Seoul Dance Theatre Reimagines Royal RitualOn Aug. 21, the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre staged a press preview of “Ilmu (佾舞)” at the Sejong Center. The performance offers a modern take on Jongmyo Jeryeak, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage traditionally performed at royal ancestral rites for Joseon kings and queens.
Woo Won-shik Meets Bill Gates in SeoulOn Aug. 21, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates in Yeouido, Seoul. The two posed for a commemorative photo during Gates’ visit, underscoring potential cooperation between Korean leadership and global philanthropic initiatives.
Tourists Beat the Heat at Cheonggyecheon StreamOn Aug. 22, a day before Cheoseo signaled the end of summer heat, foreign tourists cooled off at Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul’s Jongno District. Despite the seasonal milestone, scorching temperatures persisted across the city, drawing visitors to the urban stream for relief.
Dogs Play at Haha Hoho Dog Water PlaygroundDogs paddle in a pool at the Haha Hoho Dog Water Playground in Seoul’s Olympic Park on Aug. 17. One dog, startled by the water, pressed its paws on its owner’s face, delighting onlookers and capturing the playful, lighthearted spirit of the summer event.