Myeongdong Cathedral full of Christmas joy and hope, Christmas festival will be held.

[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, I'm at a Christmas market outside the cathedral.

As you can see, so many citizens are enjoying Christmas here.

In addition to various crafts, they sell a variety of foods such as roasted chestnuts and bangsho.

The faces of family, lovers, and friends who enjoy the market are full of laughter.

Since this morning, a Christmas festival called Myeongdong, Lighting Up Winter has been held here.

This festival, where you can feel the hope and joy in the Christmas atmosphere, is being held for two days yesterday and today.

Various works representing the birth of Jesus and Santa the large bear are also on display throughout the cathedral.

At the Hope Tree set up at the entrance, citizens can also see cards writing prayers for their country and home.

In the evening, the rose garden is lit up with colorful lights, and various events such as choir performances and media facades are also followed.

So let's hear from the citizens who are enjoying Christmas here.

[Kim Ki-yeon, Kim Min-jeong / Dunchon-dong, Seoul: I've come to Myeong-dong Cathedral a lot with my brother. It's my first time coming to Christmas today.I think I'll make it pretty and sell a lot of things, so I think I'll have fun. There are a lot of people and trees, so I think it's a good Christmas atmosphere.]

At noon today, the Christmas Mass was held here.

Citizens in long lines could also be seen an hour before the Christmas Mass began.

Archbishop Chung Soon-taek, who presided over 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."

Christmas crowds are expected to gather around today. 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.