The latest cold wave is expected to peak Tuesday, with morning lows dipping to minus 18 degrees Celsius to minus 4 degrees nationwide, the state weather agency said Monday.
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Seoul Lantern Festival Held annually since 2009, the Seoul Lantern Festival is again taking place across Gwanghwamun Square and just to the south of it at Cheonggye Plaza and Seoul Plaza. The lights come on from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Jan. 21. Also open at the same time is the Gwanghwamun Square Market, potentially the largest winter flea market in the capital. Seasonal goods including crafts and stree.
The country’s top five commercial lenders made a combined 411 billion won ($312 million) in donations last year, up more than 65 percent from the previous year, prodded by the government s “mutual growth” push to help small businesses, data showed Sunday. The money was put mainly toward helping children, low-income earners, multicultural families and small businesses.
All-in-one Park in Paju At First Garden Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, visitors can go sledding and ice fishing, while also trying attractions like a merry-go-round and go-karts. Street food is available as well. The festivities run through the end of February All-in-one day tickets, which cover up to six attractions and sledding, are priced at 27,000 won for admissions starting at 11 a.m., and 23,000 won for tho.