South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol (front, second to the left) visits the scene of a Halloween crush in the capital’s popular Itaewon district, in Seoul on October 30, 2022 [Yonhap via AFP] ...

South Korea under President Lee Jae-myung is returning to pragmatic diplomacy, maintaining its US alliance while rejecting confrontation with China, reflecting public sentiment and prioritizing peace, ...

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening.

The National Folk Museum of Korea occupies the northeast corner of the Gyeongbokgung Palace compound. ... This man wears hanbok costume topped with a gat hat made from horsehair and bamboo.

Miss USA Erin Brady presents her outfit, during the national costume show at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013.

The National Costume and Swimwear rounds kicked off the pageant at the Arena Ciudad de México, on November 14, 2024. 1 of 35. Miss United States Alma Cooper. REUTERS. 2 of 35.

What do dictionaries, plantains, fighter planes and the Swiss Guard have in common? All inspired national costumes on display at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant.

In a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, the "Silk and the Silk Road: From China to Kazakhstan" exhibition ...

The Mister International beauty pageant is held every year, and my personal favorite part of the competition is the national costumes segment, where each contestant dresses in a costume that best ...

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that he wouldn’t be surprised if North Korea moves forward with another nuclear test after the country test-fired its first ...

French interior architect and furniture designer Pierre Yovanovitch is known for creating compelling design showcases – from the Paris showroom of his brand, Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier, to ...

While Halloween isn’t a traditional holiday in South Korea, where children rarely go trick-or-treating, it’s still a major attraction for young adults, and costume parties at bars and clubs ...