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  [Yonhap Imagine] Royal tombs of King Jeongjo: Yungneung and Geolleung

  King Jeongjo’s eulogy for his late father The royal tombs of Joseon are spaces where one can reflect on past history and explore the beauty of nature. It is a place where one can contemplate
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  [K-People] ‘Restoration of two octagonal pavilions crucial to complete Gwanghwamun Square’: architect

  (The following article is a word-to-word translation of the original article published in Korean.)By Lee Seyoung, Kim Ji-sun SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- "To bring back Gwanghwamun Square to its
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  Korea-Italy photo exhibition to open in Seoul Tuesday

  SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- A photo exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy will open in Seoul next week, featuring about 70
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  [Yonhap Imagine] Mesmerizing 'Daebu Haesol-gil' in Ansan

  Mesmerizing 'Daebu Haesol-gil' in Ansan You can enjoy diverse landscapes while walking along the entire 10 courses (91 kilometers) of Daebu Haesol-gil in Daebudo Island, Ansan City, Gyeonggi P
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  Fried chicken franchise bhc under fire for raising prices while changing to cheaper Brazilian chicken

  By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- A fried chicken franchise, bhc chicken, has been under fire for raising prices of its menu items, while changing part of its chicken ingredients to cheaper ones from Brazil, according to a consumer advocacy g
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  [K-Traveler] Encountering the crown jewel of Himalayan mountains

  *Editor's note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation.
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  [Yonhap Imagine] Busan’s Gijang County rises as ‘forest leisure city'

  Busan’s Gijang County rises as ‘forest leisure city' Gijang County in Busan is continuously pursuing forest leisure projects to provide high-quality forest welfare services to local residents an
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  Shin Ramyun named bestselling instant noodles in 2023: data

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- Shin Ramyun was the bestselling instant noodles in South Korea last year and Saeukkang was the top selling snack, data showed Sunday. Retail sales of Shin Ramyun of Nongs
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  Shin Ramyun named bestselling instant noodles in 2023: data

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- Shin Ramyun was the bestselling instant noodles in South Korea last year and Saeukkang was the top selling snack, data showed Sunday.Retail sales of Shin Ramyun of Nongshim, available in both packaged and cup noodle forms,
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  S. Korea's coffee imports top $1 bln for 2 yrs in row

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's imports of coffee topped US$1 billion for two straight years on its growing popularity here, customs data showed Sunday.The combined value of imported green and roasted coffee beans reached $1.11 billion i
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  [Yonhap Imagine] Korean history of love and service

  [Yonhap Imagine] Korean history of love and service In the wake of the Korean War (1950-1952), numerous volunteer workers and foreign aid helped reconstruct Korea in difficult times. With their swe
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  [Yonhap Imagine] Geoje: Voyage for romance and healing

  Geoje: Voyage for romance and healing Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, is a place where you can fully experience the beauty of pristine natural landscapes and the refreshing blue sea. It
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  MMCA picks Kwon Byung-jun as artist of the year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Thursday it has picked sound artist Kwon Byung-jun as the final winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2023 for his insightful approach to art, humanity
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  [K-Traveler] Uganda 2: ‘Never had a friend like me!’

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation. 우간다 여행기
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  (LEAD) Culture ministry aims to make S. Korea global cultural power

  (ATTN: ADDS photo)SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry on Tuesday unveiled its policy goals for this year, aiming to establish South Korea as a leading global cultural powerhouse and foster citizens' happiness through cultural engagemen
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  Culture ministry aims to make S. Korea global cultural power

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry on Tuesday unveiled its policy goals for this year, aiming to establish South Korea as a leading global cultural powerhouse and foster citizens' happiness through cultural engagement.According to the
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  SeMA puts architecture on key exhibition agenda this year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) said Tuesday it will present a series of architecture exhibitions this year, touching upon a wide variety of topics related to architecture beyond its primary purpose as a dwelli
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  (LEAD) Boston museum to return 14th-century 'sarira' to Korea after 85 years

  (ATTN: ADDS quote in 5th para, background info in paras 13-14; CORRECTS "a Buddhist monk" in lead to "Buddhist monks"; RECASTS last sentence in 7th para to clarify)SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- A rare and culturally significant &
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  Boston museum to return 14th-century 'sarira' to Korea after 85 years

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- A rare and culturally significant "sarira," the remains of Buddhist monks from Korea's 14th-century Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), will return home after more than eight decades in the United States.South Korea&#
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  [K-Traveler] Ethiopia, country close but yet far from Korea

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation. *편집자 주: