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PHOTOS: Asian athletes' memorable moments from Paris Olympics
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - This year's Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrapped up two and a half weeks of competitions with a spectacular closing ceremony on Sunday. The quadrennial sporting event, the first in a century in the French capital, presented many impressive moments with various iconic buildings and monuments serving as backdrops and venues for medal-winning feats. In particular, Asia's sporting stars and athletes stole the show with their extraordinary feats. AJU P
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PHOTOS: Tradition meets innovation at Hanbok Expo in DDP
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - The Hanbok Market, Korea's premier trade show for hanbok—traditional Korean dress—takes place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul from Friday to Monday. This event features 112 companies showcasing both traditional and modernized hanbok. It offers hanbok exhibitions and sales and traditional lifestyle experiences. Highlights include displays of award-winning designs from the 2024 Hanbok Design Project Contest and a fashion show illustrat
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PHOTOS: Korean athletes give their all on final days of Paris Olympics
SEOUL, August 11 (AJU PRESS) - Table tennis trio Jeon Ji-hee, Lee Eun-hye and Shin Yu-bin won bronze in the women's team event at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Saturday, after defeating their German opponents. Saturday's victory ended the Korea's 16-year drought in the event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was also the country's first Olympic medal in both the women's singles and team events. Shin, who won bronze medal in the mixed doubles with Lim Jong-h
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PHOTOS: Chungmuro Printing Alley faces transfomation
SEOUL, August 10 (AJU PRESS) - Chungmuro Printing Alley, a 1.5-kilometer stretch in central Seoul, houses Korea's largest concentration of publishing and printing companies. The area accounts for about 70 percent of the country's printing businesses, producing items ranging from stickers and business cards to wedding invitations, pamphlets, theses, and calendars. Once thriving until the 1990s, the alley has since experienced decline amid technological changes. It was previously tar
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PHOTOS: Gundam, Pokemon, One Piece featured at Bandai Namco's Fun Expo
SEOUL, August 09 (AJU PRESS) - Bandai Namco Korea hosts Fun Expo 2024 at COEX in Seoul from Aug. 8 to 11. The free-entry event showcases and sells popular IPs including Gundam, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, Digimon, Tamagotchi, One Piece, Sanrio, Pokemon and Dragon Ball. Visitors can explore and purchase various character merchandise, including limited-edition Gundam plastic models and figures. The expo features interactive experiences such as plastic model assembly workshops, Nanoblock buildin
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PHOTOS: Haebangchon, a trendy multicultural hub in Seoul
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Haebangchon, a hilly neighborhood in Seoul's Yongsan district, is a trendy multicultural hub, attracting both domestic and international visitors. The area's name means "Liberation Village." During the Japanese occupation from 1910-45, it served as a Shinto shrine and military shooting range. After Korea's liberation on Aug. 15, 1945, Haebangchon initially housed North Korean refugees, returnees and those displaced by the war. Its proximi
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PHOTOS: World Franchise Expo kicks off at COEX
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 74th World Franchise Expo is underway at COEX in Seoul from Thursday to Saturday. The event showcases over 180 domestic companies, offering aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals a chance to explore key start-up trends. Attendees can attend seminars led by experienced entrepreneurs and engage in one-on-one consultations with industry experts.
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PHOTOS: Global Baby Fair showcases latest childcare trends in Seoul
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Global Baby Fair, an exhibition focused on products and services for infants and young children, opened Thursday at COEX in Seoul. The four-day event, running through Sunday, showcases popular brands related to pregnancy, childbirth, childcare products and early childhood education. Visitors can also explore various events and programs designed for both youngsters and parents. The fair aims to provide attendees with the latest information and trend
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PHOTOS: 'Parasite' film location embroiled in redevelopment dispute
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Ahyeon 1-dong in Mapo-gu, Seoul, served as the backdrop for the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019). The district preserves glimpses of old Seoul while grappling with substandard living conditions. Characterized by extremely steep slopes, many dwellings lack adequate sunlight due to the cramped spaces between buildings. In 2022, the area was designated for secondary public redevelopment. However, two years
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PHOTOS: Seoul library offers cool retreat with award-winning design
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - In a city grappling with intense summer heat, the Odong Forest Library in Seoul offers a free, cool retreat where books meet innovative architecture. The library is the seventh installment in the "Park Book Rest Area," a collaborative project between the city and local districts. Located in Seongbuk District's Odong Neighborhood Park, the single-story, 430-square-meter building mirrors the park's winding paths in its design. It recently wo
August 8, 2024
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3 fishermen killed in boat accident near southwestern port city
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Thai baby hippo 'Moo Deng' captures hearts across Asia, sparks tourism boom
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Dubai princess launches perfume after making a bold statement
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Japan's elderly population reaches new peak, workforce participation rises
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N. Korea deploys about 120 waste balloons
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China set to gradually increase retirement age over next 15 years
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Interview: Norwegian researcher emphasizes 'Technology alone can't solve aging crisis'
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Nearly 2,000 separated family members die this year only in South Korea
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PHOTOS: Shoppers throng Seoul's Gyeongdong Market ahead of Chuseok holiday
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Indian Embassy's annual festival next month to feature classical dance and cinema