PHOTOS: 10 elderly female divers, or haenyeo, retire in Jeju

SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - Aboard a yacht off Jeju Island, 10 haenyeo, the island's renowned female divers, marked their retirement on Feb. 26 in a ceremony punctuated by the warm appreciation of their successors.

February 27, 2025

TRAVEL: Soyosan Mountain in Dongducheon

SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - One of the best things about hiking is the opportunity to connect with nature as it changes beautifully with each season. Typically, a 4- to 5-hour hike involves steady walking through fresh forest air, navigating slopes that enhance physical fitness while boosting cardiovascular health. It is often said that people in their 30s and 40s live off their innate stamina, but after 50, physical strength depends on how well it was maintained in earlier years.

February 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Sungkyunkwan University honors ancestors ahead of graduation

SEOUL, February 26 (AJP) - Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul observed a traditional rite known as "Goyurye" on Feb. 25, just prior to its graduation ceremony. Goyurye is a traditional practice in which individuals or institutions notify their ancestors of significant upcoming events. Sungkyunkwan University, which traces its origins to the Joseon-era national education institution of the same name, continues to uphold these traditional ceremonies for important occasions.

February 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Rare Eurasian Oystercatcher spotted in South Korea

SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - A Eurasian Oystercatcher, a Class II endangered species and a designated natural monument, was spotted on the waters off Yeongjong Island in South Korea's Incheon on Monday. The bird is exceptionally rare, with small breeding populations believed to inhabit islands along Korea’s west coast, as well as the Kamchatka Peninsula’s eastern shores and the northern reaches of the Sea of Okhotsk.

February 25, 2025

PHOTOS: ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2025

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - The International Skating Union’s Four Continents Figure Skating Championships unfolded at Seoul’s Mokdong Ice Rink from Feb. 18 to 23. Here, a look at some of the competition’s most compelling moments.

February 24, 2025

PHOTOS: Exceptional flavor of Korean strawberries

SEOUL, February 21 (AJP) - Korean strawberries, renowned for their exceptional flavor, proved a popular draw at the Nonsan Strawberry Festival held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from Feb. 13 to 16. Cultivated in environmentally conscious greenhouses, these berries are not only delicious but also meet high standards of hygiene.

February 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Celadon festival to take place in southwestern Korea

SEOUL, February 20 (AJP) - The Gangjin Celadon Festival will take place for ten days starting on Saturday at the Goryeo Celadon Museum in Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province. Staff members are currently preparing for the event.

February 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Wildlife at Gangneung's Namdaecheon Stream

SEOUL, February 19 (AJP) - Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, a haven for wildlife, becomes a battleground in winter. As food grows scarce, a fierce struggle for survival unfolds among the animals that gather there.

February 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Seoul store turns instant noodles into tourist attraction

SEOUL, February 18 (AJP) - Near Hongik University in Seoul, there's a unique convenience store. You can find a special convenience store that resembles a library bookshelf filled with countless books, but filled with instant noodles instead. This store, called the “Ramyun Library,” offers visitors a new experience that can be enjoyed not only with their eyes but also with their tongue and nose. The “Ramyun Library,” which opened its first store in Decem

February 19, 2025

PHOTOS: 'A Room of Quiet Contemplation' at National Museum of Korea

SEOUL, February 18 (AJP) - The Room of Quiet Contemplation on the second floor of the National Museum of Korea is always filled with visitors. This space houses two Gilt-bronze Pensive Bodhisattva statues, designated as National Treasures, from the late 6th to early 7th century, displayed side by side. As you walk through the dimly lit and silent corridor, you come face to face with the serene figure of a Pensive Bodhisattva, seated with one leg crossed over the other, gently resting one hand on

February 19, 2025