Jo Jun-hee Delivers Blindfolded Dunk at All-Star Game
Seoul Samsung’s Jo Jun-hee performed a blindfolded dunk during the 2025-2026 Professional Basketball All-Star Game on Jan. 18. The event, held at Jamsil Arena, featured a dunk contest between Team Brown and Team Cony. Jo’s spectacular play thrilled fans during the mid-season festivities.
Giant Ice Wall Appears in Daegu on Daehan
A massive ice wall has formed along a walking trail at Songhae Park in Dalseong County, Daegu, creating a spectacular winter scene. The natural formation appeared on Jan. 20, which marks “Daehan,” the last of the 24 solar terms and traditionally the coldest day of the year.
Hwaseong Sea Freezes During Cold Wave
Sea ice covered the waters near Gungpyeong Port in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on Jan. 20. Weather officials expect the cold wave to continue throughout the week, with freezing temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius.
Incheon Blood Center Gives Dujjonku to Donors
The Incheon Blood Center offered Dubai chewy cookies, also called “dujjonku” in Korean, to blood donors on Jan. 20. The event aims to increase donor satisfaction as blood donations decrease during the winter vacation and flu season. The center hopes these small rewards will encourage more people to participate.