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  Renowned poet Shin Kyung-rim dies at 89

  SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Shin Kyung-rim, a prominent figure in Korean poetry and author of the works "Nongmu" (Farmers' Dance) and "A Poor Love Song," died Wednesday, sources in the literary community said. He was 89.He p
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  Hwang Sok-yong vows to work harder on novels after falling short of Booker Prize

  LONDON, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean author Hwang Sok-yong pledged to continue dedicating himself to writing novels after not winning the International Booker Prize.The 2024 award went to German writer Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofman
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  First lady attends exhibition by Ukrainian children

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- First Lady Kim Keon Hee attended an exhibition by Ukrainian children Tuesday in her third public appearance after she avoided public view for five months following a luxury bag gift scandal.Kim visited the exhibition held at
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  Annual multicultural festival in Seoul to kick off Friday with 70 countries joining

  multicultural festival-Seoul city Annual multicultural festival in Seoul to kick off Friday with 70 countries joining SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- An annual multicultural festival is set to kick off i
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  (LEAD) S. Korea breaks ground on Korean literature museum

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with groundbreaking ceremony)By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Construction of the country's first national museum dedicated to Korean literature began Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026.The g
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  S. Korea to break ground for Korean literature museum

  By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Construction of the country's first national museum dedicated to Korean literature will begin Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026, the culture ministry announced.The groundbreaking cere
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  S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass US$100 mln for 1st time in April: data

  SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of instant noodles surpassed the US$100 million mark for the first time last month on the growing popularity of Korean culture and food, data showed Sunday. Exports of instant noodles, or "ram
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  Yoon launches Korea Heritage Service to promote national heritage globally

  By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol launched the renamed government agency for cultural heritage matters on Friday, saying the focus will expand from preserving cultural assets to further developing and spreading them.Unde
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  S. Korea updates term for 'cultural property' after 6 decades

  SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will use the term "national heritage" instead of "cultural property," a term that had been in use for more than 60 years, as a new law came into force Friday.Under the new Framework Act on
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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
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  Paik Kun-woo's 1st Mozart album: a return to musical roots

  pianist-press conferencePaik Kun-woo's 1st Mozart album: a return to musical rootsBy Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- "Mozart is too easy for children and too difficult for adults,&quo
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  'The Roundup: Punishment' sets another record with 10 mln admissions

  SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The crime-action film "The Roundup: Punishment" set another record by attracting more than 10 million viewers on Wednesday, after 22 days of screening, data showed.According to the data from the movie's distr
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  [K-Traveler] Unfamiliar Hometown, Long-Awaited Reunion

  ㅡ고명신 (여행자학교 5기)지난 겨울은 덥다와 춥다를 반복했다.삼한사온과는 사뭇 달랐다. 기온의 널뛰기가 심해 온도 차이가 30도에 달하기도 했다. 강수량이 많았고 눈이 자주 내려 서울 은평 백련산 설경은 그림 같았다.겨울이 가고 봄이 와도 일교차가 크다. 계절이 생소하고 목이 불편하다. 벚꽃이 꽃비 되더니 곳곳에 진분홍과 주홍, 하얀 철쭉이 예쁨을 피워낸
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  (Yonhap Interview) Kang Kang-hoon's portrait saga: life seen through his daughter, cotton

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Giant portraits capture a girl looking back at the observer, exuding an ambiance of curiosity, ambiguity or even sorrow.These hyperrealistic paintings, featured at Art Busan, one of South Korea's largest a
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  Gyeongbokgung Palace Hails Visitors to Savor Taste, Beauty of Royal Kitchen (May 22-29)

  SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- A special event offering the opportunity to taste royal cuisine and experience traditional performances and games will take place in the kitchen area of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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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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  'K-Royal Culture Festival' Draws Over 600,000 Visitors to 5 Major Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine

  SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- During the 10th anniversary of the 'K-Royal Culture Festival,' it has been tallied that over 600,000 visitors flocked to Seoul's major palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
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  Seoul residents pick Han River as city landmark; foreigners favor Gwanghwamun Square

  Seoul landmark-survey Seoul residents pick Han River as city landmark; foreigners favor Gwanghwamun Square SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul citizens chose the Han River as the main landmark represent
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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