Young South Koreans dressed in traditional clothing and participated in a traditional Confucian coming-of-age ceremony on Monday in Seoul. /VCG Photo

The ceremony was organized to celebrate the coming-of-age of young women and men who have turned or are going to turn 20 this year. /VCG Photo

Through the traditional rituals, the organizers hoped to raise awareness among young people about the responsibilities of adulthood. /VCG Photo

The Confucian style coming-of-age ceremony has a history dating back centuries. In South Korea today, the Monday of the third week of May has been designated as "coming-of-age day," known as "gwan-rye" in Korean. /VCG Photo