VISUALS: Seoul exhibition showcases latest fashion tech trends

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - A fashion technology exhibition titled Look Play Keep is underway at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. Four fashion tech companies are participating in the event, which runs from Sept. 27 to Jan. 31, featuring interactive experiences such as motion capture games and 360-degree photo booths. The event is hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency.

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Same-sex couples file lawsuit for marriage rights

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Eleven same-sex couples announced their plans to file a lawsuit seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage during a news conference last Thursday. They argued that same-sex couples should have the same legal protections and benefits as heterosexual couples and called for the right to legally register their marriages.

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Nongshim opens K-Ramyun Supermarket in Seoul

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Nongshim Co. has partnered with Korea Mart in Seoul's Myeong-dong district to operate K-Ramyun Supermarket. The store, which opened on Oct. 7, combines a supermarket and snack bar, allowing visitors to shop for ramyeon and dine at the same time. Customers can purchase their preferred ramyeon and cook it on-site. They can enjoy their meals at tables shaped like large cup noodles, explore brand stories, and use character photo zones.

October 14, 2024

VISUALS: Han Kang's Nobel win sparks book-buying frenzy amid celebrative mood

SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Bookstores across Seoul saw a surge in customers on Saturday following Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win. Many of the 53-year-old's works, including her internationally acclaimed novel "The Vegetarian," were sold out at major bookstores. Yonsei University, Han's alma mater, hung congratulatory banners on campus to celebrate their distinguished alumna's achievement.

October 12, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul exhibition showcases smart life technologies

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - The Seoul Smart Life Week exposition is underway at COEX in Seoul, featuring cutting-edge urban life technologies. Running from Oct. 10 to 12, the event features exhibitions, international forums, and the Seoul Smart City Awards ceremony. It has drawn representatives from 115 cities across 72 countries, including 35 mayors.

October 11, 2024

VISUALS: Artist Felice Varini's Exhibition underway in Seoul

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul is showcasing four new works by French-Swiss artist Felice Varini, known for his geometric, perspective-specific paintings in rooms and other spaces. For the exhibition, titled "Colors Shapes Movements," running from Aug. 29 to March 30, Varini has created a new series specifically tailored to DDP's spiral architecture. The series consists of four pieces that span a 165-meter pathway from the second basement lev

October 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Netflix to release Korean historical drama 'Uprising'

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Netflix is set to release the Korean historical drama "Uprising" on Friday. Directed by Kim Sang-man and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook and Shin Cheol, "Uprising" boasts a star-studded cast that includes Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il, and Cha Seung-won. Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasions of Korea during the Joseon era, the film tells the story of two childhood friends w

October 10, 2024

PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band performed at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul on Tuesday. Dressed in traditional Ottoman attire, the ensemble presented a 30-minute show featuring military music and a rendition of "Arirang," accompanied by precise marching formations. These bands, known collectively as mehterân, are considered the world's oldest military marching bands. Historically, they led Ottoman forces into battle to boost morale.

October 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul event marks Veterans Week

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs kicked off a two-day event Tuesday to commemorate Veterans Week, which takes place in the second week of October. First observed in 2012, Veterans Week aims to enhance veterans' pride and raise public awareness of their contributions. The event at COEX in Seoul features various programs, including a changing of the guard ceremony with 16 models in military uniforms, presentations on veteran support policies, opport

October 8, 2024

PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - The top eight contestants and producers of Netflix's hit show “Culinary Class Wars” held a news conference in Seoul on Monday, one day before the final round airs. The show, which pits 80 unknown chefs against 20 celebrity chefs in a culinary competition, has been the most-watched non-English series on the platform for two weeks since its release on Sept. 17. Judged by restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, the series wi

October 7, 2024