'굿바이 2017' 오늘 자정 보신각 타종행사
People around the world are celebrating or will be celebrating the ringing in of 2018.
It will be Korea's turn in about six hours from now.... and events are being held all across the country.
One of the most famous places to be in Korea as the clock strikes midnight is the Bosingak Pavilion in central Seoul.
People are gathering there already,... including our very own own Kim Hye-sung.
And we're connected live to her right now.
Hyesung, how's it looking there?
Hi Minji.
The sun has just set for the last time in 2017, and we are getting closer and closer to 2018.
Behind me is the Bosingak Pavilion, where the bell-ringing ceremony will take place in about six hours.
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People have been gradually trickling in to celebrate the New Year with their family and loved ones.
I got a chance to talk to few of the earlycomers, take a listen.
(English)-
"During New Year I usually spend my time at home. So I mean, coming here I expect to be different, like exciting, and I would like to discover how Koreans spend their time during New Year and New Year's Eve."
(Korean)-
"There are only seven hours left and it feels quite unreal. So I came here to watch the bell ringing. In the upcoming year, I hope I can start a new family "
Wow, I can sure feel the excitment over there. And Hyesung, can you explain to us some of the details of the event there?
Yeah,
The official ceremony will begin at 11:30 p.m sharp.
It′s going to be a night full of performances including a rockband.
And the highlight of course, is the bell-ringing ceremony.
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It holds a special meaning here in Korea.
Built in the 14th century, the bell will be rung 33 times, wishing prosperity and peace for the nation and its people.
Five city government officials including the Seoul mayor and eleven citizen representatives will ring the bell.
These citizen representatives include 89 year old Lee Yong-soo, who actively spoke out about her experience... victimized by Japan during its colonial rule of Korea as one of the so-called "comfort women," and Korean-Nigerian model Han Hyun-min.
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One thing to note, with around 100-thousand people expected to come out tonight, traffic around the area will be restricted between 11 p.m. and one-thirty a.m.
Public transportation, including the subway, has been extended to 2am.
That's all I have for now.
I'll have more for you guys later tonight during the New Year's special.
Back to you, Minji.
That was our Kim Hye-sung at the Bosingak Pavilion. Thank you.
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