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  #TaeanSandSculptureFestival

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  19th Taean Sand Sculpture Festival to be held at Yeonpo Beach from June

  SEOUL, Mar. 15 (Yonhap) -- Taean County in South Chungcheon Province is gearing up to hold the 19th Taean Sand Sculpture Festival at Yeonpo Beach in Geunheung-myeon from June to July, the county annou
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  Chung Myung-whun named conductor emeritus of La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean conductor Chung Myung-whun became La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra's conductor emeritus, the orchestra has said. The Italian orchestra gave Chung "the title of Emeritus Director," it said on its
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  (LEAD) Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

  (ATTN: UPDATES with novelist's remarks in last 3 paras)SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean novelist Cheon Myeong-kwan's "Whale" has been longlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize, the British literary awards said Mon
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  Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean novelist Cheon Myeong-kwan's "Whale" has been longlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize, the British literary awards said Monday. Cheon's 2004 novel, translated into English by Kim
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  #PohangInternationalFireworksFestival

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  Pohang Int'l Fireworks Festival to return in four years

  SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Pohang International Fireworks Festival will return after four years of hiatus. The Pohang Cultural Foundation will hold the Pohang International Fireworks Festival from
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  #NationalMuseumofKorea

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  National Museum of Korea installs barrier-free smart exhibition hall service

  SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea has launched a brand-new service “Barrier-Free Smart Exhibition Hall” to help vulnerable cultural groups such as those with visual and hearing d
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  #Yeosu, #YeosuPort

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  Foreign cruise ships to enter Yeosu Port after COVID-19 pandemic

  SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign cruise ships will finally enter the Yeosu Port in South Jeolla Province this year.The entry of foreign cruise ships, which was entirely banned due to the global COVI
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  #JejuIsland

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  Jeju Tourism Association to launch spring campaign for Jeju Island

  SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea’s Jeju Tourism Association for Jeju Island will launch an ON Jeju Spring campaign to attract domestic tourists during the peak of spring tourism season. The Tour
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  Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival attracts 170,000 people on weekend alone

  SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Yonhap) – The 22nd Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival in South Jeolla Province, held for the first time in four years, is crowded with springtime visitors. According to Gwangyang City
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  Nonsan Strawberry Festival to be crowded after being held for the first time in 4 years

  SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Yonhap) – The Nonsan Strawberry Festival, which was held for the first time in four years due to the COVID-19 incident, was filled with visitors who rushed their steps from the morn
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  'The Art One' to host concert in Sejong Center featuring tango music by Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla

  SEOUL March 12 (Yonhap) -- Classic Performance group "The Art One" will be showcasing sixth of its regular concert featuring tango pieces by Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla, on March 18 at Sejeo
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  S.Korean Violinist Park Ka-kyung to host solo concert 'Awakening' at Seoul Art Center

  SEOUL March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean violinist Park Ka-kyung will be hosting a solo concert at the Seoul Art Center’s Recital Hall on March 17.The upcoming solo concert, titled “Awakening” will kic
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  #spring

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  Tourists teeming in every tourist attraction, mountain, and festival venue to feel spring in air

  SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- With the daytime temperature going over 20 degrees Celsius all across the country on Saturday, many amusement parks, mountains, tourist attractions, and festival venues are
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  #springfestival

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  Spring festivals to return in Busan after four years

  SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- The long-awaited spring festivals are returning in Busan after the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Gangseo Nakdonggang River Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from Mar. 31
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  #Tomato, #Daejeotomato

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  20th Daejeo Tomato Festival to be held in April

  SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- The 20th Busan Daejeo Tomato Festival will be welcoming visitors for two days from Apr. 1. The Festival will be held in three days after being postponed in the aftermath of
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  #ShimMoonseop

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  Gyeongnam Provincial Museum of Art to hold special exhibition on chronicle of sculptor Shim Moon-seop’s artworks

  SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Gyeongnam Provincial Museum of Art will hold a special exhibition on the artwork of the renowned sculptor Shim Moon-seop from Mar. 17 to June 25 on the first and second
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  Ensemble Opus to host '21th Subscription Concert' featuring pieces by Johannes Brahms

  SEOUL March 11 (Yonhap) -- Ensemble Opus which focuses in chamber music will be hosting a concert in IBK Hall located within Seoul Art Center on March 23. Throughout the upcoming concert, Ensemble Opu
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  Seoul Art Center to showcase various Matinee Concerts in May

  SEOUL March 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Art Center will be showcasing various “Matinee Concert” (concert being held in the morning.)To start things off well known South Korean bassist Youn Kwang-chul will ta
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  #GwangyangPlumBlossomFestival, #spring

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  Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival to welcome visitors after four Springs

  SEOUL, Mar. 10 (Yonhap) -- The 22nd Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival has heralded its opening with a ceremony commemorating the Festival’s return. The 10-day-long Festival will be greeting spectators