Holiday Spots Sighting - China

Holiday Spots Sighting - China

People in traditional Korean attire "Hanbok" visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, October 5, 2025. Ancient palaces in Seoul including the Gyeongbokgung Palace are open to the public free of charge from October 3 to 9. Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea: Clashes Erupt After Police Block Farmers’ Tractor March 3

On Tuesday, March 26, tensions escalated in the Namtaeryeong Pass area of Seoul as police clashed with farmers from the Korean Peasants League attempting to organize a tractor march advocating for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. The conflict started at 9:20 a.m. when police blocked a truck carrying tractors.

South Korea: Clashes Erupt After Police Block Farmers’ Tractor March 2

On Tuesday, March 26, tensions escalated in the Namtaeryeong Pass area of Seoul as police clashed with farmers from the Korean Peasants League attempting to organize a tractor march advocating for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. The conflict started at 9:20 a.m. when police blocked a truck carrying tractors.

South Korea: Clashes Erupt After Police Block Farmers’ Tractor March

On Tuesday, March 26, tensions escalated in the Namtaeryeong Pass area of Seoul as police clashed with farmers from the Korean Peasants League attempting to organize a tractor march advocating for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. The conflict started at 9:20 a.m. when police blocked a truck carrying tractors.

Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

Tourists wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean costume, take a photo with snow at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

Tourists wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean costume, take a photo with snow at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-SCENERY

(240315) -- SEOUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

(240125) -- SEOUL, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a scene during a reenactment of the royal guards changing ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Paul Jones/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

(240125) -- SEOUL, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a scene during a reenactment of the royal guards changing ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Paul Jones/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE-CEREMONY REENACTMENT

(240125) -- SEOUL, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a scene during a reenactment of the royal guards changing ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Paul Jones/Xinhua)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231221) -- BEIJING, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW SCENERY

(231220) -- SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

(231018) -- SEOUL, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for a photo in front of Gwanghwamun, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Gyeongbokgung Palace's Gwanghwamun gate has opened to the public after being restored to its original state for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

(231018) -- SEOUL, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists wearing Hanbok cross a street near Gwanghwamun, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Gyeongbokgung Palace's Gwanghwamun gate has opened to the public after being restored to its original state for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

(231018) -- SEOUL, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People cross a street in front of Gwanghwamun, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Gyeongbokgung Palace's Gwanghwamun gate has opened to the public after being restored to its original state for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN-RESTORATION

(231018) -- SEOUL, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit and take photos of Gwanghwamun, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Gyeongbokgung Palace's Gwanghwamun gate has opened to the public after being restored to its original state for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

CORRECTED: Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

CORRECTED: Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

Japanese and South Korean people participating in a parade replicating a diplomatic mission from the Joseon dynasty on the Korean Peninsula to Japan's Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period leave Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 1, 2023, for an over 1,000-kilometer and some 50-day journey bound for Tokyo's Hibiya Park. The biennial event that began in 2007 to deepen friendly ties between the two countries on a nongovernmental basis resumed after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

Japanese and South Korean people participating in a parade replicating a diplomatic mission from the Joseon dynasty on the Korean Peninsula to Japan's Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period leave Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 1, 2023, for an over 1,000-kilometer and some 50-day journey bound for Tokyo's Hibiya Park. The biennial event that began in 2007 to deepen friendly ties between the two countries on a nongovernmental basis resumed after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CORRECTED: Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

CORRECTED: Seoul-Tokyo parade to promote bilateral cultural exchange

Japanese and South Korean people participating in a parade replicating a diplomatic mission from the Joseon dynasty on the Korean Peninsula to Japan's Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period leave Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 1, 2023, for an over 1,000-kilometer and some 50-day journey bound for Tokyo's Hibiya Park. The biennial event that began in 2007 to deepen friendly ties between the two countries on a nongovernmental basis resumed after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

(230101) -- SEOUL, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

(230101) -- SEOUL, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

SEOUL, South Korea - South Koreans celebrate the return of historic documents from France at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on June 11, 2011, after the Korean royal books had been taken away in 1866.

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

SEOUL, South Korea - South Koreans celebrate the return of historic documents from France at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on June 11, 2011, after the Korean royal books had been taken away in 1866.

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

S. Korea celebrates return of archives

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (L) and first lady Kim Yoon Ok (2nd from L) attend a ceremony to celebrate the return of historic documents from France at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on June 11, 2011, after the Korean royal books had been taken away in 1866.

S. Korea holds funeral for former President Roh Moo Hyun

S. Korea holds funeral for former President Roh Moo Hyun

SEOUL, South Korea - Kwon Yang Suk (2nd from L), the widow of the late former South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun, wipes away tears during a state funeral for Roh at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on May 29.

S. Korea holds funeral for ex-President Roh Moo Hyun

S. Korea holds funeral for ex-President Roh Moo Hyun

SEOUL, South Korea - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda attends the funeral of former South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun at the the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on May 29.

S. Korea holds funeral for ex-President Roh Moo Hyun

S. Korea holds funeral for ex-President Roh Moo Hyun

SEOUL, South Korea - A hearse carrying the body of former South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun (R), preceded by a vehicle displaying Roh's photograph, arrives at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on May 29. South Korea held a state funeral for the former president at the palace.

S. Korea holds funeral for former President Roh Moo Hyun

S. Korea holds funeral for former President Roh Moo Hyun

SEOUL, South Korea - A photograph of the late former South Korean President is displayed at the site of his state funeral at the ancient palace of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul May 29.

Seoul-Tokyo friendship walking event begins

Seoul-Tokyo friendship walking event begins

SEOUL, South Korea - People from South Korea and Japan leave Gyeongbokgung, a former royal palace in downtown Seoul, on April 1 for a 50-day friendship walk along a 2,000-kilometer route that Korean dynasty envoys to Japan took during Japan's Edo period (1603-1867). The participants aim to arrive in Tokyo on May 20.

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

(221203) -- SEOUL, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in snow in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

(221203) -- SEOUL, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in snow in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

(221203) -- SEOUL, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in snow in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-SNOW

(221203) -- SEOUL, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in snow in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

(221126) -- SEOUL, Nov. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists wearing traditional Hanbok dresses pose for photos at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)