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

PHOTOS: Exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty

SEOUL, June 3 (AJU PRESS) - A special exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty is being held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) from April 13 to Aug. 13. The exhibition, based on the history of Sanrio, the creator of Hello Kitty, showcases the birth of Hello Kitty, various concept arts, vintage exhibits and related video materials. Alongside Hello Kitty, other popular characters such as My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin are also on display.

June 3, 2024

PHOTOS: Inhale the Fragrant Blossoms at 2024 Rose Hour Festa

SEOUL, June 3 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Rose Hour Festa is taking place at Rose Plaza in Olympic Park in eastern Seoul from May 18 to June 6. This open-air garden festival offers a wealth of sights and activities. The Rose Plaza, which opened in June 2010, is a relaxing space adorned with 18,500 roses of 165 varieties. The festival is held twice a year, in May and October, featuring various programs and events centered around the fragrant roses.

June 3, 2024

VISUALS: The 25th Seoul Queer Culture Festival in Seoul

SEOUL, June 01 (AJU PRESS) - The 25th Seoul Queer Culture Festival was held near Euljiro 1-ga Station in central Seoul on June 1. Under the slogan "YES, QUEER!", the festival aimed to create an inclusive space where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities could gather and celebrate equally. Events included a parade, the Korean Queer Film Festival, a Rainbow Goods Fair, and an international lecture series.

June 1, 2024