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A fire broke out early Saturday at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, damaging part of a wooden gate and pillar, but was extinguished within 15 minutes with no casualties. The Korea Heritage Service cited spontaneous combustion as a possible cause.

March 24, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The PhotoVogue Festival is bringing its 'Women by Women' exhibition to Seoul as part of Vogue Korea's third annual Leaders event. The exhibition, marking the festival's 10th anniversary, opens alongside talks on women's agency from March 27 to 29 at Layer Studio 20 in Yongsan-gu. It features works from 9,500 artists across 149 countries who responded to a global open call.

Tucked in Seoul's multicultural Haebangchon neighborhood near Mount Namsan, Shucos brings Guatemala's vibrant street food to the city. The restaurant specializes in shucos, toasted buns loaded with grilled meats, guacamole, cabbage, and an array of sauces that transform the classic hot dog.

February 24, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Tickets for BTS's free comeback concert in Seoul sold out within minutes of reservations opening, drawing over 100,000 simultaneous users to the booking platform. The event, marking the K-pop group's first major live performance in nearly four years, is set for March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square. Authorities anticipate up to 260,000 fans gathering, prompting extensive safety preparations.

South Korea's cultural heritage agency sharply criticized Seoul's decision to allow high-rise buildings near the historic Jongmyo Shrine, demanding a full reconsideration of the project to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site. The move is accused of unilaterally scrapping years of compromise. The feud reignited amid recent discoveries of Joseon Dynasty relics.

January 17, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A bus veered off the road in western Seoul on Friday afternoon, plowing into pedestrians near Seodaemun Station and injuring 13 people, with two in serious condition. The driver claimed the brakes failed, but police found no signs of alcohol or drugs. Authorities are investigating the cause.