PHOTOS: Yoon Suk Yeol ouster leads to spike in Cheong Wa Dae visitors

SEOUL, April 10 (AJP) - Cheong Wa Dae, once the presidential office which opened to the public in May 2022 after the inauguration of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, is experiencing a sharp increase in visitors following the Constitutional Court's verdict to oust Yoon from office. The surge is attributed to two main factors. The impeachment protests that had gripped nearby areas like Gwanghwamun have ceased. Additionally, there is growing speculation that public access to the compound w

April 10, 2025

PHOTOS: Crime thriller 'Yadang: The Snitch' to hit theaters next week

SEOUL, April 09 (AJP) - The press screening and media conference for the upcoming crime action film Yadang: The Snitch took place on April 7 at Megabox COEX. Yadang: The Snitch delves into South Korea’s underground drug trade, weaving a tense narrative around three central figures: Yadang, a cunning broker who architects the nation’s illicit drug market; a driven prosecutor eager to climb the professional ladder; and a relentless detective who has devoted his career to

April 9, 2025

PHOTOS: Planting season

SEOUL, April 08 (AJP) - The arrival of spring has ushered in a period of intense activity in the countryside as farmers ready the land for planting. This collection of images offers a glimpse into their springtime labors.

April 8, 2025

TRAVEL: At royal tomb, symbolic reeds-cutting ceremony connects past and present

SEOUL, April 08 (AJP) - On April 5, a tradition linking South Korea’s imperial past to its present unfolded at the serene Donggureung Royal Tombs. Under a steady spring drizzle, the “Cheongwan Yecho” ceremony took place, a ritual centered on the trimming of reeds that blanket the burial mound of Geonwolleung, the final resting place of Yi Seong-gye, who established the Joseon Dynasty. The term “Cheongwan” refers to reeds, while “Yecho&rdqu

April 8, 2025

PHOTOS: Korean instant noodles going global

SEOUL, April 07 (AJP) - The "2025 Korea Ramyeon Fair" took place at the COEX convention center in Magok, Seoul, from April 4-6, showcasing the enduring popularity and growing international reach of South Korean instant noodles. This year's exhibition featured 150 companies, presenting a wide array of products, from the noodles themselves to raw ingredients, cooking equipment, and manufacturing supplies. According to recent figures, exports of South Korean instant noodles reac

April 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Moments of historic ruling

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court, Friday, removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, effective immediately.

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Big day for South Korea's democracy

SEOUL, April 04 (AJP) - South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the National Assembly’s impeachment against President Yoon Suk Yeol, ordering his immediate removal from office. The ruling, delivered at 11:22 a.m., came 111 days after the impeachment case was formally lodged with the court on Dec. 14, ending Yoon’s presidency after just two years and 11 months, a tenure marked by intense partisan conflict and public protests.

April 4, 2025

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