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  Culture ministry launches 'Korean Bucket List' event for foreign tourists

  By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry will hold the "Korean Bucket List" event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists. The even
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  Seoul records tropical nights for 22 days in row; 3rd longest on record

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The tropical night phenomenon has continued in Seoul for 22 days in a row, the third longest on record, the state weather agency said Monday. Seoul has experienced yet anoth
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  'Hanbok Shop' Opens This Week, Offers Hanbok Exhibition to Sales and Experience

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation announced on the 7th that the '2024 Hanbok Shop,' a hanbok expo, will be held
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  Access to Royal Geunjeongjeon Restricted From September Due to Damage Concerns

  SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The access to Geunjeongjeon, the central building of Gyeongbokgung Palace and a quintessential example of palace architecture, will be partially restricted starting next mon
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  6.56 Million Visits at 4 Major Palaces and Jongmyo in H1, Foreign Visitors Double

  SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreign visitors to Seoul's major palaces and the Jongmyo Shrine saw a significant increase in the first half of this year. According to the National Her
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  Natural Heritage Blended with Four Seasons: National Heritage Administration's Promotional Video in Seoul

  SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Administration announced on the 26th that it will launch a promotional video highlighting the value of natural heritage on the electronic billboard at
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  (Olympics) Korean art and culture to enliven Paris during Olympics and Paralympics

  (Olympics) Korean culture-events (Olympics) Korean art and culture to enliven Paris during Olympics and Paralympics SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an array of cultural events, in
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  S. Korea brings largest-ever 'Korea House' to Paris Olympics

  Korean culture-Paris Olympics S. Korea brings largest-ever 'Korea House' to Paris Olympics By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will operate its largest-ever "Korea H
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  Mud Diving Frenzy: Boryeong Mud Festival Starts on July 19

  SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- This year's Boryeong Mud Festival, a hallmark of summer, is set to open on the 19th. The city of Boryeong in South Chungcheong Province announced on the 16th that the
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  Browsing Joseon Era 'Hospital' in Changdeokgung Palace With a Cup of Jeho-tang

  SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Administration’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced on the 12th that it will open the pharmacy of Changdeokgung Palace to the public from July 17
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  Experiencing Royal Desserts, Wine in 'Kohojae' Hanok

  SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on the 5th that it will operate the "A Midsummer Night's Kohojae" program at Korea House in Jung-gu, Seoul, e
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  STAYC Heats Up Comeback Buzz with Pop-Up Spaces in Seongsu

  SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- STAYC is sparking excitement for their comeback with the opening of a pop-up space in Seoul. High Up Entertainment announced on the 19th that to celebrate the release of ST
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  France's Gen Z targeted in Korean tourism campaign

  tourism campaign-France France's Gen Z targeted in Korean tourism campaignSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is launching a major tourism campaign in Paris, just weeks before the French capita
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  Busan Food Film Festa to Kick Off on June 28

  SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Busan City will throw "2024 Busan Food Film Festa" for three days from the 28th at Busan Cinema Center, highlighting the cultural convergeance of film and gastro
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  ​Weekend Music Festivals to Visit: K-pop, EDM

  SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- From festivals featuring K-pop stars like SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM to EDM festivals that cool down the summer heat, there's a diverse array of music festivals happening
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  Gyeonghui Palace night tour program to kick off June 21

  night tour-Gyeonghui Palace Gyeonghui Palace night tour program to kick off June 21 SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum of History will launch a night walk program later this month to tou
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  Partnering with Disney to Promote National Heritage: Artist Heukyosok Appointed as Ambassador

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- In an effort to widely promote the value and beauty of national heritage (formerly known as cultural properties), various contents and products featuring 'K-Heritage'
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  Festival 'Ultra Korea' Opens This Week with Swedish House Mafia

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- One of South Korea's premier electronic dance music (EDM) festivals, 'Ultra Korea,' is set to kick off this weekend. Event organizer UCG announced that the '2
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  Shindang-dong, Yeouido, Jeju top tourist destinations for foreigners

  foreigners-tourist spots Shindang-dong, Yeouido, Jeju top tourist destinations for foreigners SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Shindang-dong and Yeouido in Seoul were the most popular tourist destination
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  Small LEGO Pieces Transform into 'K-Culture' Artwork, Delivers Allure of Korea

  SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The Jongmyo ritual, held in the shrine where the spirits of past kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined, was the most important ceremony in Confucian society. C