The Seoul City government held a traditional ceremony Monday to mark this year's “Coming-of-Age Day.”

Some 100 people who turned 20 this year took part in the ritual, wearing the traditional Korean garment “hanbok.”

Some 20 foreigners who live in Seoul were also invited to partake in the ceremony held at Gyeonghui Palace on Monday.

Various other events were held, including a performance by a traditional music troupe.