Studio Meta-K seeks global investment with drama featuring virtual idol

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Korean tech startup Studio Meta-K teased a mystical historical drama featuring its virtual artist Suvi at a Las Vegas event designed for K-content targeting overseas investors. In the trailer for the drama "Grand Master Hani Park," Suvi takes on the role of Hani Park, the main character. While visiting her childhood home, she is seized by a black hand emerging from a Buddhist painting and dragged into the world of legends. "When t

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: First snow of season blankets Seoul, neighboring areas

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Seoul had its first substantial snowfall of the winter season on Wednesday, with certain northern districts accumulating over 20 centimeters of snow. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued heavy snow warnings for numerous districts in Seoul and neighboring regions, anticipating continued snowfall throughout Thursday.

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual beauty competition in Seoul draws 600 participants

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - About 600 beauticians participated in a competition in Jamsil, southern Seoul on Tuesday. The participants, including both professional and aspiring hairdressers, makeup artists, nail technicians, and skin-clinic workers, competed in approximately 86 categories. The competition, held annually since 2015, showcased eye-catching hairstyles and flashy fashion trends, along with booths offering career consultations and demonstrations by specialists.

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Star-studded cast introduces new thriller series 'Family Matters'

SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - The cast of Coupang Play's new thriller series "Family Matters" held a press conference Tuesday at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon. The series, starring Bae Doona and Ryoo Seung-bum, follows a mother with special memory-editing abilities who fights against villains alongside her family. The show, set to premiere on Nov. 29, features an ensemble cast including veteran actor Baek Yoon-sik, Lomon, and Lee Su-hyun, under the direction of Kim Gok and Kim Sun.

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Shantytown residents protest for housing rights as redevelopment looms

SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - Residents of Guryong Village, the last remaining shantytown in Seoul's affluent Gangnam district, are demanding their housing rights as the village is slated to be redeveloped into an apartment complex, requiring their relocation. They erected a five-story tower in front of their village to demonstrate their resolve and staged a protest over the weekend. They are seeking assistance in finding new homes or moving into a new apartment complex that will be built

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Forum in Seoul sheds light on future global challenges

SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - The annual conference hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) was held in central Seoul on Friday, bringing together political and business leaders from across Asia. Participants discussed diverse global challenges under the theme of "Towards a Shared Future" at the conference, chaired by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Also on the agenda were artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and the roles of women and youth in shaping the futu

November 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Expo showcases fruits and agricultural produce with family-friendly activities

SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - An agricultural expo, featuring a diverse range of fruits and new varieties, opened at aT Center in southern Seoul on Thursday. The three-day expo, now in its 14th year, is hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and organized by the Korea Fruit Agricultural Cooperative Federation. It features multiple pavilions displaying various fruits such as apples, pears, tangerines, and grapes. Visitors can also take part in cooking competitions and ed

November 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Food Week takes place at COEX

SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - The Food Week event is being held at COEX in Seoul from Nov. 20 to 23, 2024. Hosted by COEX and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the event features 1,054 companies from 31 countries, with 1,846 booths. Food Week is Korea's largest comprehensive food exhibition showcasing premium domestic and international food products, alternative food manufacturing, automated production, smart distribution, and farm technology, presenting the future of the

November 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Italian Michelin chef showcases Puglia cuisine in Seoul

SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman demonstrated Mediterranean cooking techniques at a special event on Wednesday, as part of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The showcase featured traditional recipes from Italy's Puglia region, known for its high-quality olive oil and diverse ingredients. The week-long event, running through November 24, is jointly organized by the Italian Embassy in Seoul, the Italian Cultural Institute, and other Italian organ

November 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Farmers rally in Seoul to demand rice price stabilization, President Yoon's resignation

SEOUL, November 20 (AJP) - A protest was held in Seoul today, November 20, 2024, to oppose rice imports and demand the stabilization of rice prices. Protesters also called for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of failing to address the issue of plummeting rice prices and destroying farmers' livelihoods through expanded agricultural imports. Organizers estimated that 10,000 people participated in the protest, while police put the figure at 6,000.

November 20, 2024