
People enjoy the cherry blossoms in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday. The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation's largest for the flower, continues through April 10. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Cherry blossom trees in full bloom beside a narrow stream in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Pinky-white cherry blossom petals are a harbinger of spring. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

People flock to the site of the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

An excited woman jumps for joy amid the cherry blossoms. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

A woman poses for a photograph. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

A woman looks at cherry blossoms painted on a wall. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Cherry blossom petals float on the surface of a stream. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul