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Wed, September 30, 2020 | 18:06

Visiting hometowns despite virus risk [PHOTOS]

Visiting hometowns despite virus risk [PHOTOS]

Despite the South Korean government's repeated messages urging citizens not to travel to their hometowns to celebrate Korean Thanksgiving holiday, or Chuseok, on Oct. 1 to minimize the dangers of further clusters of COVID-19 infections, some people chose to take the risk and headed to meet their loved ones outside the city.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-09-29 15:25

Wishing upon a moon [PHOTOS]

Wishing upon a moon [PHOTOS]

Chuseok, Korea’s autumn thanksgiving day, is one of the biggest and most celebrated holidays in the country when family members from near and far gather together to honor their ancestors. Also known as hangawi (“the great middle of the autumn”), it is a major harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar when there is a full moon.

Bae Eun-joo | 2020-09-24 12:59

'No Mask No Entry' [PHOTOS]

'No Mask No Entry' [PHOTOS]

“No Smoking” is probably the most familiar and common prohibition sign that can be found across the world. Nowadays, another prohibition sign that is being spotted in many locations is “No Mask No Entry.”

Choi Won-suk | 2020-09-17 13:10

What does home mean to you? [PHOTOS]

What does home mean to you? [PHOTOS]

A maintenance worker from an internet service provider is repairing a cable on a utility pole. Many residents have left Baeksa Village but minimum services are maintained for those remaining.

Choi Won-suk | 2020-09-03 11:15

Changdeok Palace Moonlight Tour [PHOTOS]

Changdeok Palace Moonlight Tour [PHOTOS]

Visitors holding cheongsachorong (traditional Korean lanterns) pass by Injeongjeon, the main throne hall of Changdeok Palace and National Treasure No. 225, during the Moonlight Tour.

Choi Won-suk | 2020-08-27 15:24

Typhoon Bavi is coming [PHOTOS]

Typhoon Bavi is coming [PHOTOS]

Big waves hit rocks in southwestern Jeju, Tuesday, as Typhoon Bavi approaches the island. The Korea Meteorological Administration says the typhoon, packing powerful winds and heavy rain, will hit Jeju before reaching the country's west coast.

Jung Min-ho | 2020-08-25 16:23

Typhoon Bavi set to batter capital area Thursday

COVID-era catwalk 'Mask is the new normal' [PHOTOS]

COVID-era catwalk 'Mask is the new normal' [PHOTOS]

Fashion is all about making a statement. And in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, where everyone is advised to wear face masks to curb the spread of the virus, the face mask has become an entirely new form of self-expression.The fashion world has quickly embraced and beautified the face coverings to express personal style without failing to adhere to protective guidelines.

Choi Won-suk | 2020-08-20 12:56

For years, orphans in Japan were punished just for surviving the war [PHOTOS]

For years, orphans in Japan were punished just for surviving the war [PHOTOS]

They were bullied. They were called trash and left to fend for themselves on the street. Police rounded them up and threw them in jail. They were sent to orphanages or sold for labor. They were abandoned by their government, abused and discriminated against.

Shim Hyun-chul | 2020-08-14 14:36

Jeju is suffering [PHOTOS]

Jeju is suffering [PHOTOS]

A bird’s eye view of Darangshi Oreum, a parasitic volcano that rises 382 meters above sea level, is located in the northeastern part of Jeju Island. The aerial views were captured from a drone camera.

Choi Won-suk | 2020-08-14 14:22

Crisis fatigue - Struggling to survive recession [PHOTOS]

Crisis fatigue - Struggling to survive recession [PHOTOS]

A restaurant owner squats in an empty street in Jongno 3-ga, July 30. The district, famous for its many eateries, usually bustles with office workers during lunch hour.

Choi Won-suk | 2020-08-07 10:57

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