Category: Picture of the Day

Picture of the Day: American Model

American model Irene
American model Irene
American model Irene poses for a photo during the publicity event of Seoul Fashion Week 2025 S/S Youser collection at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Sept. 3, 2024. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: U.S. Naval Ship Enters Port on Geoje Island

USNS cargo ship enters S. Korea for MRO for 1st time
USNS cargo ship enters S. Korea for MRO for 1st time
This photo provided by Hanwha Ocean Co. shows the USNS Wally Schirra, a cargo ship of the U.S. Navy, entering the South Korean shipbuilder’s shipyard on South Korea’s southern island city of Geoje on Sept. 2, 2024, to receive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service. Hanwha and the U.S. Navy signed the MRO deal, the first of its kind in the country, the previous month. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Gimpo Pig Farm Under Quarantine

African swine fever confirmed at pig farm in Gimpo
African swine fever confirmed at pig farm in Gimpo
Authorities control access to the entrance of a pig farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, where African swine fever (ASF) has been detected, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: EV Fire Drill

Drill to put out EV fire
Drill to put out EV fire
Firefighters extinguish an electric vehicle fire during a drill at an apartment complex in Busan on Aug. 27, 2024, following a recent series of similar incidents. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: North Korea Conducts MLRS Test Fire

N. Korean leader inspects MRLS test-fire
N. Korean leader inspects MRLS test-fire
A test-fire of a 240mm multiple rocket launch system (MRLS) being produced at defense industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission takes place under the inspection of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Aug. 27, 2024, in this photo provided by the North’s official Korean Central News Agency. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Joseon Era Diplomatic Ship Arrives in Japan

Joseon Dynasty diplomatic ship arrives in Japan
Joseon Dynasty diplomatic ship arrives in Japan
A replica ship of the Joseon Tongsinsa, a diplomatic delegation sent by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) of Korea to Japan on a dozen occasions over a 200-year period, arrives at a port in Japan’s Shimonoseki on Aug. 24, 2024, in this photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: KCTU Protests Against President Yoon

Calling on President Yoon to step down
Calling on President Yoon to step down
Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions stage a rally in central Seoul on Aug. 24, 2024, urging President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Hot Nights Continue in Seoul

Record-breaking tropical night
Record-breaking tropical night
People cool off at Mulbit Square along the Han River on Aug. 20, 2024, during the 30th consecutive tropical night, setting a new record in the capital. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: President Yoon Meets with ROK & U.S. Servicemembers

Yoon meets S. Korean, U.S. service members
Yoon meets S. Korean, U.S. service members
President Yoon Suk Yeol (front) speaks while visiting the Ground Operations Command in Yongin, south of Seoul, on Aug. 21, 2024, to meet with South Korean and U.S. service members taking part in the joint military exercise of the Ulchi Freedom Shield, in this photo provided by the presidential office. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Getting Ready for a Typhoon

Typhoon Jongdari approaching
Typhoon Jongdari approaching
Ships take shelter at Seogwipo Port on South Korea’s southern Jeju Island on Aug. 20, 2024, as Typhoon Jongdari approaches. (Yonhap)