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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 21:17

Gwanghwamun Square Reopens [PHOTOS]

Gwanghwamun Square Reopens [PHOTOS]

A special ceremony of royal gatekeepers takes place near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul to mark the square's reopening to the public after a major renovation, Saturday.

2022-08-07 14:06

Citizens excited about refurbished Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul opens to public after renovation

Heavy downpour hits central regions [PHOTOS]

Heavy downpour hits central regions [PHOTOS]

Paldang floodgates open: Two people watch water being released from Paldang Dam in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province on Thursday after heavy rainfall. Heavy rain warnings have been issued in the metropolitan region, including Seoul. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, torrential downpours are forecast to continue through Friday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2022-06-30 16:19

At least 3 killed in heavy rains

Korea's space rocket Nuri lifts off [PHOTOS]

Korea's space rocket Nuri lifts off [PHOTOS]

The Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II), also called Nuri, sits on the launch pad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, southwestern Korea, June 21. The locally developed rocket was due to be launched the same day after an earlier launch was delayed due to a technical malfunction.

2022-06-21 16:57

Korea succeeds in launching locally-developed rocket into space

Korea successfully launches locally developed Nuri space rocket

Voting for new mayors, governors [PHOTOS]

Voting for new mayors, governors [PHOTOS]

The voting started at 6 a.m. at 14,465 polling stations nationwide, June 1. A total of 17 metropolitan mayors and provincial governors, 226 lower-level administrative leadership positions, 872 seats in provincial and metropolitan councils and 2,988 in lower-level local councils will be elected though local elections.

2022-06-01 13:09

Voter turnout hits lowest since 2002

Slow pace seen at polling stations in Seoul reflects low voter turnout

Ruling party scores landslide victory in local elections

Ruling party PPP wins 10 of 17 key local election races: KBS-MBC-SBS exit poll

Koreans head to polls in local elections

Celebrating Buddha's Birthday [PHOTOS]

Celebrating Buddha's Birthday [PHOTOS]

An event with lotus lanterns takes place at Shinheung Temple in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, on Buddha's Birthday, May 8. YonhapA monk performs a Buddhist ritual of bathing the Baby Buddha, called "gwanbul" in Korean, at Geonbong Temple in Goseong, Gangwon Province, May 8. YonhapAn adherent performs a Buddhist ritual of bathing the Baby Buddha, called "gwanbul" in Korean, at Shi...

2022-05-08 16:45

First mask-free day on streets after 18 months [PHOTOS]

First mask-free day on streets after 18 months [PHOTOS]

Students talk to each other without wearing face masks on their way to school in the southwestern city of Gwangju, May 2, as Korea lifted the outdoor mask mandate.

2022-05-02 15:41

On first mask-free day, some feel uncomfortable with no masks

Members of disabled advocacy group resume rush-hour subway protests [PHOTOS]

Members of disabled advocacy group resume rush-hour subway protests [PHOTOS]

Members of Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination stage a subway protest calling upon President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team to develop more concrete policy suggestions for people with disabilities.

2022-04-21 13:34

Disabled advocacy group resumes daily rush-hour subway protests

Korea-US joint military drills [PHTOS]

Korea-US joint military drills [PHTOS]

Military vehicles are parked at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, April 13, ahead of joint military drills with Korea.

2022-04-18 17:04

BTS at Grammy Awards [PHOTOS]

BTS at Grammy Awards [PHOTOS]

K-pop boy band BTS arrives for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, April 3. From left, V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope pose on the red carpet.

2022-04-04 14:28

No Grammy awards for BTS doesn't mean 'failure'

BTS fails to win Grammy for second consecutive year

Nation goes to polls [PHOTOS]

Nation goes to polls [PHOTOS]

People vote in polling booths at a polling station in Seoul, March 9. The voting started at 6:00 a.m. at 14,464 polling stations nationwide. COVID-19 patients and those in quarantine are allowed to vote from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. after regular voting closes.

2022-03-09 13:20

Exit polls project Lee, Yoon in dead heat

What polls taken prior to election say

Koreans cast votes to elect new leader

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