PHOTO: Yoon appears for hearing in impeachment trial

SEOUL, January 21 (AJP) - President Yoon Suk Yeol, detained in a solitary cell on charges of insurrection and abuse of power, appeared for a hearing in his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court of Korea in central Seoul on Tuesday

January 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Kyungdong Market in eastern Seoul offers authentic slice of local life

Editor's Note: This is the first of a special photo series exploring Kyungdong Market, one of Seoul's biggest traditional marketplaces. SEOUL, January 20 (AJP) - While Hongdae is known for its trendy appeal to young people and tourists, Kyungdong Market in eastern Seoul has earned the affectionate nickname "Hongdae for seniors," serving as a lively social and shopping hub for the city's elderly residents since the 1960s. As Seoul's largest traditional market, Kyun

January 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Markets bustle with festive food ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

SEOUL, January 20 (AJP) - Ahead of the Lunar New Year, Korea's major holiday known as "Seollal," traditional markets bustle with citizens preparing festive food.

January 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Wild animals thrive in Korea's icy winter

SEOUL, January 17 (AJP) - Wild animals in South Korea show off vivacious lives, despite the country's icy winter.

January 17, 2025

PHOTOS: Snow transforms Korea into winter wonderland

SEOUL, January 16 (AJP) - A blanket of snow transformed Korea's southwestern region into a winter wonderland after heavy snowfall across South Jeolla Province last week.

January 16, 2025

PHOTOS: First-ever arrest of a sitting president

SEOUL, January 16 (AJP) - President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of being responsible for the December 3 martial law incident, was arrested by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials on Thursday. After approximately 11 hours of questioning, he was detained at the Seoul Detention Center at around 9:50 p.m.

January 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Yoon arrested for martial law declaration

SEOUL, January 15 (AJP) - Investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday and transferred him to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) for questioning regarding his failed martial law declaration on Dec. 3. He is the first sitting president in South Korean history to be arrested.

January 15, 2025

PHOTOS: What makes Sangju's staple dried persimmons special  

SEOUL, January 15 (AJP) - Dried persimmons are among the most delectable winter delicacies for many South Koreans, with roughly 60 percent of their output coming from Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province. Farmers in Sangju usually get busy in mid-October as they start peeling persimmons and drying them for about two to three months, just before the chilly winter wind begins to blow. Persimmons, a versatile fruit eaten either fresh or dried, are harvested in late autumn w

January 15, 2025

PHOTOS: Investigators try again to detain Yoon

SEOUL, January 15 (AJP) - The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) and police made a second attempt early Wednesday to execute an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, following the failure of their initial effort 12 days earlier on Jan. 3. At around 4 a.m., CIO investigators and police arrived near the presidential residence, where a standoff quickly developed. Initial physical clashes with the Presidential Security Service occurred but have since de-escalat

January 15, 2025

PHOTOS: Seoul's Gwangjang Market, a foodie paradise and shopper's dream

SEOUL, January 14 (AJP) - Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Gwangjang Market is a vibrant tapestry of sights, smells, and flavors that's sure to tantalize any visitor's senses. This bustling traditional market, a favorite among international tourists, offers an unparalleled culinary adventure alongside a treasure trove of shopping delights. Step into Gwangjang Market's famed food alley, and be prepared to embark on a delicious odyssey. Aromatic wafts of

January 14, 2025