Through the Lens: South Korean plane crash, earthquake in Tibet and more
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
January 10, 2025
Emergency personnel work at the site where an aircraft went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, on Dec. 30, 2024. A South Korean Jeju Air jet arriving from Thailand and carrying 181 passengers and crew crashed into a wall on Dec. 29, killing 179 people, which became one of the country's worst aviation disasters. Two people, both crew members, survived. (Photo by Reutes)
Emergency personnel work at the site where an aircraft went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, on Dec. 30, 2024. A South Korean Jeju Air jet arriving from Thailand and carrying 181 passengers and crew crashed into a wall on Dec. 29, killing 179 people, which became one of the country's worst aviation disasters. Two people, both crew members, survived. (Photo by Reutes)
The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
A man bows as he visits a memorial altar for the victims of the Jeju Air crash on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
A man bows as he visits a memorial altar for the victims of the Jeju Air crash on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
Pro-Yoon protesters attend a rally in support of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol near his official residence on a snowy day, in Seoul on Jan. 5. (Photo by Reuters)
Pro-Yoon protesters attend a rally in support of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol near his official residence on a snowy day, in Seoul on Jan. 5. (Photo by Reuters)
Police help earthquake victims in the Tibetan city of Shigatse after a powerful temblor struck on Jan. 7. The strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said. (Photo by Xinhua/AP)
Police help earthquake victims in the Tibetan city of Shigatse after a powerful temblor struck on Jan. 7. The strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said. (Photo by Xinhua/AP)
Rescue workers search an earthquake-affected area in the Tibetan city of Shigatse on Jan. 7. (Photo by EPA/Jiji)
Rescue workers search an earthquake-affected area in the Tibetan city of Shigatse on Jan. 7. (Photo by EPA/Jiji)
A woman covers a child's ear during New Year celebrations in the streets of Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, on Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
A woman covers a child's ear during New Year celebrations in the streets of Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, on Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Reuters)
Spectators cheer at a New Year’s countdown celebration event at Shougang Park in Beijing, on Jan. 1. (Photo by Reuters)
Spectators cheer at a New Year’s countdown celebration event at Shougang Park in Beijing, on Jan. 1. (Photo by Reuters)
Thousands of people gather at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with bright neon lights, banners wishing “Happy New Year,” and the iconic Liberation Monument illuminated, on Jan. 1 in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Getty Images)
Thousands of people gather at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with bright neon lights, banners wishing “Happy New Year,” and the iconic Liberation Monument illuminated, on Jan. 1 in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Getty Images)
Fireworks go off during New Year’s celebrations in Bangkok on Jan. 1. (Photo by Reuters)
Fireworks go off during New Year’s celebrations in Bangkok on Jan. 1. (Photo by Reuters)
A teenage girl wears a headband reading ''2025'' while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta on Jan. 1. (Photo by Getty Images)
A teenage girl wears a headband reading ''2025'' while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta on Jan. 1. (Photo by Getty Images)
Filipino Catholic devotees raise their hands to be blessed with holy water during the parade of Black Nazarene replicas ahead of its feast day, in Quiapo, Manila, on Jan. 2. (Photo by Reuters)
Filipino Catholic devotees raise their hands to be blessed with holy water during the parade of Black Nazarene replicas ahead of its feast day, in Quiapo, Manila, on Jan. 2. (Photo by Reuters)
A view of China's Snow Town, a frozen wonderland, on Jan. 3 in Mudanjiang, China. (Photo by Getty Images)
A view of China's Snow Town, a frozen wonderland, on Jan. 3 in Mudanjiang, China. (Photo by Getty Images)
A kid plays among snowmen at Yanjiagang Farm Snow Theme Park on Jan. 4 in Harbin, China. Yanjiagang Farm built the snowman-themed park, producing 800 snowmen, each 1.6 meters high, and has proved popular among tourists. (Photo by Getty Images)
A kid plays among snowmen at Yanjiagang Farm Snow Theme Park on Jan. 4 in Harbin, China. Yanjiagang Farm built the snowman-themed park, producing 800 snowmen, each 1.6 meters high, and has proved popular among tourists. (Photo by Getty Images)
A boy participates in a New Year’s calligraphy contest at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Jan. 5. (Photo by Reuters)
A boy participates in a New Year’s calligraphy contest at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Jan. 5. (Photo by Reuters)
Visitors offer prayers on the first business day of the New Year at the Kanda Myojin shrine, frequented by worshippers seeking good fortune and prosperous business, in Tokyo on Jan. 6. (Photo by Reuters)
Visitors offer prayers on the first business day of the New Year at the Kanda Myojin shrine, frequented by worshippers seeking good fortune and prosperous business, in Tokyo on Jan. 6. (Photo by Reuters)
Indian tourists take selfies at Thailand's famous Wat Arun temple in Bangkok on Jan. 2. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, a mere 31,100 Indians traveled to Southeast Asia. Two years later, that figure stood at 3.75 million, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a London-based trade group. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Indian tourists take selfies at Thailand's famous Wat Arun temple in Bangkok on Jan. 2. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, a mere 31,100 Indians traveled to Southeast Asia. Two years later, that figure stood at 3.75 million, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a London-based trade group. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Emperor Naruhito and other members of Japan’s imperial family wave to well-wishers in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2. The annual New Year’s event was canceled last year due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which struck on Jan. 1, 2024. Referring to the massive quake and disastrous heavy rains hitting Japan last year, the emperor said in his address that he is “concerned about the suffering of victims who are still living difficult lives.” (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
Emperor Naruhito and other members of Japan’s imperial family wave to well-wishers in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2. The annual New Year’s event was canceled last year due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which struck on Jan. 1, 2024. Referring to the massive quake and disastrous heavy rains hitting Japan last year, the emperor said in his address that he is “concerned about the suffering of victims who are still living difficult lives.” (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
A woman lays flowers on Asaichi Street in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a large fire broke out after the earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024. Demolition of the buildings destroyed by fire is still in progress and the area is now mostly vacant lots. (Photo by Kyodo)
A woman lays flowers on Asaichi Street in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a large fire broke out after the earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024. Demolition of the buildings destroyed by fire is still in progress and the area is now mostly vacant lots. (Photo by Kyodo)
Residents of Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture, an area hit hard by the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake, watch the first sunrise of the year near the Mitsukejima islet, a local sightseeing spot. The earthquake killed 504 people. As of late December, at least 20,699 Ishikawa citizens remain evacuated or are living in temporary housing due to the impact of the quake, as well as from torrential rains in September. (Photo by Kyodo)
Residents of Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture, an area hit hard by the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake, watch the first sunrise of the year near the Mitsukejima islet, a local sightseeing spot. The earthquake killed 504 people. As of late December, at least 20,699 Ishikawa citizens remain evacuated or are living in temporary housing due to the impact of the quake, as well as from torrential rains in September. (Photo by Kyodo)
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