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

  SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage said Friday it will sign a memorandum of understanding with Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomati
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  Exhibition to shed light on 600 years of Changgyeong Palace history

  SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- Changgyeong Palace, the only royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty that faces east, will open a permanent exhibition this month tracing its 600-year history, officials said Fr
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  First lady pledges to promote Korean cuisine in New York K-food event

  By Kim Eun-jungNEW YORK, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Hea Kyung has underscored her commitment to promoting Korean cuisine around the world during a meeting with renowned chefs and other food experts in New York, expressing her pleasure to see
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  Gov't unveils 3-point strategy for tourism innovation

  By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government on Thursday unveiled a three-point strategy for tourism innovation that centers on developing new tourism hubs outside the capital area and providing incentives for domestic travel.The strategy
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  Lacquered mother-of-pearl cabinet gifted by King Gojong to American missionary designated national folk heritage

  SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- A traditional piece of furniture said to have been bestowed by King Gojong (r. 1863–1907) upon American missionary Henry Appenzeller (1858–1902) has been designated as a na
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  First lady Kim visits New York's Koreatown

  By Kim Eun-jungNEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Hea Kyung met with local merchants at Koreatown in New York on Wednesday, highlighting their contributions to promoting Korean food, content and culture, the presidential office said. Kim&#
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  Cumulative sales of Buldak spicy ramyeon exceed 8 billion units

  SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Foods Inc. said Wednesday cumulative sales of its popular Buldak spicy ramyeon series have surpassed 8 billion units in the first half of 2025 on rising global demand.Sales of the Buldak brand have surged in recent
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  Iconic artist Chun Kyung-ja reevaluated at Seoul Museum exhibition

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum is set to open a major posthumous retrospective highlighting the diverse art of late artist Chun Kyung-ja (1924-2015), one of the countr
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  Iconic artist Chun Kyung-ja reevaluated at Seoul Museum exhibition

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum is set to open a major posthumous retrospective highlighting the diverse art of late artist Chun Kyung-ja (1924-2015), one of the country's most prominent female artists, who pioneered a
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  (LEAD) Lee vows to provide support for film industry during Busan Int'l Film Festival

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with more info; ADDS details in paras 2-5)SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday pledged strong support to ensure a robust film production ecosystem and industry growth at the Busan International
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  Man arrested for damaging roof tiles at UNESCO heritage site Jongmyo in Seoul

  SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- A man was arrested Saturday for allegedly damaging roof tiles on the outer wall of Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Seoul, officials said.The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant aga
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  Lee attends Busan Int'l Film Festival in show of gov't interest in movie industry

  SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung attended the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Saturday and watched an official screening, his office said.Accompanied by first lady Kim Hea Kyung, Lee viewed the film titled "T
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  (LEAD) Indonesian Embassy hosts cultural festival in Seoul

  (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4-5, new photo)SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul held a cultural event at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul on Saturday, showcasing the Southeast Asian nation's culture, food and arts to local an
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  Indonesian Embassy hosts cultural festival in Seoul

  SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul held a cultural event at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul on Saturday, showcasing the Southeast Asian nation's culture, food and arts to local and international visitors.The Festival Indone
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  Jeju wedding food and folk games in Gochang to be fostered as future intangible heritage

  SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Wednesday it has selected 15 items, including Jeju’s traditional family feast and food culture, for next year’s “future intangible her
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  Police probe vandalism of UNESCO heritage Jongmyo wall

  SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Police are investigating an incident in which part of the wall at Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Seoul, was damaged, officials said Tuesday. Accord
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  Doc. Earm’s ‘K-Health’: The Meaning Behind "The Human Body Is 70 Percent Water"

  *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 Meaning Behind "The Human Body
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  Goryeo painting, Joseon sundial designated as state treasures

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- A rare 13th-century Buddhist painting from the Goryeo Dynasty, created during the Mongol invasions to invoke spiritual strength in overcoming national crises, will be desig
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  Culture ministry to stage traditional performances in Gyeongju to mark APEC summit

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday it will host a traditional performing arts festival "Seorabeol Pungnyu" from Thursday through Oct. 29 in
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  Damyang to hold 13th Goseo Grape Festival on Sept. 26-28

  (Damyang, South Jeolla Province, Sept. 11) — The southwestern county of Damyang in South Jeolla Province will hold the 13th "Goseo Grape Festival" from Sept. 26 to 28 at the Jeungamcheon E