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  英 요크셔 해안서 발견된 1m 크기 공룡 발자국…"역대급 크기"

  (서울=연합뉴스) 김성진 기자 = 영국 북동부 요크셔 해안에서 1m 크기의 공룡 발자국이 발견됐다고 영국 스카이뉴스와 미국 CNN방송 등이 15일(현지시간) 보도했다.보도에 따르면 전날 영국 맨체스터대 연구팀은 최근 요크셔지질학회보에 발표한 논문에서 이 발자국 화석이 쥐라기인 1억6천600만 년 전 육식공룡의 것이라고 분석했다.이는 영국의 '공룡 해
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  'Jikji' to go on display in France for first time in 50 years

  SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- "Jikji," the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type, will be displayed for the first time in half a century at an exhibition in France.According to the homepage of the National Library of
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  'Mother-of-pearl inlaid Heukchil Samcheungjang' returns to South Korea

  SEOUL February 13 (Yonhap) -- Mother-of-pearl inlaid Heukchil Samcheungjang which was awarded to creator of “PaiChai School” Henry Gerhart Appenzeller has returned to South Korea after 130 years. The
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  #JoseonDynasty, #KingGojong, #artifact

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  King Gojong’s diplomatic gifts for Emperor Nicholas II of Russia to be put on display for first time

  SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- Several of the diplomatic gifts that were sent by King Gojong (reign: 1863 - 1907) for the coronation ceremony of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia in 1896 will be unveiled for t
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  Junam Reservoir, one of Korea's leading migratory bird destinations, 'Heaven of birds of prey'

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) - Various kinds of birds of prey, including natural monuments, are observed in Junam Reservoir, Korea's representative migratory bird destination, drawing attention.
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  Appellate court rules against local temple claiming ownership of Buddhist statue stolen from Japan

  DAEJEON, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday ruled against a Buddhist temple in a civil suit it filed to claim a 14th century statue taken away to Japan centuries ago, and stolen and brought back to South Korea a decade ago.The 50.5-ce
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  'Gwangju Chilseok Gossaum Nori' to kick off on February 3

  SEOUL February 1 (Yonhap) -- “Gossaum Nori” which is often held during the full moon period in order to hope for the safety and well being of the town will be held in Gwangju City. According to the in
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  Three of Najeonjang masters with 'Kkeuneumjil' technique becomes title holder of National Intangible Cultural Heritage

  SEOUL February 1 (Yonhap) -- Three of the South Korean masters who possess the talent of Mother of Pearl Inlaying, which is a Korean method of decorating the surface of objects has become the proud ow
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  Reconstruction of Dokdo Museum as metaverse...explore Dokdo and play games

  SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) - The Northeast Asian History Foundation announced on Tuesday that it has recently opened the Dokdo Museum, a facility that informs the history and natural environment of Do
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  Large full moon at palace..."Come visit Changgyeonggung Palace on Daeboreum”

  SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) - The Cultural Heritage Administration's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center has announced on Monday that it will hold a "Full Moon at the Palace" event around Win
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  Visit Daejeon Natural Monument Center storage, treasure warehouse of natural monuments

  SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) - "It's a place where even the same employee can't enter recklessly." Natural Monument Center of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heri
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  Cenozoic fossil wood becomes natural monument

  SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) – The “Geumgwang-ri Cenozoic Fossil Wood,” which was discovered in Pohang, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, will be designated as a natural monument; the Fossil Wood will b
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  이집트서 4천300년 전 금박 뒤덮인 미라 발굴

  (서울=연합뉴스) 오진송 기자 = 이집트 고대 유적지 사카라에서 4천300년 된 석관에서 금박으로 뒤덮인 남성 미라가 나왔다고 영국 BBC 방송과 미국 ABC 방송 등이 26일(현지시간) 보도했다.보도에 따르면 이날 사카라 네크로폴리스(죽은 자의 땅) 역할을 했던 곳에서 5왕조와 6왕조(기원전 2686∼2181년) 시기에 형성된 것으로 추정되는 무덤에서 이
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  Amorepacific Museum of Art opens special exhibition ‘Beyond Folding Screens 2’

  SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) – The Amorepacific Museum of Art (APMA) will hold a special exhibition of ancient arts from the Joseon period, titled “Beyond Folding Screens 2,” until Apr. 30, the Museum anno
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  '희귀' 워털루전투 유골, 벨기에 가정집 다락방서 40년간 방치

  (서울=연합뉴스) 최재서 기자 = 벨기에 한 가정집 다락방에 워털루 전투에서 전사한 것으로 추정되는 군인들의 유골이 40여 년간 방치돼 있던 것으로 드러났다.25일(현지시간) CNN방송 등에 따르면 1815년 워털루 전투에서 희생된 1만여명의 군인 대부분이 약탈에 취약했던 공동묘지에 묻힌 까닭에 현재까지 유골로 발견된 건 단 2구뿐이다.역사학자들은 최근 연
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  231㎝ 아일랜드 거인, '죽어서도 구경거리' 신세 240년만에 면해

  (서울=연합뉴스) 김동호 기자 = 생전 거인병을 앓았던 한 남성의 유골이 사후 240년만에 구경거리 신세를 면하게 됐다.미국 일간 뉴욕타임스(NYT)는 21일(현지시간) 영국 런던의 헌터리언 박물관이 최근 인기 전시품목 중 하나였던 231㎝ 거구 유골을 더는 일반에 공개하지 않기로 결정했다고 전하며, 그 주인공인 '아일랜드의 거인' 찰스 번의
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  Hwangdo Bunggi Pungeoje to be held in Taean, Anmyeondo Island starting from Monday

  SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) - Hwangdo Bunggi Pungeoje (Fishing Ritual of Hwangdo Island), a representative local fishing ritual, is to be held for two days from Monday during Lunar New Year holiday in
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  Family of mountain goats spotted in Samcheok beach in snow

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) – A family of mountain goats have been spotted foraging for food on the Samcheok beach in Gangwon Province, despite the subfreezing temperature and heavy snowfalls.An unmanned
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  Remains of South Korean military soldier, once believed to be from U.S. troop, identified and returns to Korea

  SEOUL, Jan. 18(Yonhap) - The remains, believed to be U.S. soldiers killed during Korean War and returned from United States, have been identified as South Korean Private Choi Bong-geun. MND
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  #LunarNewYear, #festival, #overseasculture

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  Lunar New Year festivals to be held in 22 countries worldwide

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) – The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will hold various Lunar New Year cultural events at 25 overseas Korean cult