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  Korean ancient book, women's poetry listed on regional list of UNESCO Memory of the World

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean ancient history book, traditional women's poetry and records of a massive oil spill have been added to the regional list of the UNESCO Memory of the World program.The Cultural Heritage Administration said
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  Tenor John Noh's Christmas Concert 'Noel'

  SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Tenor John Noh's Christmas concert "Noel" will be held on December 23 at the Lotte Concert Hall.With Paul Kim and Hwang Geon-Ha, members of the crossover gro
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  Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra holds 'Chamber Music Series VII' stage

  SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's "Chamber Music Series VII: Slav" performance will take place on Saturday at Sejong Chamber Hall in Sejong Center for the
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  Introducing New Books- Things are awaiting to Make You Shine (literal translation)

  SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) —Famous composer Hwang Hyun, who produced SHINee's "Aside," ONF's "We Must Love," and NCT 127's "No Longer," published a book to
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  Introducing New Books- Ethnomusicologist's K-popping: Popular Music, Fandom, and Identities

  Ethnomusicologist's K-popping: Popular Music, Fandom, and Identities, Written by Kim Jeong-won. SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) —An ethnomusicologist who is interested in K-pop, fandom, and the music cul
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  Cellist Park Yoosin to release second album 'White Night'

  SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Cellist Park Yoosin's second regular album "White Night" will be released on Sony Classical on Friday.This album includes Russian composer Miyaskovsky's
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  S.Korean violinist Clara Jumi Kang signs contract with Intermusica

  SEOUL November 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Violinist Clara Jumi Kang signed a contract with UK’s well known classic management company Intermusica, addressed arts management and entertainment company
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  Abandoned bottle caps in Africa become sculpture...Private exhibition of El Anastasui

  SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- El Anastasui, Ghanaian sculptor active for much of his career in Nigeria, has found the possibility of using abandoned bottle caps, found in bushes of the late 1990s, as new
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  Director Park Chan-wook, late actress Kang Soo-youn to receive cultural merit

  filmmaker-cultural merit Director Park Chan-wook, late actress Kang Soo-youn to receive cultural meritSEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook and late iconic movie star Kang
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  National Museum's remodeled gallery showcases true beauty of Goryeo celadon

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea (NMK) on Wednesday will reopen a gallery remodeled to spotlight the true beauty of the celadon ware of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) as one of the country's most iconic cultura
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  National Folk Museum of Korea to hold 'Folk and Migration' conference on November 18-19

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) —The National Folk Museum of Korea will hold a conference on the theme of "Folk and Migration" in collaboration with the Asian Comparative Folklore Society on Novem
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  Experience education of Gojong's secret organization

  SEOUL, November 15 (Yonhap) -- Royal Palace and Royal Tomb branch of the Cultural Heritage Administration will hold an experience education regarding the special exhibition "Emperor Gojong&quo
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  National Museum of Korea to hold lecture on 'Civilization of Mesopotamia'

  SEOUL, November 15 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea will be holding a lecture under the theme of "Cultural Innovation and Art of Mesopotamian Civilization" at the small auditorium,
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  (2nd LD) Korean pianist Lee Hyuk wins top prize at Long-Thibaud International Competition

  (ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's comments in last 4 paras; CHANGES dateline, photos)SEOUL/PARIS, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Korean pianist Lee Hyuk has won the first prize at the Long-Thibaud International Competition held in France, along with Japanese pianis
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  (LEAD) Korean pianist Lee Hyuk wins top prize at Long-Thibaud International Competition

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4-6)SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Korean pianist Lee Hyuk has won the first prize at the Long-Thibaud International Competition held in France, along with Japanese pianist Masaya Kamei, according to its organize
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  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Korean pianist Lee Hyuk has won the first prize at the Long-Thibaud International Competition held in France, along with Japanese pianist Masaya Kamei, according to its organizer.The 22-year-old played Sergei Prokofiev'
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  Conductor Jaap Van Zweden to work with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra starting in July 2023

  SEOUL November 10 (Yonhap) -- Upcoming music director of the Seoul philharmonic Orchestra conductor Jaap Van Zweden will be hosting a concert featuring pieces by Beethoven, Dmitrii Shostakovich, Tchai
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  Video artist Paik Nam-june's exhibition looks back on his legacy

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- A retrospective exhibition on Korea-born video art pioneer Paik Nam-june (1932-2006) will open this week to showcase his essential artworks and shed light on his broad influence on contemporary Korean art. The
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  Gov't to rearrange cultural heritage preservation zones for deregulation

  SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The government said Wednesday it will review the country's about 1,600 cultural heritage preservation zones possibly to reduce their ranges as part of deregulatory measures.The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) anno
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  S.Korean pianist Sohn Min-soo transfers to New England Conservatory as faculty member

  SEOUL November 09 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Sohn Minsoo who is also known as the mentor of world class pianist Lim Yun-chan will be transferring into New England Conservatory as a faculty membe