PHOTOS: Seoul event marks Veterans Week

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs kicked off a two-day event Tuesday to commemorate Veterans Week, which takes place in the second week of October. First observed in 2012, Veterans Week aims to enhance veterans' pride and raise public awareness of their contributions. The event at COEX in Seoul features various programs, including a changing of the guard ceremony with 16 models in military uniforms, presentations on veteran support policies, opport

October 8, 2024

PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - The top eight contestants and producers of Netflix's hit show “Culinary Class Wars” held a news conference in Seoul on Monday, one day before the final round airs. The show, which pits 80 unknown chefs against 20 celebrity chefs in a culinary competition, has been the most-watched non-English series on the platform for two weeks since its release on Sept. 17. Judged by restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, the series wi

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Festival treats visitors to delicious Vietnamese dishes

SEOUL, October 7 (AJP) - A food festival showcasing Viet Nam's famous noodle soup Phở took place in Seoul over the weekend. A variety of booths and stalls provided an opportunity to learn about Vietnamese cuisine including its ingredients and recipes, while allowing visitors to taste an array of dishes such as phở, chả giò, and bánh mì." The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday also featured stage performances including talk shows and the Southeast Asian co

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Designer brand Minä Perhonen exhibition underway in Seoul

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The exhibition "Minä Perhonen Design Journey: Cycle of Memories" runs at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul from Sept. 12 to Feb. 6. Minä Perhonen is a Japanese designer brand founded by designer Akira Minagawa in 1995. The exhibition showcases textile artworks that transform ordinary moments into fairy-tale-like fabrics. It highlights how designers capture fleeting everyday experiences, such as clouds passing over fields, budding sprout

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Peruvian singer Tamayo performs in Seoul

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - Peruvian singer Lenin Tamayo, 21, held a concert in Seoul last Thursday. He showcased his unique music genre called Q-pop, which blends K-pop elements with indigenous languages from the Central Andes region of South America. The concert included emotional ballads and lively dance tracks, with performances reminiscent of K-pop concerts.

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Exhibition brings Disney's 'Mickey & Friends' to Deoksugung Palace

SEOUL, October 4 (AJP) - “Mickey & Friends Seoul Tour,” a special Disney exhibition, is under way at Deoksugung Palace in Jung-gu, Seoul from Sept. 28-Oct. 20. Organized by the National Heritage Administration and Disney Korea, the exhibition showcases Disney characters blended with Koreas’ royal heritage, as interpreted by young Korean artists.

October 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Festival features India's traditional dance in Seoul

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - A festival introducing India's cultural diversity to Korea kicked off at Yonsei University in Seoul on Tuesday. The nine-day event, called the "Sarang Festival," organized by the Indian Embassy to Korea and the Indian Cultural Centre, features a variety of Indian arts, including music, dance, film, and cuisine. Tuesday's opening of the festival featured a performance of Kuchipudi, one of India's eight classical dance forms, by dancers from the

October 2, 2024

PHOTOS: UAE heritage showcased on Nami Island

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The UAE's historical heritage and unique culture were showcased at an event on Nami Island, a small island near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province last week. In cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Korea, the three-day event from Sept. 27 to 29, hosted by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, an educational institution in the Middle Eastern country, aimed to build a cultural bridge between Korea and the UAE, promoting mutual understanding. As part of the event, a scul

October 2, 2024

PHOTOS: Exhibition marks 20th anniversary of popular anime series 'Naruto'

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - "Naruto the Gallery," a special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the popular anime series, opened Friday in Seoul. The gallery features seven themed spaces showcasing the ninja world of "Naruto" through artworks, storyboards and character designs. Visitors can explore key moments from the series, from the protagonists' childhood in Konoha Village to the Fourth Great Ninja War. This Seoul exhibition, running until Dec. 30, ma

September 30, 2024