PHOTOS: Seoul Library celebrates Han Kang's Nobel win

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Seoul Library on Thursday unveiled a new message on its exterior, celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature. The board reads, "Thanks to author Han Kang, we hope more citizens will read books.” The library is displaying 10 of Han's works, including "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts."

October 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Kimchi-making festival held in Seoul's Namsangol Hanok Village

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - A kimchi-making festival opened Wednesday in Seoul's Namsangol Hanok Village for a two-day run. Organized by the Kimchi Association of Korea, the event aims to promote the traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish and assist those who find it difficult to make kimchi themselves. The organizer plans to donate 5 tons of kimchi to underprivileged groups. Visitors can enjoy lectures and demonstrations by food masters, as well as various tasting events through

October 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Jongno Youth Startup Festival takes place in Seoul

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The Jongno Youth Startup Festival was held at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Wednesday. The one-day event, part of the Seoul Campus Town project, involves five northeastern districts of Seoul and seven universities. Led by Sungkyunkwan University and Jongno district, the festival features 23 startup teams operating pop-up booths to promote and sell their products. Items on display include smart diaries, subscription boxes and fashion accessories.

October 16, 2024

PHOTOS: National Assembly Library honors Nobel laureate Han Kang

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The National Assembly Library in Seoul is hosting a special exhibition celebrating Han Kang, Korea's first Nobel laureate in literature, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 13. The exhibition, held in the library's central hall, showcases about 100 items related to Han's work, including original Korean editions, translations in 28 languages, audiobooks and video materials. Featured works include Han's internationally acclaimed novels "The Vegetarian," &

October 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul votes for new education superintendent

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Seoul residents voted Wednesday to elect a new education superintendent in a by-election triggered by the disqualification of former Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon. The race features a tight contest between conservative ex-lawmaker Cho Jun-hyuk and progressive Seoul National University professor Jung Keun-sik. Voting took place at 2,250 locations across the city.

October 16, 2024

VISUALS: South Chungcheong holds cultural festival in Seoul

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The South Chungcheong Province government and the Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation held the Wow Festival at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday to promote the region's culture and tourism. The event featured experience zones and promotional booths from cities and counties within the province, showcasing local specialties. The festival also included character exhibitions and various Korean traditional performances.

October 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul transit workers rally over death of union activist

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Members of the Seoul Transit Corporation Labor Union rallied near Seoul City Hall on Tuesday, demanding an apology from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Metro for the death of union activist Park Ju-hyun. Park was one of 35 employees fired in March for alleged unauthorized absences during union activities that exceeded the permitted hours for union work. Park died recently after collapsing from a cerebral hemorrhage while returning home. He was schedule

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Museum explores roots of Korean culture

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - The National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul offers a permanent exhibition titled "The Beginning of K-Culture.” The exhibition showcases objects and experiences that define Korean identity, aiming to illustrate how elements of traditional Korean life have transformed into the globally recognized K-culture phenomenon. Divided into three sections — "Useful," "Natural," and "Together" — the exhibition explores variou

October 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Foreign students participate in traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Eighteen foreign students participated in a traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul on Monday. The ceremony, known as "gwanrye," involves rituals symbolizing the transition to adulthood in Korean culture. Students aged 15 to 21 took part in the event, wearing hanbok, traditional Korean attire. The event, part of the 2024 Korean Costume Culture Week, aimed to provide foreign students with a unique opportunit

October 15, 2024

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