Loneliness is one of the greatest challenges many older Koreans face. Whether through romantic relationships or new friendships, the need for social connection remains strong, even in their golden years.
Lee Dong-jun, a lifelong resident of Hyoja-dong near Blue House, lamented the noise pollution from the rallies, and the political division they represent.
Pedestrians walk past a row of parmacies in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 9.
People walk as it snows at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Jan. 13. Snow and rain will continue through the morning of Jan. 14 in Seoul, with temperatures dropping to minus 5.6 degrees Celsius (21.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
A vehicle crashed into a guard post in front of the Russian ambassador’s residence on Sunday night, severely injuring a police officer on duty.
Here are four retro-vintage spots most loved by tourists flocking to Seoul.
A street food vendor faced backlash after selling overpriced oysters and refusing credit card payments. Traffic to the vendor's street has plummeted, driving some merchants to halt their businesses for 10 days.
A man with his hood on walks in the rain on a street in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday at noon, a day before Daeseol, the season of heavy snow according to the lunar calendar.
People wait for their turn at the civil service center of Jongno District Office on Monday after the recovery of an administrative system failure that paralyzed both offline and online issuances of civil documents last week.
Even through the coldest days, Bukchon and Seochon areas surrounding the famous Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, are filled with visitors eager to enjoy the Korean winter in some of the most historical parts of the city.
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