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Persistent vitality in crisis of death...600-year-old Yulgongmae 'bloom'

SEOUL, Mar. 30 (Yonhap) -- The natural monument, Yulgongmae Plum Of Ojukheon House, Gangneung, which is more than 600 years old is a tenacious plant, blooming in full bloom although it was said to be
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Where are remains of 'Korea's First Priest' Kim Taegon?

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- A post about selling the remains of the first Korean Catholic priest, Saint Andrew Kim Taegon was recently posted online, becoming controversial. However, it has been revea
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Document shows Korean independence fighters' proposal to U.S. for anti-Japan psychological warfare

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's patriots ministry has discovered an old document showing the country's independence fighters had made a proposal to the United States for staging psychological warfare against Japan during World War I
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Quarry for Ondol to be registered as cultural heritage

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- A quarry to dig up gudeuljang, a flat stone necessary to make ondol, Korea's traditional indoor heating system is being registered as a cultural heritage site by the So
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History Education Center opened in Cheoinseong, Yongin

YONGIN, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Yongin Cheoinseong Education Center opened on the 28th in Namsa-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do.Cheoinseong Fortress, the historic site designated as Gyeonggi-do Mo
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"Enjoy with AR·VR"…Baekje Royal Palace Museum in Iksan to open in April

IKSAN, Mar. 27 (Yonhap) -- The “Baekje Royal Palace Museum” in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, where you can enjoy and experience the history of Baekje, will be open at the end of next month. The new ex
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[ENG CC] [K-heritagepedia with MONSTA X #9] 'Jeju, GeomunOreum'

In the summer of 2020, MONSTA X explored Korea's cultural heritage.Introducing to you all once again. UNESCO designated, the beautiful natural heritage, Jeju. MonstaX's Joohoney and I.M visite
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Jeju World Natural Heritage High-resolution video released… "Available for everyone to use"

SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Yonhap) -- It is now possible to enjoy the world natural heritage sites such as Yongnuni Oreum in high-resolution videos.On the 21st, Jeju Island and the Jeju Contents Agency announced
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Meeting Seoul Grand Park through historical photos... Digital Archives Open

SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Grand Park announced that pictures containing the history of the Seoul Grand Park, including the Changgyeongwon era till the beginning of the 2000s has been digitally
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‘Hanbok-wearing’ to become National Intangible Cultural Heritage

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- ‘Hanbok-wearing,’ the custom and knowledge which represents the Korean people’s identity and values, will become a cultural heritage. The Cultural Heritage Administration a
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Curious about contemporary history of Yongsan? Yongsan History Museum opens today

SEOUL, Mar. 23 (Yonhap) -- The former Yongsan Railroad Hospital, which was built during the Japanese occupation in 1928, will be reborn as the Yongsan History Museum.Yongsan-gu, Seoul, will hold an op
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Gyeongbok Palace to resume nighttime tours next month

royal palace-nighttime tour Gyeongbok Palace to resume nighttime tours next monthSEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Nighttime sightseeing at Gyeongbok Palace, one of the four royal palaces in Seoul, will res
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Changdeokgung Palace to hold windows and doors opening ceremony for spring

SEOUL, Mar. 17 (Yonhap) -- The windows and doors of the main hall of Changdeokgung Palace will be wide open for warm spring.The Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announce
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3천600만 년 전 페루 바다 호령한 '고래 조상' 화석 발견

(멕시코시티=연합뉴스) 고미혜 특파원 = 남미 페루에서 고래의 조상 격인 3천600만 년 전 거대 해양 포식자의 화석이 발견됐다.18일(현지시간) 로이터·EFE통신 등에 따르면 전날 페루 산마르코스대 고생물학자들은 지난해 말 페루 남부 오쿠카헤 사막에서 발굴한 고대 동물의 두개골 화석을 공개했다.연구자들은 이 동물이 지금까지 확인되지 않은 바실로사우루스(b
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빙하기에 사라진 고대동물?…콜롬비아 거대 암각화 수수께끼

(멕시코시티=연합뉴스) 고미혜 특파원 = 콜롬비아 아마존 열대우림 지역 라린도사엔 길이가 13㎞에 달하는 거대 바위 그림이 있다.최근에서야 일반에 공개된 이 암각화는 빙하기 무렵 인류가 지금은 사라진 대형동물들을 보고 그린 것일 수도 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다.호세 이리아르테 영국 엑서터대 교수를 중심으로 한 연구팀은 7일(현지시간) 영국왕립학회의 과학 저널
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Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. holds Hanbok Wave Exhibition

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1 (Yonhap) – The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) is holding a Hanbok special exhibition “Hanbok Wave” to provide unique Hanbok experiences through K-Pop, art, and tech
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Bell-ringing ceremony celebrating March 1 Independence Movement canceled for 2nd year amid pandemic

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Yonhap) -- A bell-striking ceremony celebrating the March 1 Independence Movement anniversary has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to the new coronavirus pandemic, officials said Monday. The Seoul city government canc
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[ENG CC][K-heritagepedia with MONSTA X #8] ‘Meditation in Nature'

Last summer of 2020, MONSTA X visited Korea’s Cultural Heritage.Let us introduce it to you once again.The beautiful nature around Seonamsa Temple shows off unique attraction.MINHYUK and HYUNGWON had t
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Another S. Korean wartime sexual slavery victim dies; survivors now at 12

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Another South Korean woman who was forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II has died, the gender equality ministry said Thursday, reducing the total number of the country's registered surviving victims to
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500년된 힌두신상, 도난 10년 만에 인도로 반환

(뉴델리=연합뉴스) 김영현 특파원 = 약 500년 전에 제작된 힌두신상이 도난당한 지 10년 만에 인도로 돌아온다.G 키샨 레디 인도 문화부 장관은 23일 오후(현지시간) 자신의 트위터를 통해 "타밀나두 사원에서 도난당한 500년 된 하누만신 동상이 인도로 반환된다"고 밝혔다.레디 장관은 "이 신상은 미국 국토안보부에 의해