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

PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day

SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - Korean civic groups called for the protection of the rights of sexual minorities on Friday during an event marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). A coalition of 78 activist groups, including Rainbow Action against Sexual Minority Discrimination, the Solidarity for LGBT Human Rights of Korea, and HIV/AIDS Human Rights Action, held a news conference outside the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, before staging a pro

May 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park

SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The Seoul International Garden Show 2024 is underway at Ttukseom Hangang Park from May 16 to October 8 under the theme "Seoul, Green Vibe." The exhibition features 76 gardens created by domestic and foreign experts, citizens, companies, and various organizations. It also offers various programs such as tours, experience activities, and performances.

May 17, 2024

VISUALS: COEX hosting seafood fair

SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The 19th Seoul Seafood Show, featuring a variety of seafood and food ingredients from 16 countries, is underway at COEX in southern Seoul from May 15-17. About 180 companies have set up promotional booths for the event, hosted by the Korea Fisheries Association.

May 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul Forest offers respite from urban bustle

SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul Forest has emerged as the capital's major park and urban green space for residents. Situated near the Han River, it serves as a vibrant resting place where citizens can relax and enjoy fresh air amid natural surroundings. Spanning approximately 480,000 square meters, it features various facilities for family outings, including an insectarium, outdoor stages and picnic areas.

May 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Rose festival to begin in Seoul, Saturday

SEOUL, May 14 (AJU PRESS) - An annual rose festival will begin in Jungnang-gu, eastern Seoul, Saturday, for an eight-day run. The Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival features millions of roses in full bloom and a spectacular 5.45-kilometer-long rose tunnel, which attracted 2.6 million visitors last year. Visitors can enjoy various attractions, including captivating rose exhibitions, immersive rose experiences, delectable food booths, picturesque photo zones, and lively busking performances.

May 16, 2024