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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival
SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - The Indian Embassy to Korea is set to hold its annual festival promoting Indian culture early next month. Specific details about this year's festival, which kicks off its 9-day run on Oct. 1, were unveiled during a media briefing last week. According to the embassy, it will feature Kuchipudi dance performances in various Korean cities, including Busan, Gwangju, and Seoul. The festival's name, "Sarang," which means "love" in Korea
September 19, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Shoppers throng Seoul's Gyeongdong Market ahead of Chuseok holiday
SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Gyeongdong Market, one of the nation’s largest traditional markets located in eastern Seoul, bustled with shoppers on Friday, one day before the five-day Chuseok fall harvest holiday begins. People flocked to the market to purchase items for ancestral rites and family feasts, like fruits, meats and rice cakes. Gyeongdong Market opened in 1960, specializing in herbal medicine and ginseng.
September 13, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Parade marks 74th anniversary of Incheon Landing
SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - A military parade took place along a street in the western port city of Incheon on Wednesday to commemorate the historic Incheon Landing Operation during the Korean War (1950-53). The 1.4-kilometer procession featured 1,800 Korean and U.S. military personnel and veterans, along with 30 military vehicles, including tanks and armored personnel carriers. The parade was part of the events marking the 74th anniversary of the amphibious landing, which occurred on Sept. 1
September 13, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Korea Social Value Festa opens at COEX
SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - The inaugural Korea Social Value Festa took place at COEX in Seoul on Tuesday, bringing together government, business and academia to address social issues like climate change, inequality and an aging population. The one-day event features 130 exhibition booths from over 200 organizations and companies under the theme "Sustainable Environment, Society, Life and Cooperation." The exhibition is co-organized by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
September 12, 2024 -
PHOTOS: City marks 74th anniversary of Incheon Landing Operation
SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) — Incheon City held a commemorative event Wednesday to mark the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation. The amphibious landing, carried out by South Korean and U.S.-led U.N. forces in the western port city on Sept. 15, 1950, played a pivotal role in reversing the course of the Korean War (1950-53) and led to the recapture of Seoul two weeks later. The operation, commanded by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, involved about 75,000 troops and 261 naval v
September 12, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Netflix unveils cooking survival show 'Culinary Class Wars'
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Netflix’s new cooking survival show, "Culinary Class Wars," was unveiled during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. The reality show features 100 of Korea's top chefs competing in an unprecedented large-scale culinary battle to create the best-tasting dishes. The first round alone produced over 100 dishes, with a total of 254 culinary creations throughout the show. "Culinary Class Wars" will premiere on Sept. 17.
September 11, 2024 -
PHOTOS: 'I, The Executioner' to hit theaters this week
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - A press conference and screening for "I, The Executioner" was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Monday. Director Ryoo Seung-wan and actors Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in were in attendance. "I, The Executioner," the sequel to the hit film "Veteran," is an action-packed crime investigation drama that follows veteran detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min), known for his relentless pursuit of criminals. It wi
September 10, 2024 -
PHOTOS: K-Shopping Festa promotes products from small businesses
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) – A traditional market fair opened at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul on Monday for a three-day run, as part of the K-Shopping Festa, Korea's largest event promoting products from small businesses. The event offers visitors the chance to sample a variety of culinary delights from traditional markets selected as outstanding. The K-Shopping Festa is taking place across the country from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28.
September 9, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Hanwha Life team becomes new League of Legends champions
SEOUL, September 09 (AJP) - The 2024 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Summer Finals electrified Gyeongju over a thrilling weekend. This, Korea's premier esports tournament, saw over 30,000 fans descend upon the city for a vibrant fan festival and a nail-biting finals series. The pinnacle match, broadcast globally in seven languages, captivated a peak audience of approximately 4 million viewers – a testament to LCK's enduring reign as Korea's most popular esports leagu
September 9, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Waterproofing work on King Sejong statue at Gwanghwamun Plaza
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - Waterproofing work was conducted on the pedestal of the statue of King Sejong (1397- 1450) in Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul. The fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392- 1910) is renowned for creating the Korean alphabet, Hangul.
September 6, 2024
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North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile foreign country'
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Indonesia may lose parliamentary opposition as all parties signal support for new government
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China lodges protest after Taiwan opens representative office in India
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Dubai's global village opens with new attractions and cultural delights
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Philippines holds memorial for Korean businessman killed by police in 2016
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UK foreign secretary's visit to China aims to 'build strategic trust'
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At least 25 people die after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in eastern India
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Yahya Sinwar, Hamas chief, killed in Israeli operation
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EU fails to address key concerns of Chinese and EU industries
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