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Sleep takes center stage at Seoul's Han River Nap Competition, in photos

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South Korea Nap Competition - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Participants lie down and take part in the Han River Nap Competition in Seoul, South Korea, organized by the city government to promote the importance of sleep in the bustling city.

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