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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 -
PHOTOS: Spring flowers delight citizens
SEOUL, April 01 (AJP) - Cherry blossoms and forsythia, harbingers of spring, are in full bloom everywhere. We've gathered a collection of spring flowers in full bloom across the country.
April 1, 2025 -
PHOTOS: After the flames, nation rallies to aid wildfire victims
SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - The devastating wildfires that tore through South Korea’s southeastern region have finally been extinguished, authorities confirmed. Firefighters and military personnel worked around the clock to contain the flames, while civilian volunteers stepped in to provide critical support, offering medical care and meals to those impacted by the disaster. As the nation rallies to aid affected communities, fundraising efforts are gaining momentum. Donation
March 31, 2025 -
PHOTOS: Royal guard appointment ceremony
SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - A reenactment of a historic royal guard appointment ceremony took place at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on March 30. The "National Royal Guard Appointment Ceremony," an annual spring event, is based on records dating back to 1469, during the reign of King Yejong of the Joseon Dynasty. Historically, the king would select the most trusted official to serve as head of the royal guards through a process known as "nakjeom," marking the name of the chose
March 31, 2025 -
PHOTOS: Historic temple destroyed in wildfire
SEOUL, March 28 (AJP) - A devastating wildfire has engulfed and largely destroyed the ancient Gounsa Temple in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang Province. The temple, dating back to 681, was a significant cultural landmark. Most of the temple complex was consumed by the flames. Fortunately, cultural artifacts, including the Stone Seated Buddha, had been moved off-site prior to the fire, averting their destruction. Images from February, before the blaze, highlight the extent of
March 28, 2025
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S. Korean government refutes US treasury secretary's claim about trade deal timeline
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Prosecutors raid ex-president's home in southern Seoul
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PHOTOS: 'Virus,' a tale of infection and irresistible love, set for May 7 release
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From stadiums to stores, baseball fever grips South Korea
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PPP's two finalists to compete in runoff for presidential election
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Consumer agency warns against 'free' family photo schemes
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Korea to launch two low-orbit communication satellites by 2030
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Filmmaker Hong Song-soo invited to Cannes's jury
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PHOTOS: Everyday life inside royal palaces
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Subway fares in Seoul to rise in late June