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In memory of student activist

A citizen lays flowers on the grave of Park Jong-chul, a student activist who was tortured and killed under the military dictatorship of Chun Doo-hwan, on the 31st anniversary of his death, Sunday. The college student’s death sparked nationwide protests that brought democratic elections to Korea, and is depicted in the box office hit movie “1987: When the Day Comes.” / Yonhap

PHOTOS Mt. Namsan hugs Year 2018

People watch the first sunrise of 2018 from Mt. Namsan. / Korea Times photos by Shim Hyun-chulBy Ko Dong-hwanWith every turn of the year is something to fuss about, people busied themselves walking up Seoul’s Mt. Namsan early on Monday morning to see the year’s first sunrise.Located in the capital’s central region in Jung-gu, the comparatively low 262-meter hill offers easy access for Seoul residents of various ages wanting a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.Whether with family members or lovers, pets or high-definition cameras, the trekkers made their way to the top in sub-zero temperatures to wait for the first sunlight of the year. At 7:47 a.m., according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the sun rose, with viewers capturing the moment on cameras and smartphones.Smiling, or thoughtful, happy or sad, the beauty of the moment left the early morning crowd and photographers wondering what 2018 might bring.The photographs will always be a memory of that wonderful sunrise ― as long as someone does not delete the pictures.

Christmas

People walk by a reindeer and Santa Claus at a theme park in Cheongdo County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, in celebration of Christmas, Sunday. / Yonhap

Boxing legend in Seoul

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who is also a member of the Senate in the Philippines, listens to National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun during a visit to the Korean parliament, Friday. Pacquiao is visiting Korea for a winter vacation and to meet fans here. / Yonhap

PM tourism plea

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon speaks to foreigners participating in a Korean cooking class during his visit to the Korea Tourism Organization’s Seoul Center, Sunday. Lee called for more efforts to attract and welcome tourists, with the country about to host the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in February. / Yonhap

Civic activist honored

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, left, gives a commendation to Kim Hyo-jin, chief of the Disabled Women’s Network, during a ceremony at the Government Complex in Seoul, Friday, marking the 69th year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Kim received the award for years of anti-discrimination campaigning for disabled women, including campaigns for relevant laws to be revised and to urge employers to give the women jobs. / Yonhap

Assembly condemnation of NK

An electronic display board at the National Assembly during a plenary session, Saturday, shows 98.63 percent of lawmakers’ consent on a resolution to condemn North Korea’s violation of the U.N. Armistice Agreement for test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Of 219 lawmakers present, 216 voted in favor with three abstaining. / Yonhap

Honorary Seoul citizen

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, left, holds a Seoul honorary citizenship certificate after receiving it from Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon at Seoul City Hall, Friday. / Yonhap