Children’s Day moments: It’s all about the smiles

Families filled amusement parks and other child-friendly venues across South Korea on May 5, as the country marked Children’s Day, a national holiday dedicated to children. Parents spent the day with their children instead of going to work, while festivals and performances were held nationwide. Stationery and toy stores were also crowded, with children choosing their own gifts. First proposed in 1923 by Bang Jeong-hwan, a pioneer of children’s literature and a social activist, the holiday promot

2026-05-05 17:10:13:00

In photos: Annual career fair opens for soldiers

An annual job fair for soon-to-be-discharged military personnel opened in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The ROK Armed Forces Career Fair, launched in 1998, is hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and is designed to help service members transition back into civilian life. In South Korea, able-bodied men are required to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. The two-day event is expected to attract approximately 15,000 soldiers, along with representatives from 160 companies and ins

2026-04-28 17:27:20:00