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  Kimsooja's meditative art transforms historic hanok into reflection on existence

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- A step into the expansive, light-filled spaces of the traditional Korean house, "hanok," Sunhyewon, in Seoul's Samcheong-dong, brings an immersive and surreal experience akin to walking on clo
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  Lee Bul's decadeslong artistic odyssey comes to Leeum

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Leading contemporary artist Lee Bul, who is arguably more well known outside South Korea than within her home country, will be the subject of a major career survey at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul.The muse
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  'Address the Unseen': Korea Artist Prize finalists explore hidden worlds

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is set to hold an exhibition dedicated to artworks of the four finalists for the 2025 Korea Artist Award.This year's finalists are Kim Young-eun,
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  (LEAD) APEC culture ministers share importance of cultural industries in 1st meeting

  (ATTN: UPDATES with comments from press conference in paras 4-7; RECASTS lead para; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Culture ministers from 20 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Wednesday recognized the growing r
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  APEC culture ministers share importance of cultural industries in 1st meeting

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Culture ministers from 20 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agreed Wednesday to recognize the growing role of cultural and creative industries and pledged to continue cooperation in the field,
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  'KPop Demon Hunters' director on how 'shame' powers Netflix's record-breaking hit

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Maggie Kang, co-director of "KPop Demon Hunters," said Friday the universal feeling of insecurity is what made Netflix's animated hit resonate globally.At a press conference in Seoul, Kang sai
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  National Museum on track to see record visitors this year

  SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea has already surpassed 4 million visitors this year, setting the stage for a historic milestone in annual attendance, according to data released by the museum Thursday.The museum said it welcomed
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  'Water droplet' master Kim Tschang-yeul's world of healing opens at MMCA

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is set to open a major retrospective of "water droplet" artist Kim Tschang-yeul, an influential pioneer of Korean contemporary art.Marking
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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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  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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  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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  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