K-LIFE

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  Chronicles of Metaverse: Real Estate in the Age of the Metaverse: Shifting Concepts of Value and Space

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE invites experts from various K-culture sectors to share their extraordinary discovery about the Korean culture. Chronicles of Metaverse: Real Estate in the Age of the Metaverse:
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  Art

  Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order

  SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor.The artist received the award at the French ambassador's resid
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  Veteran journalist Paul Shin, who covered turbulent times in Koreas, dies at 84

  By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Paul Shin, a former veteran journalist for the Associated Press who later worked as an English news adviser for Yonhap News Agency and worked in many areas covering key moments in the two Koreas, has died, hi
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  Lotte Wellfood completes construction of 1st overseas Pepero production line in India

  SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Wellfood Co., a South Korean confectionary company, said Wednesday it has completed construction of its first overseas production line for Pepero, the company's iconic chocolate-coated biscuit stick snack, in India
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  Buddhist scriptures written in gold and painting of ten kings of the afterlife return from Japan

  SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A rare Goryeo-era Buddhist scripture painstakingly transcribed in gold ink and a valuable painting from early Joseon depicting ten kings who judge the dead have been returne
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  RIDI launches short-form drama platform "Kanta" in Japan

  SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean digital content company RIDI, known for its web novels, webtoons, and e-books, is expanding into the short-form drama market. On Monday, RIDI announced the laun
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  Travel

  Ancient Tombs Reflecting 1,500 Years of Mahan Heritage in Yeongam Designated as Historic Site

  SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) announced Monday that the "Yeongam Sijong Ancient Tombs," located in Yeongam County, South Jeolla Province, have been officially
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  Exhibition Highlights Mezmerizing 'Dancheong' Works by Late Master Hong Jeom-seok

  SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) — State-run National Intangible Heritage Center (NIHC) announced on Monday that it will launch an exhibition spotlighting the life and work of a master craftsman who devoted him
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  S. Korea's exports of food, agro products hit all-time high in H1

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products climbed to a record high in the first half on the growing popularity of Korean culture, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.The combined outbound shipments of ag
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  Art installations at Gyeongbok Palace invite visitors to reflect on heritage through contemporary art

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- A new exhibition at Gyeongbok Palace is offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with Korea's cultural heritage through five modern art installations blending hi
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  Scrutinizing AI: AI Policy Shifts and the Future of Creativity

  As someone who has long been involved in both the creative and production sides of filmmaking, I felt enriched by the diverse questions and perspectives shared during the session. It was, in many ways
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  Art

  National Museum records highest first-half visitors since 2005

  SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea in Seoul welcomed over 2.7 million visitors in the first half of this year, its highest half-yearly tally since relocating to its current Yongsan site in 2005, the museum said Wednesday.The museu
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  Contribution

  Chronicles of Metaverse: The Metaverse in the Web 3.0 Era

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE invites experts from various K-culture sectors to share their extraordinary discovery about the Korean culture. Chronicles of Metaverse: The Metaverse in the Web 3.0 EraBy Noh S
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  Contribution

  Suk Soo-sun's Design Management Story: AI Innovation and Medical Tourism (Part 2)
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  Korea House Undergoes Major Renovation for 1st Time in 45 Years, Set to Reopen in March 2026

  SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Korea House, a traditional cultural complex in central Seoul, will undergo a full-scale renovation for the first time in 45 years and is scheduled to reopen on March 3 next
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  Lee sees growth potential in Korean dramas in global market

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday emphasized the importance of cultural investment beyond the K-pop industry, highlighting Korean dramas as a new growth engine and a pathway to enhancing South Korea's glo
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  Contribution

  Suk Soo-sun's Design Management Story: AI Innovation and Medical Tourism (Part 1)
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  Art

  S. Korea adds 11 more King Sejong Institutes to promote Korean language

  SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has designated 11 additional King Sejong Institutes for state support this year as part of its efforts to expand the global reach of Korean language and culture, the culture ministry said on Monday.The new desig
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  Lee to meet Tony-winning writer Hue Park this week

  SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will meet with Tony award-winning musical writer Hue Park and other leading South Korean art and culture professionals this week, the presidential office said Sunday.Lee will host a meeting at the pr
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  'Unprecedented Transition, a Chance to Maximize National Interest': Yonhap Hosts 2025 Korean Peninsula Symposium

  SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Amid rising global uncertainty sparked by the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, leading domestic and international experts gathered to explore strategic r