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  Top 1 pct singers earn 4.6 bln won per person on average in 2021: data

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The top 1 percent of South Korean singers in terms of income earned an average of 4.62 billion won (US$3.4 million) per person in 2021, with their aggregate income accounting for nearly 70 percent of that earned by all sin
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  Festivals Calendar - October 2023

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are major cultural and tourist festivals scheduled to be held in South Korea in October.* Imsil N Cheese FestivalWhen: Oct. 6-9Where: Imsil Cheese Theme Park, Imsil Cheese Village, North Jeolla ProvinceImsil
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  (LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea wins gold in League of Legends competition; Faker tops podium

  (ATTN: ADDS more info from 3rd para, new photos)By Kim BoramHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won the inaugural title of the League of Legends (LOL) competition at the 19th Asian Games in China on Friday, helping LOL superstar Lee San
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  (Asiad) S. Korea wins gold in League of Legends competition; Faker tops podium

  By Kim BoramHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won the inaugural title of the League of Legends (LOL) competition at the 19th Asian Games in China on Friday, helping LOL superstar Lee Sang-hyeok, or Faker, become a gold medalist at the
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  Suncheonman Int'l Garden Expo to offer diverse events, shows during Chuseok holiday

  SUNCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Suncheonman International Garden Expo in the southwestern city of Suncheon will offer a variety of events and shows during the Chuseok holiday, including an arm-wrestling competition for mothers and fre
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  Royal palaces in Seoul available for free during Chuseok holiday

  SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- Royal palaces in Seoul will be open to the public for free during an extended Chuseok holiday from Thursday to Wednesday, the cultural heritage authorities said. Four palaces from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) -- Gyeongbo
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  Reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall in Deoksu Palace to open to public

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Dondeokjeon, a historic Western-style building in Seoul's Deoksu Palace used as a royal guesthouse during the Korean Empire (1897-1910), will open to the public Tuesday after being reconstructed in its or
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  (LEAD) Gaya Tumuli gains UNESCO World Heritage status

  (ATTN: ADDS additional recommendations from committee, reaction from CHA chief in paras 8-10; ADDS photos) SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Gaya Tumuli, which consists of seven tomb clusters dating back to Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, will be
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  Gaya Tumuli gains UNESCO World Heritage status

  SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Gaya Tumuli, which consists of seven tomb clusters dating back to Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, will be added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.The decision was made during the 45th session of the World Herit
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  Conductor Chang Han-na to perform with mentor Maisky in S. Korea after 11 years

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean conductor Chang Han-na is set to reunite with renowned cellist and her most influential mentor Mischa Maisky for their first South Korean concert in 11 years later this week. Their relationship
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  Singer says her Fukushima-related remarks had no political intent

  SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- A singer who recently caused a political controversy with her criticism of Japan's discharge of radioactive water defended herself Thursday, saying her remarks had no political intent.Kim Yuna, the lead singer for rock
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  Korea and Japan can get closer through food, say cartoonists

  SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Two well-known authors of food-themed comic books representing Korea and Japan shared their opinion during a meeting in Seoul on Wednesday that the two Asian neighbors can get closer through each other's delicious food
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  Retrospective unveils painter Chang Ucchin's 1st family portrait

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The first family portrait by celebrated Korean painter Chang Ucchin (1917-1990) will go on public display for the first time since its rediscovery at his retrospective exhibition set to open later this week.
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  Museum reveals ‘hwalot,’ preserved in contribution of RM, others

  Museum reveals ‘hwalot,’ preserved in contribution of RM, others SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The deep crimson hue, obtained by dyeing with red safflowers multiple times in August, is excepti
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  (Yonhap Interview) S. Korean streamers still have chances to catch up with Netflix: expert

  By Kim BoramSEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's homegrown streaming service operators, like Tving and Wavve, can compete with global media giant Netflix in the local market as long as they have effective plans to deal with rising production
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  S. Korean, Japanese, Chinese culture ministers agree to strengthen exchanges, cooperation

  SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministers of South Korea, Japan and China agreed to work closely to enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation among the Asian neighbors, Seoul's culture ministry said Friday.South Korean Culture, Sports and
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  Culture ministry to push for partial remodeling of Cheong Wa Dae next year

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry said Thursday it will push for a partial renovation of the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae next year to enhance the convenience of visitors.Cheong Wa Dae has been turn
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  Luxury fashion brands blend into bustling Korean art scene

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Luxury fashion brands are expanding their presence in the vibrant Korean art scene through collaborations and sponsorships in an effort to court art collectors who gather in Seoul for international art fairs.
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  (LEAD) Frieze, Kiaf bring together art lovers, collectors in Seoul

  (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details throughout; REPLACES photos)By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest art market opened in Seoul on Wednesday with over 330 galleries at home and abroad presenting their artworks at Frieze
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  Frieze, Kiaf bring together art lovers, collectors in Seoul

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest art market is set to open in Seoul on Wednesday with over 330 galleries at home and abroad presenting their artworks at Frieze Seoul along with local fair Kiaf. Frieze, one of the wo