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  Royal Cuisine at Gyeongbokgung Palace: 'Suragan Sisik Gonggam' Oct. 23-31

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palaces and Tombs Division, in collaboration with the National Heritage Promotion Agency, announced on the 30th that the 'Su
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  Major K-Pop Concert to be Held in Hungary Next Month, Along with Hallyu Experience Events

  SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange announced on the 27th that they will host the "2024 Hallyu
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  Nine Royal Tomb Forest Trails Open Until November

  SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- With the arrival of autumn, the forest trails around the royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, now adorned with vibrant fall foliage, are opening to the public. The National
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  [K-Traveler] A Cruise, At Least Once in a Lifetime

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation. *편집자 주:
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  S. Korea to open nation's longest walking trail

  SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will fully open its longest walking trail, the Korea Dulle Trail, on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to boost local tourism
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  Autumn Royal Tomb Outing: Walking with Tomb Keeper Under Drone Lights

  SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- An event that offers a diverse way to experience the royal tombs, rich with the history and culture of the Joseon Dynasty, will be held next month. The National Heritage A
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  Kpop Entertainment Fair 'MU:Con Seoul 2024' Opens This Month

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The music and entertainment fair "MU:Con Seoul 2024," which gathers artists and professionals from the domestic and international music industries, will open l
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  4 Major Palaces, Royal Tombs of Joseon to Open for Free During Chuseok Holiday

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The four major palaces and royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will be open to the public for free during the Chuseok holiday, a key national celebration. The Cultural
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  Oldest Royal Throne Hall of Joseon to Open to Public

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Myeongjeongjeon Hall, the oldest existing royal throne hall from the Joseon Dynasty, located in Changgyeonggung Palace, will soon open its doors to the public. The Cultural
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  Asian Artists to Gather at Han River Park for Asia Song Festival Next Month

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- A concert featuring Asian artists, including Indonesian star Afgan, will take place in Seoul's Yeouido Han River Park next month. The Korea Foundation for Internationa
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  Experience the Charm of Gyeongbokgung Palace at Night from September 11

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) — An event that allows visitors to stroll through Gyeongbokgung Palace and experience its historical ambiance under the autumn night sky will be held from September 11 to Octob
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  Royal Feast by Crown Prince of Joseon: 'Jinjakrye' Set for Sept. 4-5

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- A royal feast from 196 years ago will be reenacted in the heart of the Joseon Dynasty's royal palace. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palaces and Tombs Divi
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  Royal Family Experience: Changgyeonggung Night Banquet to Be Held in September

  SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration’s Palaces and Tombs Division, in collaboration with the National Heritage Foundation, announced on the 23rd that the Changgyeonggung &
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  Enjoy Songpyeon, Immerse in Traditional Music: 'Hangawi Hanbottari' Event on Sept. 6

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- In celebration of Chuseok, the National Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on the 22nd that they will host the '2024 Hangawi H
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  YouTube Animation 'Pangpang's Daily Life' Runs Pop-Up Store Until Sept. 1

  SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The popular YouTube animation "Pangpang's Daily Life" has launched a new pop-up store. Park Tae-joon Cartoon Company (The Grimm Entertainment) announced th
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  Seoul records longest streak of tropical nights in 118 yrs

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul experienced its 26th consecutive tropical night on Friday, marking the longest streak of overnight temperatures remaining above 25 C in 118 years. The temperature i
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  Commemorating the National Liberation Day of Korea: Present-Day Efforts

  SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- August 15th, the National Liberation Day of Korea, holds profound significance in South Korea. Known as Gwangbokjeol, or "Restoration of Light," it m
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  Culture ministry launches 'Korean Bucket List' event for foreign tourists

  By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry will hold the "Korean Bucket List" event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists. The even
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  Seoul records tropical nights for 22 days in row; 3rd longest on record

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The tropical night phenomenon has continued in Seoul for 22 days in a row, the third longest on record, the state weather agency said Monday. Seoul has experienced yet anoth
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  'Hanbok Shop' Opens This Week, Offers Hanbok Exhibition to Sales and Experience

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation announced on the 7th that the '2024 Hanbok Shop,' a hanbok expo, will be held