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

PHOTOS: Students call for professor's dismissal over alleged sexual harassment

SEOUL, November 20 (AJP) - Students at Seoul Women's University staged an on-campus protest on Wednesday, calling for disciplinary action against a professor accused of sexual harassment. They spray-painted messages criticizing him at several locations on campus buildings in northern Seoul. The professor was slapped with a three-month salary cut and other penalties for allegations of repeated physical harassment of students, but that was not enough for the angry students, who are now c

November 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Event for cultural content and IP awareness opens at COEX in Seoul

SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - An event to promote cultural content as well as raise awareness of intellectual property (IP) kicked off its three-day run at COEX in southern Seoul on Tuesday. Hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), the event brought together 90 domestic and international companies from various industries, encompassing webtoons, games, films, and dramas.

November 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Subway workers threaten full-scale strike early next month

SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - Unionized subway workers have threatened a full-scale strike early next month unless their demands for higher wages and better working conditions are met. In a rally in front of Seoul City Hall in the capital on Tuesday, they also urged Seoul Metro, which operates subway lines 1 through 8, to reverse its plans to lay off a massive number of workers. Otherwise, they will go on a full-scale strike on Dec. 6. They are requesting that more workers be hired instead, a

November 19, 2024