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  Who is South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik?

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik (70) who became the fourth cardinal in the history of Catholicism in Korea, is a priest known as a "hard worker" in
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  S. Korean violinist Yang In-mo wins prestigious Sibelius competition

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean violinist Yang In-mo has won the 12th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions for the instrument in the world.At the awarding ceremony held in Helsinki, Finland,
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  Festivals Calendar - June 2022

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in South Korea in June.* Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural FestivalWhen: June 10-12Where: Hansan, Seocheon County, South Chungcheong ProvinceHansan is famous f
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  '교회의 왕자'·'홍의주교'…로마가톨릭 추기경은(종합)

  (바티칸=연합뉴스) 전성훈 특파원 = 교황청 성직자성 장관인 유흥식(70) 라자로 대주교에게 부여된 추기경(Cardinal·樞機卿)이라는 직급은 원래 '문지도리'·'중심'·'요충지' 등의 뜻을 가진 라틴어 카르도(Cardo)에서 유래했다. 문을 여닫을 때 없어서는 안 될 돌쩌귀나 문장부처럼 교회의 중추적인 역할을
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  한국 네번째 추기경 유흥식 "한국천주교와 한국민께 이 영광을"

  (바티칸=연합뉴스) 전성훈 특파원 = 교황청 성직자성 장관인 유흥식 라자로(70) 신임 추기경이 29일(현지시간) "이 영광을 한국 순교자와 한국천주교회, 그리고 한국 국민께 바친다"고 소감을 밝혔다.유 추기경은 이날 연합뉴스와 전화 통화에서 담담한 목소리로 이러한 입장을 전했다.그는 이번 일이 한국 천주교회의 240년 역사와 위상이
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  (LEAD) Pope to appoint S. Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik as cardinal

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo)SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will appoint 21 new cardinals in August, including South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik, according to news reports Sunday
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  #Pope, #YouHeungsik

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  Pope to appoint S. Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik as cardinal

  SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will appoint 21 new cardinals in August, including South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik, according to news reports Sunday. You,
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  #ballet, #art, #festival

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  Korean National Ballet to perform La Fille mal gardee from June 8

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The Korean National Ballet will be performing new work La Fille mal gardee from June 8th till June 11th at the Haeoreum Grand Theater, National Theater of Korea. This work, a
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  #sopro, #theater

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  Play "Sopro" to perform at National Theater of Korea next month

  SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The play "Sopro," directed by a leading director and playwright of Portugal with solid recognition in the international performing arts scene, Tiago Rodrigues, wi
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  #opera, #samuelyoun

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  Bass Baritone Samuel Youn earns title of 'Kammersänger'

  SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Opera singer Samuel Youn received the title of "KS (Kammersänger)," a German honorific title for distinguished singers of opera and classical music. Arts & Ar
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  #book, #bookerprize

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  Author Chung Bora attends reading of Booker Prize with fans waiting for her autograph

  SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- After the Booker Prize was over in London, England on the 22nd (local time), a middle-aged man ran to Chung Bora holding the English version of her book, "Cursed Bunny
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  정보라 작가 英 부커상 낭독회 참석…사인 받으러 기다린 관객들

  정보라 작가 英 부커상 낭독회 참석…사인 받으러 기다린 관객들26일 시상식…"사회가 젊은 사람들에게 더 잔혹해져"작가·안톤 허 번역가 '팀 저주토끼' 티셔츠 맞춰 입어(런던=연합뉴스) 최윤정 특파원 = 22일(현지시간) 영국 런던에서 부커상 낭독회가 끝난 뒤 한 중년 남성이 보라색 표지의 '저주토끼' 영어판
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  'Ilmu' by Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre to be held from today

  SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- "I like the fact that traditional art comes to mind the more I dig into it. It's perfect and not perfect, perfect yet disorganized. I think it's my job to make
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  #BTS, #RM, #Kpop

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  BTS’s RM visits Busan Museum of Art for fourth time and posts photos on social media

  SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS’s leader RM has visited the Busan Museum of Art once again and posted photos on his social media account. RM posted photos of three works that are being
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  'Almond' by Sohn Won-pyung sells 1 mln copies

  SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The Korean coming-of-age novel "Almond," written by Sohn Won-pyung, has sold 1 million copies five years after its release, the book's publisher said Tuesday.Changbi Publishers said it has issued a special ed
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  S. Korean Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber in Ukraine claims to be injured

  SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine was injured during a reconnaissance mission, his YouTube channel said Sunday.Rhee Keun "recently incurred injuries while leading a special reconnaissance mission behind enemy
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  Ballerina Park Sae-eun awarded France-Korea cultural prize

  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean ballet dancer Park Sae-eun of the Paris Opera Ballet has been awarded the France-Korea Cultural Prize in recognition of her contribution to raising the world's awareness of the artistry and beauty of Korean
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  Seoul Int'l Book Fair to open next month

  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- This year's Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) will kick off next month to guide book lovers through the latest news and trends in the publishing industry at home and abroad, its organizers said Thursday.The SIBF 2022,
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  Chinese pianist Yuja Wang to hold first Korean recital next month

  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Pianist Yuja Wang (35) who gained worldwide popularity for her unique performance and appearance, will hold her first recital in Korea next month at the Seoul Arts Center Con
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  (LEAD) Royal Culture Festival kicks off in Seoul after two-year pandemic disruption

  (ATTN: UPDATES with opening performances; REPLACES photos)SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- The Royal Culture Festival, the country's largest festival themed on the Korean royal court and its culture, returned Tuesday to an almost-normal state after two