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Lee meets creators of 'KPop Demon Hunters,' pledges to promote culture as Korea's next growth engine

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has met with a group of creatives behind the smash-hit Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" and pledged to cultivate South Korea's cultural sector into one of the country's
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(LEAD) Food exports to U.S. drop in July due to reciprocal tariffs: data

(ATTN: ADDS gov't response in last 4 paras, photo)SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's food exports to the United States posted the first on-year decline in around two years in July, due to Washington's sweeping tariff scheme, data sh
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Traditional culture brought to life in Lego works featuring satirical ‘Maltuki’ mask

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- With a reddish face, bulging eyes, and oversized nose and ears, the mask bears a sly grin that seems to mock someone. It is the unmistakable expression of “Maltuki,” a misc
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Korea, Türkiye launch joint excavation at ancient city that fostered Hittite culture

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Korean experts will join efforts to excavate and study one of Türkiye’s most important archaeological sites, where ancient culture and commerce once thrived. The National R
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Doc. Earm’s ‘K-Health’: The Paradox of Minerals and Fasting

*Editor’s note: K-VIBE invites experts from various K-culture sectors to share their extraordinary discovery about the Korean culture. Doc. Earm’s ‘K-Health’: The Paradox of Minerals and FastingBy Yun
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Food exports to U.S. drop in July due to reciprocal tariffs: data

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's food exports to the United States posted the first on-year decline in around two years in July, due to Washington's sweeping tariff scheme, data showed Wednesday.The country exported US$139 million wor
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Seoul's premier art fairs, Frieze and Kiaf, to open next month

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The country's two biggest art fairs are set to return early next month, featuring over a hundred galleries around the world to offer a global platform to explore contemporary art.The two annual events, Fr
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Exhibit showcases coming-of-age attire of Joseon crown princes and noblemen

SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- An exhibition will shed light on the attire worn by crown princes and noblemen during coming-of-age ceremonies in the Joseon era, the Korea Heritage Agency (KH) said on Mon
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Lee to host public film screening to commemorate 80th Liberation Day anniversary

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday he will host a movie screening for members of the public this weekend as part of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. In a so
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Singer Insooni selected for Woman of Influence award

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Korean singer Insooni has been selected as the 2025 Woman of Influence Award honoree for her humanitarian activities supporting young people of mixed race and multicultural backgrounds, Pearl S. Buck International said Frid
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Yonhap News signs MOU with Africa-focused cooperation body on cultural projects, awareness campaigns

By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday with a Seoul-based nonprofit organization working for cooperation with Africa for collaboration on
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Silla relics to be featured in short videos: 'Turban-wearing clay figurine, goblin roof tile'

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage said Thursday it will release a total of 18 episodes of the “Silla at a Glance” video series on its YouTube an
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Seoul to host int'l streaming festival to promote collaboration, investment

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry said Wednesday it will host an international festival aimed at promoting South Korea's streaming industry and attracting global investment in the sector.The International Streaming Festival will kic
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Samsung launches 'KPop Demon Hunters' theme on Galaxy smartphone

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has launched a theme package for Galaxy smartphones, allowing users to customize their devices with characters from Netflix's global hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters.
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Samsung to collaborate with KT for ad-supported streaming content

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has joined hands with an entertainment arm of South Korea's No. 2 mobile carrier KT Corp. to enhance its streaming platform on smart televisions.Under the plan, KT Studio Genie
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Hyundai Motor, L.A. museum to showcase Tavares Strachan exhibition

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday the company, together with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), will showcase an exhibition by artist Tavares Strachan as part of the automaker's ongoing partnership with the U.
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(News Focus) S. Korea-Japan cultural ties enter mature phase after 80 yrs of liberation

By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- As South Korea marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Japan's colonial rule, culture remains the most enduring bridge between the two nations, even as historical and political disputes persist.
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G-Dragon, YG Entertainment under probe for alleged copyright infringement

SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have launched an investigation into K-pop star G-Dragon and Yang Hyun-suk, the founder and chief producer of major agency YG Entertainment, over alleged violation of copyright law.Seoul's Mapo P
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Inaugural 'gugak' expo to launch in Yeongdong in Sept.

YEONGDONG, South Korea, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- An expo dedicated to "gugak," Korean traditional music, is set to open next month, spotlighting the roots of Korean music that have paved the way for the global phenomenon of K-pop.The 2025 Yeon
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Experience moonlit walks at Changdeok Palace, tea at Gyeongbok Palace

SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Events will be held to showcase the beauty and elegance of Korea’s iconic palaces, such as Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the K

2025 World Webtoon Festival to Open in Seoul on Oct. 19

Exhibition to shed light on 600 years of Changgyeong Palace history

Lacquered mother-of-pearl cabinet gifted by King Gojong to American missionary designated national folk heritage

Toll fees on expressways to be waived nationwide during Chuseok holiday

National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage to team up with VANK to promote Korean heritage

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