Hyundai Genesis EQ900 launch at Grand Hyatt, Seoul
On December 9, I had an opportunity to attend the launch of Gensis EQ900 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. I went in with no expectations whatsoever, but I was thrilled to see the number of people and the energy in the event. Suit-worn, tie-clad men in black stood, chatting and chuckling. Journalists talked and took photos, […]
N Seoul Tower and the blues
Photojournalist Rahul Aijaz found himself in fading sunlight and looking for an interesting POV to capture the N Seoul Tower while walking in Naksan Park. Luckily, he found it just in time to capture the dying orange of dusk and the dominating blues of the night.
Security all set for Seoul nuke summit
Officials in charge of security for the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit rappel down a building at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae Monday as they demonstrate various responses to possible contingencies. Thunderous bangs are heard and yellowish toxic smoke starts billowing from a terrace on the second floor of the presidential office Cheong […]
Fireballs for Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival
South Korean spin fireballs made of wood chips and straws on the eve of the Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 5, 2012. The word “daeboreum” comes from the word “boreumdal” which means “full moon”. Jeongwol Daeboreum refers to the largest and brightest full moon of the year, which falls on […]
South Korea Opens 2012 Stock Market
Officials of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) attend the opening ceremony of the Securities and Derivatives Markets for this year at the KRX head office in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 2, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Park Jin Hee> news@theasian.asia
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