Gyeongbokgung's royal refreshments for 2026 “King Sejong’s Refreshment Set” is displayed during a rehearsal for the 2026 fall season of the “Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang” program at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Aug. 31, 2026. The program, scheduled to run from Sept. 2 to Oct. 26, will be held under the theme “The Story of the Brilliant Father and Son of the Joseon Royal Family.” Two new refreshment sets inspired by King Sejong and King Munjong will be presented during the fa September 1, 2026

New refreshments at Gyeongbokgung's fall event A rehearsal for the 2026 fall season of the “Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang” program is held at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Aug. 31, 2026. The program, scheduled to run from Sept. 2 to Oct. 26, will feature the theme “The Story of the Brilliant Father and Son of the Joseon Royal Family,” following the spring season centered on Kings Yeongjo and Sukjong. Two new refreshment sets inspired by King Sejong and King Munjong will be presented during the pro September 1, 2026

On the steppe, a place of prayer: Astana's grandest mosque In the heart of Astana, rising from the vast Kazakh steppe, stands the Hazrat Sultan Mosque, one of Central Asia's largest Islamic sanctuaries. Completed in 2012, the mosque is difficult to miss. Four slender minarets rise high above its gleaming white facade, framing an enormous blue dome that seems to float against Astana's broad, open sky. On a clear afternoon, sunlight washed across the white stone, making the mosque almost luminous. From the edge of the vast p August 27, 2026

Philippine envoy celebrates scholarship awards Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez delivers congratulatory remarks during a scholarship award ceremony hosted by the Woojung Education and Culture Foundation at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 26, 2026. The foundation awarded approximately 400 million won in scholarships to 98 international students from 32 countries studying at universities in South Korea. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 27, 2026

98 international scholars honored in South Korea Aiganym Zhalinova, a student from Kazakhstan representing the scholarship recipients, delivers remarks during a scholarship award ceremony hosted by the Woojung Education and Culture Foundation at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 26, 2026. The foundation awarded approximately 400 million won in scholarships to 98 international students from 32 countries studying at universities in South Korea. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 27, 2026

Woojung foundation awards 400M Won in scholarships Lee Joong-keun, chairman of the Woojung Education and Culture Foundation, delivers congratulatory remarks during a scholarship award ceremony at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 26, 2026. The foundation awarded approximately 400 million won in scholarships to 98 international students from 32 countries studying at universities in South Korea. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 27, 2026

98 international students receive Woojung scholarships The Woojung Education and Culture Foundation's scholarship award ceremony for international students for the second semester of 2026 is held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 26, 2026. The foundation awarded approximately 400 million won in scholarships to 98 international students from 32 countries studying at universities in South Korea. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 27, 2026

Fashion and wellness unite in Seoul The "2026 Beautiful Life in Seoul (BLS)" event is underway at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 24, 2026. Centered around Seoul Beauty Week, the event brings together fashion, wellness, design, entertainment and local commercial district content, featuring hands-on programs for citizens and tourists (B2C) as well as business programs for buyers (B2B). The event runs through Aug. 25. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 24, 2026

Seoul's beautiful life event kicks off The "2026 Beautiful Life in Seoul (BLS)" event is underway at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, Aug. 24, 2026. Centered around Seoul Beauty Week, the event brings together fashion, wellness, design, entertainment and local commercial district content, featuring hands-on programs for citizens and tourists (B2C) as well as business programs for buyers (B2B). The event runs through Aug. 25. AJP Yoo Na-hyun August 24, 2026

NCT 127 unveils seventh album BLINGY Members of NCT 127 pose for photos during a press conference marking the release of their seventh full-length album, "BLINGY," at Seoul Sky 31 Convention A in Songpa District, Seoul, on Aug. 24, 2026. August 24, 2026