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Kim Whan-ki's 1971 painting fetches US$8.4 mln at auction, second-highest for Korean art

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- A 1971 dot painting by Korean abstract master Kim Whan-ki (1913-1974) has sold for US$8.4 million at a Christie's auction held in New York, achieving the second-highest
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National Museum tops 5 mln annual visitors, a first in 80 years

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea said Friday that its annual attendance surpassed 5 million for the first time in its 80-year history.The museum recorded 5,016,382 visitors from Jan. 1 through Wednesday, up 69.7 percent from ab
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Culture minister seeks to expand K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's culture and sports minister on Tuesday said the government will push for measures to allow more large-scale K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the capital's only venue capable of holding more t
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Hyundai Motor, Tate Modern unveil works of Maret Anne Sara in joint art project

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has unveiled the works of artist Maret Anne Sara at Tate Modern in London, part of a prestigious annual art project hosted jointly by the South Korean automaker and the renowned British art
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Two rarely opened sites at Gyeongbok Palace to welcome visitors this month

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Two rarely accessible sites within Gyeongbok Palace, one of Seoul's major tourist destinations, will temporarily open to the public this month.The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service announced th
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Fireworks light up Seoul as 1 million gather at Han River

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- An annual international fireworks festival lit up the skies over Seoul on Saturday, drawing about 1 million spectators amid heavy traffic controls and public safety measures.Held under the theme "Light Up Together,&
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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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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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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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S. Korea seeks to resume joint survey of ancient palace site with N. Korea

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Monday it will push to restart a joint archaeological survey with North Korea at a historic palace site in the North, reviving a project that has been on hold since 2018.The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) sai
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Seoul art fairs affirm global potential as Kiaf, Frieze close

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The country's two largest art fairs -- Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul -- concluded over the weekend, drawing a substantial crowd of art enthusiasts and reaffirming their potential to become pivotal art event
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Chinese group tourists to be offered temporary visa-free entry to S. Korea from Sept. 29

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- A temporary visa waiver program for Chinese group tourists who visit South Korea will begin later this month, officials said Sunday, as part of efforts to boost the nation's tourism market. Under the visa-free program,
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Despite Korean culture's flash, industries' reality remains dire, says new minister

By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The new culture minister said Thursday that despite the global success of K-pop, films and other entertainment, the reality he has witnessed inside the industries is one of "despair.""The rea
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Seoul's dual art extravaganza under way, with strong initial sales

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Two premier art fairs, Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, opened their doors to the general public on Thursday at the COEX exhibition center in southern Seoul, following a successful VIP preview the previous day.Th

National Museum tops 5 mln annual visitors, a first in 80 years

Hyundai Motor, Tate Modern unveil works of Maret Anne Sara in joint art project

Kim Whan-ki's 1971 painting fetches US$8.4 mln at auction, second-highest for Korean art

Gov't unveils 3-point strategy for tourism innovation

Culture minister seeks to expand K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium

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