"Wishing for peace and hope"...Christmas, Myeongdong Cathedral, "Northern Red".

[Anchor]
Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul is crowded with people celebrating Christmas today.

There are many citizens who participate in Christmas mass and enjoy Christmas festivals.

There is an issue reporter on the scene. Reporter Seo Jihyun!

[Reporter]
Yes, it's in Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul.

[Anchor]
How's the atmosphere there?

[Reporter]
Yes, this place where I am is full of citizens who visited the cathedral to celebrate Christmas.

From the family who came to celebrate Christmas to the lovers who enjoy the Christmas market... You can feel the warmth of Christmas just by looking at it.

There are also many Christmas decorations such as large trees throughout the cathedral.

Citizens are having a happy Christmas here with a Christmas atmosphere.

The Christmas Mass has been held here since noon today.

Citizens in long lines for Christmas Mass could also be seen an hour ago.

Archbishop Chung Soon-taek, who holds the Mass, said, "Now that we are spending the end of the year in great confusion and conflict, a 'warm attitude of respect for human beings' is the most important thing, and I hope this Christmas will be a time of 'hope' to make peace together."

Then let's listen to the stories of the citizens who came to Mass with their families.

[Go Woon-seon / Segok-dong, Seoul: It's so nice because it's not that cold today, but I came here because I wanted to come to the cathedral on Christmas to give mass and create a Christmas atmosphere. I want to pray for the good things that happened this year, and I hope there will be good things next year.]

Since this morning, there is also a Christmas festival outside the cathedral.

At the Christmas market held in the square in front of the cathedral, you can enjoy food such as various crafts, sausages, and roasted chestnuts.

The Hope Tree installed at the entrance also sees people hanging prayer cards for the country and the home.

In addition, various works celebrating the birth of Jesus are displayed throughout the cathedral.

In the afternoon, the rose garden will be lit up with colorful lights, and various events such as choir performances and media facades will follow.

Christmas crowds are expected to gather everywhere.

Please pay attention to traffic and walking safety and have a warm and happy Christmas.

I'm Seo Jihyun of YTN at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul.