South Korea, on Monday celebrated traditional 'coming-of-age ceremony' on Monday to celebrate young people turning 20 and to raise their awareness about roles and responsibilities that come with being an adult.

South Korean students take part in a 'coming-of-age' ceremony at a park in Seoul on May 16, 2016. The ceremony marks the point at which a person is legally able to make independent life choices, from voting to drinking alcohol. Pic/AFP