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  Sneak peek of Art Busan shows strong emphasis on female trailblazers

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, May 9 (Yonhap) -- With its focus on curating female artists and showcasing emerging galleries that highlight young and experimental artists, this year's Art Busan appears to deviate from its traditional role as solely an art
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  Unification ministry to install artwork symbolizing N.K. abductees at Seoul festival

  SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry in charge of inter-Korean affairs said Thursday it will install an artwork inspired by three forget-me-nots at an upcoming garden show in efforts to raise awareness of South Koreans being held in Nort
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  Ex-President Moon's memoir to be out later this month

  SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Former President Moon Jae-in's memoir will be published later this month, his first since his presidency ended in May 2022, the book's publisher said Wednesday.The book, the title of which translates into "From
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  '12.12: The Day' sweeps grand prize, best film, best actor at Baeksang Arts Awards

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Historical film "12.12: The Day" clinched the grand prize in the film category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards on Tuesday, alongside accolades for best film and best actor.The historical saga depic
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  Korean American author wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography

  By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, May 6 (Yonhap) -- A nonfiction book by a renowned Korean American author won this year's Pulitzer Prize in the biography category Monday, according to Columbia University, which administers the prestigious annual award.
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  S. Korea, Italy to open 2024-25 year of cultural exchange

  SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host a series of performances and exhibitions set to illuminate major Italian cities with Korea's rich cultural tapestry this year as part of the 2024-25 year of cultural exchange between the two countrie
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  South Korea launches six-month cultural showcase across France

  SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- As Paris gears up for the 2024 Olympics, South Korea will launch a six-month program Thursday to showcase its diverse artistic and cultural landscape in major cities around France.The "2024 Korea Season" will feat
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  From pastime to academic discipline: Exhibition spotlights evolution of Korean embroidery

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- A middle-aged woman stands on a rocky mountaintop, gazing out at layers of mist-covered, rugged peaks stretching before her.This scene is captured in the self-portrait, "Waves," by Korean embroid
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  Gov't to open 10 trails near DMZ for visitors next month

  SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Ten peace-themed trails near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), separating the two Koreas, will open to the public in mid-May, the government said Tuesday.The trails are located across border towns and cities in the provinces o
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  [K-People] ‘Restoration of two octagonal pavilions crucial to complete Gwanghwamun Square’: architect

  (The following article is a word-to-word translation of the original article published in Korean.)By Lee Seyoung, Kim Ji-sun SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- "To bring back Gwanghwamun Square to its
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  Korea-Italy photo exhibition to open in Seoul Tuesday

  SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- A photo exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy will open in Seoul next week, featuring about 70
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  MMCA picks Kwon Byung-jun as artist of the year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Thursday it has picked sound artist Kwon Byung-jun as the final winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2023 for his insightful approach to art, humanity
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  (LEAD) Culture ministry aims to make S. Korea global cultural power

  (ATTN: ADDS photo)SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry on Tuesday unveiled its policy goals for this year, aiming to establish South Korea as a leading global cultural powerhouse and foster citizens' happiness through cultural engagemen
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  Culture ministry aims to make S. Korea global cultural power

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry on Tuesday unveiled its policy goals for this year, aiming to establish South Korea as a leading global cultural powerhouse and foster citizens' happiness through cultural engagement.According to the
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  SeMA puts architecture on key exhibition agenda this year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) said Tuesday it will present a series of architecture exhibitions this year, touching upon a wide variety of topics related to architecture beyond its primary purpose as a dwelli
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  (LEAD) Boston museum to return 14th-century 'sarira' to Korea after 85 years

  (ATTN: ADDS quote in 5th para, background info in paras 13-14; CORRECTS "a Buddhist monk" in lead to "Buddhist monks"; RECASTS last sentence in 7th para to clarify)SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- A rare and culturally significant &
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  Boston museum to return 14th-century 'sarira' to Korea after 85 years

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- A rare and culturally significant "sarira," the remains of Buddhist monks from Korea's 14th-century Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), will return home after more than eight decades in the United States.South Korea&#
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  (Yonhap Interview) Challenging Western-centered order, artist Gimhongsok believes in power of 'marginal' art

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- A cat stands against a dark gray wall wearing the mask of a joker. Or is it the joker dressing in a cat costume? Next to the weird resin sculpture lies a pair of bronze slippers on top of thick stone platforms
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  CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Lee given Abu Dhabi Festival Award

  SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Lee Mie-kyung has won the 2024 Abu Dhabi Festival Award for her outstanding lifetime dedication to art and culture, the group's media and entertainment arm said Monday.Lee, globally known as Miky
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  (Yonhap Interview) Defying classification, Park Dae-sung re-imagines Korean ink painting

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- Artist Park Dae-sung occupies a unique position in contemporary Korean art: He captures Korea's serene landscape in calligraphic lines using traditional ink while simultaneously breaking from tradition wit