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  Oldest Royal Throne Hall of Joseon to Open to Public

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Myeongjeongjeon Hall, the oldest existing royal throne hall from the Joseon Dynasty, located in Changgyeonggung Palace, will soon open its doors to the public. The Cultural
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  Art

  Unlikely union: Lee Ufan, Mark Rothko create dialogue through art

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The two-artist exhibition pairing South Korean painter Lee Ufan with American minimalist painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970) might initially perplex visitors. Yet, as viewers move through the gallery, absorbing e
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  Asian Artists to Gather at Han River Park for Asia Song Festival Next Month

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- A concert featuring Asian artists, including Indonesian star Afgan, will take place in Seoul's Yeouido Han River Park next month. The Korea Foundation for Internationa
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  Suk Soo-sun's Design Management Story: Design as a Service Industry

  *Editor’s note: The number of global Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans is approaching approximately 225 million, according to the 2024 report by the Korea Foundation. The surge in fans marks the dawn of the
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  Experience the Charm of Gyeongbokgung Palace at Night from September 11

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) — An event that allows visitors to stroll through Gyeongbokgung Palace and experience its historical ambiance under the autumn night sky will be held from September 11 to Octob
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  Matthew Lim's AI Innovation Story: Will AI Replace Human Jobs?
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  Ham Kyung-ah explores art amid uncertainty in 'Phantom and A Map'

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Indefinite waiting has always been a cornerstone of the artistic practice of multidisciplinary artist Ham Kyung-ah, renowned for her embroidery works crafted in collaboration with anonymous North Korean artis
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  Shin Jong-geun's 'K-Liqueur' Story: Nokdu General and Jukryeokgo

  Editor's Note: According to the Korea Foundation's 2024 report, there are nearly 225 million Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans worldwide. With the advent of the "Digital Silk Road," transc
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  NCT member Taeil leaves band over sexual offense allegations

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Taeil, a member of K-pop boy band NCT, has left the team after being accused of sexual offense allegations, NCT's agency said Wednesday."Our company recently found out that Taeil has been accused in a criminal cas
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  Making music in space: John Pai's evolving sculptures come to Seoul

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- For Korean American sculptor John Pai, renowned for his metal sculptures featuring grid-like and curved natural shapes, each work possesses a life of its own.At a press event on Wednesday marking his first ex
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  Choi Man-soon's Medicinal K-Food: Applying Art of War to Nutrition
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  Culture ministry seeks over 7 tln won in next year's budget

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday its budget for next year was proposed at 7.12 trillion won (US$5.35 billion), a 2.4 percent increase from this year, as it aims to bolster the nation&
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  Royal Feast by Crown Prince of Joseon: 'Jinjakrye' Set for Sept. 4-5

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- A royal feast from 196 years ago will be reenacted in the heart of the Joseon Dynasty's royal palace. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palaces and Tombs Divi
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  Shin Jong-geun's 'K-Liqueur' Story: Hanju and Songjeolju, Treasured Spirits of Seoul

  Editor's Note: According to the Korea Foundation's 2024 report, there are nearly 225 million Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans worldwide. With the advent of the "Digital Silk Road," transc
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  New book traces N. Korean defector's epic journey

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- A new book has been published to chronicle the three-decade journey of a North Korean defector who crossed borders and built new lives in search of a better future, its publisher said Monday.Written by Yonhap News Agency re
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  Yonhap hosts annual badminton tournament for multicultural families

  GOYANG, South Korea, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families, hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire, was held Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families thr
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  S. Korean author wins William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

  SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Mirinae Lee has won the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing, a prestigious U.S. book award for rising writers, to become the first South Korean national to achieve the feat. "8 Lives of a Century-Old Trick
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  Matthew Lim's AI Innovation Story: Who Owns AI-Created Works?
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  Scrutinizing AI: AI as a New Form of Art

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE invites experts from various K-culture sectors to share their extraordinary discovery about the Korean culture. AI as a New Form of Art Contributed by Lee Eun-jun (professor at
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  Royal Family Experience: Changgyeonggung Night Banquet to Be Held in September

  SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration’s Palaces and Tombs Division, in collaboration with the National Heritage Foundation, announced on the 23rd that the Changgyeonggung &