PHOTOS: Last remaining shantytown in Seoul set for major redevelopment

SEOUL, June 7 (AJU PRESS) - In the shadows of Seoul's affluent Gangnam district sits Guryong Village, the last remaining shantytown in the Korean capital and a stark reminder of the economic inequalities that persist despite the city's wealth. The makeshift slum settlement at the foot of Mt. Daemo was formed by displaced residents forced from their homes during redevelopment projects for the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Olympics. While luxury apartments tower just across the street, Gury

June 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Cheonggyecheon turns into outdoor library

SEOUL, June 7 (AJU PRESS) - The beloved Cheonggyecheon stream that winds through downtown Seoul is transformed into a huge outdoor library every Friday and Saturday from April 18 to Nov. 10 as part of the city's efforts to promote reading and foster a literary culture. During the Seoul Outdoor Library event organized by Seoul Metropolitan Library, visitors can enjoy reading while listening to the sound of water and music. It features around 2,000 diverse books, including picture books

June 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Faker Temple honors esports legend

SEOUL, June 7 (AJU PRESS) - Faker Temple, which honors esports legend Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, of T1, has been established at the HiKR Ground in central Seoul. Celebrating the first professional player inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Fame, the event will run from May 29 to June 16. Visitors can experience the Faker Exam, a Worship Faker zone, and various other programs, activities, and merchandise.

June 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Gov't offers exit option for trainee doctors in protest

SEOUL, June 5 (AJU PRESS) - The government announced it will allow hospitals to accept resignations from trainee doctors in protest, paving the way for them to return to work or find new jobs elsewhere. That removes legal burdens that might have prevented their return. Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Kyoo-hong said Wednesday that the government will allow hospitals to accept their resignations, enabling them to pursue other career paths. He also said there will be no penalties for the stri

June 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Activists take to streets to mark World Environment Day

SEOUL, June 5 (AJU PRESS) - Gwanghwamun Square, at the heart of Seoul, turned into a stage for environmental activism on Wednesday. Marking World Environment Day, Green Korea United, a prominent environmental organization, staged a guerrilla street performance titled "Symbiosis," calling for legal personhood for animals, plants and the natural environment. By bestowing legal rights upon cherished natural habitats and threatened wildlife, a stronger foundation can be laid for th

June 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Türkiye's corvette-class warship TCG Kinaliada greets guests at Busan Port

SEOUL, June 04 (AJU PRESS) - Türkiye’s corvette-class warship TCG Kinaliada arrived at Busan Port. This is part of a 4.5-month tour of 24 ports in 20 Asian countries. The ship will be docked from June 4 to 6, and the Turkish Naval Forces held a press briefing onboard the warship to explain details of the ship's weapons systems and technical capabilities. TCG Kinaliada is a multi-purpose patrol ship commissioned in 2019 for anti-submarine and surface warfare. It is equipped with T

June 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Street vendors call for protection during rally

SEOUL, June 04 (AJU PRESS) - Unionized street vendors held a press conference in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Tuesday. They called for the enactment of a special law to protect their livelihoods and the dissolution of a police unit tasked with cracking down on them. Lawmakers from the leftist Progressive Party joined the event. Street vendors from across the country plan to hold a large-scale rally in Yeouido on June 13.

June 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Activists rally ahead of opening ceremony of National Assembly

SEOUL, June 4 (AJU PRESS) - Civic and labor activists held a series of press conferences in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on Tuesday. They included the South Korean Coalition for Anti-discrimination, People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy and Korean Public Transport Workers' Union. They demanded various legislative measures one day before the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Assembly, including the enactment of an anti-discrimination law and an ind

June 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Outlook worsens for small businesses, traditional markets

SEOUL, June 04 (AJU PRESS) - The perceived economic outlook of small businesses and traditional markets has deteriorated for the second consecutive month. According to a report released by the Small Enterprise And Market Service on June 3, the business sentiment index (BSI) for small businesses in June was 67.4, down 7 points from the previous month. The BSI for traditional markets in June was 63, down 3.7 points from the previous month. A BSI reading above 100 indicates that more firms be

June 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Lawyers protest police probe

SEOUL, June 3 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean Bar Association held a rally in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Jongno, Seoul, on Monday, protesting the police investigation into lawyers who provided legal consultations to the Korean Medical Association. Police have recently summoned and questioned some lawyers who have been serving the doctors’ lobby, which is at odds with President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration over the government's plan to increase medical school enr

June 3, 2024