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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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  Jeju wedding food and folk games in Gochang to be fostered as future intangible heritage

  SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Wednesday it has selected 15 items, including Jeju’s traditional family feast and food culture, for next year’s “future intangible her
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  Police probe vandalism of UNESCO heritage Jongmyo wall

  SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Police are investigating an incident in which part of the wall at Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Seoul, was damaged, officials said Tuesday. Accord
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  Doc. Earm’s ‘K-Health’: The Meaning Behind "The Human Body Is 70 Percent Water"

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE invites experts from various K-culture sectors to share their extraordinary discovery about the Korean culture. Doc. Earm’s ‘K-Health’: The Meaning Behind "The Human Body
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  Goryeo painting, Joseon sundial designated as state treasures

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- A rare 13th-century Buddhist painting from the Goryeo Dynasty, created during the Mongol invasions to invoke spiritual strength in overcoming national crises, will be desig
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  Culture ministry to stage traditional performances in Gyeongju to mark APEC summit

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday it will host a traditional performing arts festival "Seorabeol Pungnyu" from Thursday through Oct. 29 in
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  Damyang to hold 13th Goseo Grape Festival on Sept. 26-28

  (Damyang, South Jeolla Province, Sept. 11) — The southwestern county of Damyang in South Jeolla Province will hold the 13th "Goseo Grape Festival" from Sept. 26 to 28 at the Jeungamcheon E
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  Royal Culture Festival to open next month at palaces in Seoul

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- A festival offering visitors a chance to enjoy Korea’s traditional culture against the backdrop of autumn palaces will take place in Seoul next month, the Korea Heritage Se
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  Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Closes, to Return Next Year

  JECHEON, South Korea, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) wrapped up its six-day run, pledging to return next year. The closing ceremony took place at
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  Tiger and magpie of “K-pop Demon Hunters” featured in exhibition at Leeum Museum

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- As Netflix animation film “K-pop Demon Hunters” gains global popularity, the Leeum Museum of Art in Hannam-dong, Seoul, is showcasing an exhibition featuring the film’s tige
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  Traditional tea and sweets offered at Changdeokgung’s Yakdabang Oct. 1–23

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency said Tuesday they will hold the "Yakdabang" event at Changdeokgung Palace from Oct. 1 to 23. Visitors wi
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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-yeon SEOUL, 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 r
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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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  YB, Crying Nut to mark 30th debut anniversary with media art exhibition

  SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- A media art exhibition celebrating the 30th debut anniversary of rock bands YB and Crying Nut will be held during the "Sound Planet Festival 2025" at Paradise Ci
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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
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  Goyang Lake Art Festival to be held Sept. 26–28 at Ilsan Lake Park, Cultural Square

  GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The city of Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, said Thursday it will host the "2025 Goyang Lake Art Festival" from Sept. 26 to 28 at Ilsan Lake Park