect Yoon.

January 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Yoon supporters rally to block president's arrest

SEOUL, January 02 (AJP) - Supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol rallied near the presidential residence in Seoul's Yongsan district on Wednesday, protesting his impeachment and the detention warrant issued against him. A Seoul court issued the warrant on Tuesday over his attempted martial law declaration on Dec. 3. The warrant remains valid until Jan. 6.

January 2, 2025

PHOTOS: Memorial altars set up nationwide for plane crash victims

SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - Joint memorial altars are being operated nationwide to commemorate the victims of Sunday's plane crash. All but two of the 181 people aboard a Jeju Air passenger jet died after the plane crashed while landing at Muan International Airport.

December 31, 2024

PHOTOS: Snow sledding park opens in Dongdaemun

SEOUL, December 26 (AJP) - A new winter recreation facility featuring outdoor snow sledding has opened in Seoul's Dongdaemun District, offering a variety of winter activities for residents and visitors.

December 26, 2024

PHOTOS: The 13th Art Show opens at COEX

SEOUL, December 26 (AJP) - The 13th Art Show is underway at COEX in Seoul, showcasing diverse works from both domestic and international artists. The exhibition runs from Dec. 23 to 28, 2024.

December 26, 2024

VISUALS: Seoul City Hall ice rink opens for season, admission still 1,000 won

SEOUL, December 23 (AJP) - The popular ice skating rink in front of Seoul City Hall has opened for its annual winter season, offering 52 days of skating enjoyment from Dec. 20 to Feb. 9, 2025. Continuing a tradition of affordability, the admission fee remains a mere 1,000 won ($0.69), unchanged since the rink's inauguration in 2004. Helmets and knee pads are available for free rental.

December 23, 2024

VISUALS: Tractor protestors continue standoff with police for second day

SEOUL, December 22 (AJP) - Farmers from the Korean Peasants League (KPL) are locked in a standoff with police for the second consecutive day after their attempt to enter Seoul with around 30 tractors and 50 trucks was blocked by authorities. The farmers, traveling to join a mass rally in the city, were stopped by police near Namtaeryeong Pass, a key route connecting Seoul to its southern suburbs. The police cited concerns that the tractors would cause significant traffic disruptions and erect

December 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Film on independence fighters will be released on Dec. 24

SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) - A press conference and media preview screening for "Harbin," a film depicting the life-risking journey of Korean independence fighters during the Japanese colonial period, took place at CGV in Yongsan, Seoul, Dec. 18, 2024. The film opens in theaters Dec. 24.

December 19, 2024

VISUALS: Opera 'Again 2024 Turandot' will hit South Korean stage

SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) - A press call for the opera "Again 2024 Turandot" was held at COEX in Seoul on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The opera, scheduled to run from Dec. 22 to 31 at COEX, is Italian composer Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece. This three-act opera tells the love story between Princess Turandot and Prince Calaf, set in ancient China.

December 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Crowd goes wild as President Yoon is impeached

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Tens of thousands of people cheered on near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Saturday as the National Assembly's second ballot on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed. The vote was triggered by Yoon's martial law declaration on Dec. 3, which sparked widespread public protests.

December 14, 2024