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

PHOTOS: Korea Stage Festa to feature over 140 performances across the nation

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced plans for the inaugural Korea Stage Festa at a press conference on Friday. The festival is set to run from Oct. 4 to Nov. 10, featuring 140 performances across various venues nationwide, including theater, dance, and classical music events. Minister Yu In-chon expressed hopes that the festival will boost Korea’s performing arts scene and pledged to enhance support for artists and provide marketing assistanc

September 6, 2024