[Photo] 'The Joy of Meeting Again' Korea-Japan Festival Held

On the 25th, participants dressed in traditional costumes and Japanese manga character outfits are taking commemorative photos at the Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

On the 25th, participants dressed in traditional costumes and Japanese manga character outfits are taking commemorative photos at the Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

On the 25th, visitors attending the Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, are experiencing traditional Japanese play culture. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

On the 25th, visitors attending the Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, are experiencing traditional Japanese play culture. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Dong-joo] The Korea-Japan private exchange event, 'Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang,' is being held on the 25th at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. This event, held face-to-face for the first time in three years due to the impact of COVID-19, was conducted under the theme 'The Joy of Meeting Again.' The 'Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang' first started in Seoul in 2005, designated as the 'Year of Korea-Japan Friendship,' and has been held in Tokyo since 2009, marking its 18th edition this year.