By Han Jun-guPosted : November 7, 2024, 18:16Updated : November 7, 2024, 18:16
SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - Thursday marked Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar.
This day, the 19th of the 24 seasonal divisions in the traditional lunar calendar, traditionally signals the beginning of "gimjang" season—the annual tradition of making kimchi.
People cross a crosswalk in Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024, the day marking Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar. AJP Han Jun-gu
People walk on the street in Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024, the day marking Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar. AJP Han Jun-gu
People walk on the street in Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024, the day marking Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar. AJP Han Jun-gu
People line up to buy hotteok a beloved Korean winter street snack, in Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024, the day marking Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar. AJP Han Jun-gu
A person buys bungeoppang, a fish-shaped bun and beloved Korean winter street snack, in Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024, the day marking Ipdong, or the onset of winter, according to the traditional farming calendar. AJP Han Jun-gu