PHOTOS: Festive events held around Seoul for Christmas

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Christmas trees are lighting up the city as Seoul prepares for the holiday season with a variety of festive events aimed at fostering cheer and supporting local businesses.

December 13, 2024

VISUALS: Unionists march toward Yongsan presidential office

SEOUL, December 12 (AJP) - Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a protest march on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from City Hall to the presidential office in Yongsan. The participants demanded the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and the dissolution of the ruling People Power Party.

December 12, 2024

PHOTOS: Rightist groups hold rally in support of President Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - Rightist groups including the Liberty Unification Party held a rally near Gwanghwamun Station in central Seoul on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, to oppose impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They alleged Yoon declared martial law on Dec. 3 to save country from Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main-opposition Democratic Party.

December 11, 2024

PHOTOS: AI-generated films starring actress Na Moon-hee will hit theaters

SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - A collection of five short films starring veteran actress Na Moon-hee, generated entirely through artificial intelligence (AI) technology, is set to premiere on Dec. 24. These films are the winning entries of a contest that invited filmmakers to create short stories using Na's likeness and voice.

December 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Students urge punishment of President Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - Student members of youth organizations, including Asunaro, held a press conference at Gwanghwamun Plaza to call for impeachment and punishment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

December 10, 2024

PHOTOS: Comedy film 'About Family' will hit theaters tomorrow

SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The cast of the upcoming family comedy film 'About Family' celebrated the movie's imminent release, Dec. 10, 2024, with a dumpling truck event in Seoul. Actors Kim Yun-seok, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Sung-ryoung, Kang Han-na, and Park Soo-young were in attendance for the special event. The film is set to hit theaters tomorrow.

December 10, 2024

Visuals: People gather to call for impeachment of President Yoon

SEOUL, December 07 (AJP) - Tens of thousands of people gathered near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Saturday as the National Assembly's vote on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was underway. The vote was triggered by Yoon's martial law declaration earlier this week, which sparked widespread public anger.

December 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Opposition calls for impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, December 06 (AJP) - Five opposition parties and civic organizations held a joint press conference Friday morning in front of the National Assembly, calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration earlier this week. The groups urged members of the ruling party to vote for Yoon's impeachment.

December 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Protesters call for impeachment of Yoon

SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) -- Candlelight protests erupted in many cities in South Korea on Wednesday evening, calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law late Tuesday, which was lifted six hours later.

December 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Citizens cheer passage of resolution to lift martial law

SEOUL, December 04 (AJP) -Citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido on Dec. 3 to protest the imposition of martial law and demand the restoration of democracy. Moments after lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution to lift martial law at about 1:00 a.m. on Dec 4, the crowd erupted into cheers, celebrating what many described as a victory for democratic values.

December 4, 2024