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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

“This Lunar New Year feels even more meaningful because it’s the first one we’re celebrating with Tiki [fandom name],' girl group KiiiKiii said in a press release on Tuesday. 'Through our album, we wanted to deliver the message, ‘This year, be true to yourself and a little bolder,’ and we’re proud that many people seem to have connected with that meaning. We’ll continue to repay your support with even better activities. During the holiday, we hope you set aside your worries for a while and spend happy moments with your loved ones.” KiiiKiii debuted last year with its EP ″I Do Me.' Its single “404 (New Era)” from its second EP released on Jan. 26, topped Melon’s Top 100 chart and secured three music show wins. Recently, KiiiKiii was also appointed as the first ambassadors of “Seoul Color” by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. [STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT]

K-pop stars send Lunar New Year holiday greetings — in pictures

K-pop thrives on the powerful bonds between artists and their fans, and the Lunar New Year holiday is about family and togetherness. As the Lunar New Year's Day arrived Tuesday, stars reached out to fans with heartfelt messages bridging both worlds.

2026.2.17

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The Gyeongbu Expressway in Seocho District, southern Seoul, is congested with vehicles on Feb. 14, as the five-day Lunar New Year holiday kicks off. [NEWS1]

Highways congested nationwide on Lunar New Year

Heavy traffic built up on major roads and expressways across Korea Tuesday as people traveled to their hometowns on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026.2.17

President Lee Jae Myung, left, and first lady Kim Hea Kyung pose for a photo after Lee delivers a Lunar New Year's message, in this photo provided by Cheong Wa Dae on Feb. 16. [YONHAP]

President Lee delivers Lunar New Year message focused on serving people, national unity

President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday he will continue efforts to better serve people and promote national unity as he marked his first Lunar New Year holiday in office.

2026.2.17

An image showing families dressed in hanbok (traditional Korean attire) having a holiday meal together [GETTY IMAGES BANK]

Staying healthy this Seollal: Tips for eating right while keeping tradition

Seollal, or Lunar New Year, is a time for bonding with family, and also an occasion to indulge in tasty traditional dishes and delicacies.

2026.2.16

Seoul's highways experience heavy congestion on first day of Lunar New Year holiday

Traffic on highways heading out of Seoul peaked earlier in the day Saturday, the first day of the five-day Lunar New Year holiday, before gradually easing in the afternoon.

2026.2.14

People line up at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul on July 25, 2025. [YONHAP]

Jeju authorities get ready with 245,000 visitors expected to arrive during Lunar New Year holiday

More than 245,000 travelers are projected to visit Jeju during the Lunar New Year holiday from Saturday to Wednesday, with expanded flights and ferry services, prompting local authorities to prepare for congestion.

2026.2.14

People walk past the entrance to a pediatric emergency medical center at a university hospital in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2025. [NEWS1]

Seoul to maintain 24-hour emergency care system over Lunar New Year holiday

A total of 72 emergency medical institutions across Seoul will operate 24 hours a day during the Lunar New Year holiday from Monday to Wednesday, with special services operating for pregnant women and newborns as well.

2026.2.13

Rice cakes displayed at a stall at a traditional market in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Feb. 11, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday [NEWS1]

Lunar New Year brings doubling of burn, choking patients and car accidents

Over the Lunar New Year break, the number of patients treated for airway obstruction from choking and burns nearly double compared with ordinary periods, along with car accidents while traveling nationwide, according to latest government data.

2026.2.13

A handmade cardboard ATM spits out a seemingly endless stream of 10,000 won ($7) bills [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Koreans increasingly prefer gifting money in creative ways over physical presents

For Koreans, money has become one of the gifts they most want to receive on special occasions, but not necessarily because they’re inconsiderate or too lazy to shop. Young Koreans in particular have found creative ways to gift cash to their parents.

2026.2.12

Tag: seollal

seollal

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

K-pop stars send Lunar New Year holiday greetings — in pictures

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Highways congested nationwide on Lunar New Year

President Lee delivers Lunar New Year message focused on serving people, national unity

Staying healthy this Seollal: Tips for eating right while keeping tradition

Seoul's highways experience heavy congestion on first day of Lunar New Year holiday

Jeju authorities get ready with 245,000 visitors expected to arrive during Lunar New Year holiday

Seoul to maintain 24-hour emergency care system over Lunar New Year holiday

Lunar New Year brings doubling of burn, choking patients and car accidents

Koreans increasingly prefer gifting money in creative ways over physical presents