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North Korean students are seen during a Lunar New Year celebration in this photo released by the state-run Korean Central Television on Feb. 10. [YONHAP]

No long holiday, no travel, no 'tteokguk': North Korea's very different Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year holiday in North Korea is observed differently than in the South, with fewer days off, economic hardships affecting traditions, and limitations on mobility impacting family gatherings.

2026.2.18

Vehicles take to the roads on the Gyeongbu Expressway heading toward Seoul on Feb. 17. [NEWS1

5 million vehicles expected to hit the road on last day of Lunar New Year holiday

Traffic congestion continued on highways heading toward Seoul on Wednesday, the final day of the holiday, as large numbers of vehicles returned to the capital. Traffic is expected to peak between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. before easing late at night.

2026.2.18

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People walk through a flurry of snow at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Jan. 13. Snow and rain will continue through Jan. 14 morning in Seoul, with temperatures dropping to minus 5.6 degrees Celsius (21.9 degrees Fahrenheit). [YONHAP]

Heavy snow expected nationwide during Lunar New Year holiday

On Monday, a temporary holiday, a low-pressure system is expected to develop near China's Shandong Province, bringing snow or rain nationwide. Precipitation will begin in western areas and gradually spread across the country.

2025.1.23

The Covid-19 vaccination fluid produced by Moderna is being stored in vial bottles and placed on a tray at a hospital in Seoul in 2022. [NEWS1]

Gov’t urges vaccinations before Lunar New Year as immunity wanes and variants emerge

The government is urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19 before the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins on Jan. 25, citing a higher risk of infection due to large-scale travel and frequent gatherings.

2025.1.16

Tag: lunar new years

lunar new years

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No long holiday, no travel, no 'tteokguk': North Korea's very different Lunar New Year

5 million vehicles expected to hit the road on last day of Lunar New Year holiday

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