PHOTOS: Namdaemun Market offers charm of traditional Korean shopping

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Namdaemun Market is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience traditional Korean shopping culture. The 600-year-old market boasts a diverse array of goods catering to both locals and tourists. The market’s wide selection, ranging from clothing and groceries to electronics, reflects its long history as a commercial center in the capital. Many foreign visitors frequent the market in search of Korean specia

August 21, 2024

VISUALS: AI-human fusion art on show at DDP

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The exhibition "AI Fusion: The Next Epoch of Humanity" is underway at Gallery Moon in Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. The exhibition features the works of artist Hodoo, exploring new art forms created through the combination of artificial intelligence with human memories and sentiments. The event runs from Aug. 1 to Sept. 18.

August 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Changsin-dong: Central Seoul's highest enclave

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Changsin-dong, nestled in Seoul's Jongno district, stands as the area's highest neighborhood. This historic enclave blends traditional and modern Korea, offering a unique urban experience. Perched atop Jongno, Changsin-dong boasts panoramic city views. Once a thriving hub of sewing factories near Dongdaemun, it played a crucial role in Korea's garment industry. Known for its diverse migrant p

August 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Valorant Champions Seoul pop-up held at COEX

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - A pop-up event celebrating the 2024 Valorant Champions Seoul was held from Aug. 14 to 20 at COEX Millennium Plaza and G20 Plaza in Seoul. The event featured a sculpture of Valorant character Jett, displays of various in-game element, and photo zones showcasing the Valorant title, logo and characters. The Valorant Champions Seoul tournament runs from Aug. 1 to 25. Last year's event took place in Los Angeles. A total of 16 teams are participating, with the

August 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul mayor honors Olympic athletes

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) – Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hosted a luncheon at City Hall on Monday for 15 Olympic athletes and coaches from Seoul City sports teams. City athletes competed in 10 events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning five gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. South Korea placed eighth in the Games with 13 gold medals, nine silver medals, and 10 bronze medals.

August 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Korean UNICEF committee marks 30 years with photo exhibit

SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - A photo exhibition celebrating 30 years of The Korean Committee for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) opens Tuesday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, showcasing the country's transformation from aid recipient to donor. The exhibit, "For Every Child," which runs from August 16 to 25, highlights key moments in UNICEF's history. It features images from the 1950s when South Korea received aid, th

August 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Secret Cold War-era bunker now art space in Seoul

SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - Deep beneath a busy transit hub in Seoul's Yeouido district lies a once-secret underground bunker, now repurposed as an art gallery. The bunker, discovered in 2005 during the construction of a transit center, was supposedly built in the 1970s on orders from the then-head of South Korea's presidential security following the assassination of late President Park Chung-hee's wife. With no original plans or documents, the bunker's purpose remained a mys

August 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Korea marks memorial day for victims of Japan's military sexual slavery

SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - A ceremony marking the seventh International Memorial Day for Japanese Military Comfort Women was held in Seoul on Wednesday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family organized the event to honor the victims who suffered under Japanese military sexual slavery during World War II. The memorial day, established in 2017, commemorates the first-ever testimony by the late victim Kim Hak-sun on August 14, 1991.

August 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Seodaemun Prison echoes Korea's path to liberation

SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - On August 15th, South Korea celebrates Liberation Day, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945. Seodaemun Prison in Seoul, built in 1908, during the Japanese occupation (1910~1945), once held numerous Korean independence activists. Today, it stands as a museum and memorial, its cells and exhibition halls telling stories of resistance and resilience. The prison serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for Korea's independence and the va

August 14, 2024

PHOTOS: Korean flags fly nationwide to mark Liberation Day

SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Korean national flags are displayed at government buildings, homes, and along streets nationwide on Aug. 15 to commemorate Liberation Day. Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule on Aug. 15, 1945, with the end of World War II.

August 14, 2024