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  Visual artist Kang Seo-keong to hold solo exhibition at Leeum

  By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Korean visual artist Kang Seo-kyeong presents a wide range of works, including painting, sculpture, video and multimedia installations, at her solo exhibition set to open at Leeum Museum of Art in central Se
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  BLACKPINK nominated in 6 categories, Tomorrow X Together in 4 at MTV VMA 2023

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean girl group BLACKPINK has secured six nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, alongside other K-pop bands that have also received nominations, according to the U.S. TV station.According to a list
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  S. Korea, Canada to celebrate 60th anniv. of ties with various cultural events

  SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold various cultural events in Canada this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the culture ministry said Friday. The first event will be an exhibition, ti
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  Big art week in Seoul: what to expect from art fairs, galleries and more

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's art scene is expected to bustle with a wide selection of exhibitions and events opening next week. These events coincide with the second edition of the international art fair Frieze Seoul that ove
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  Travel

  [K-Traveler] Alaska, land of enchantment - 2

  *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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  Festivals Calendar - September 2023

  SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in South Korea in September. * Cheongju Craft BiennaleWhen: Sept. 1-Oct. 15Where: Cheongju, North Chungcheong ProvinceThe Cheongju Craft Biennale will be
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  [K-Traveler] Alaska, land of enchantment

  *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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  Bakery heaven Sung Sim Dang, landmark of Daejeon City

  South Korea is well known for its unique dessert cultures, from cute and appealing sweets to countless types of breads to suit everyone’s appetite. Throughout the article I would like to introduce one
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  University of Sheffield library opens Korean section

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The University of Sheffield in Britain has recently opened a section dedicated to materials related to Korea in its library, the National Library of Korea (NLK) said Monday.The "Window on Korea" section was adde
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  S. Korea, India to mark 50th anniv. of ties with various cultural events

  SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Various cultural events will be held throughout this year to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and India, including K-pop concerts, a seminar on Korean culture and exhibitions, the cultur
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  Chanel to host crafts exhibition with heritage preservation foundation

  SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- French luxury fashion house Chanel will co-host a Korean craft arts exhibition in cooperation with the Korean heritage preservation society Yeol Foundation as part of its sponsorship program to support artisan craftsmanship
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  Tous les Jours opens 100th store in U.S., plans to expand to 1,000 stores by 2030

  SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bakery brand Tous les Jours has opened its 100th store in the United States, its operator said Wednesday, adding it aims to open up to 1,000 stores in the U.S. by 2030.Tous les Jours has opened its 100th shop i
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  Traditional Korean meal in Country Dining Table Apgujeong

  Have you tried Korean dining yet? If you haven’t, I’m going to recommend a restaurant that has Korean dining table today. Check out this restaurant called ‘시골밥상(Country Dining Table in English)’.
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  Gyeongbok Palace opens for nighttime viewing

  SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Nighttime tours of Gyeongbok Palace will begin next month, allowing visitors to feel the serene autumn night mood of the old palace nestled in downtown Seoul, the program's organizer said Monday.The Cultural Heritage Ad
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  Frieze Seoul to hold 2nd art fair next month alongside Kiaf Seoul

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Frieze Seoul said Thursday it will feature an expanded list of Asia-based galleries and a variety of cultural programs for its upcoming international art fair next month, which will be held concurrently with
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  Autumnal nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to open next month

  SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The autumn nighttime guided tours of the ancient Changdeok Palace, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seoul, will begin next month, the cultural heritage authorities said Thursday."The Moonlight Tour at Ch
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  'Concrete Utopia' surpasses 2 mln admissions in 1st week

  SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Korean disaster thriller film "Concrete Utopia" drew over 2 million admissions in its first week of release, according to the movie's distributor Tuesday.The film attracted over 1 million moviegoers in j
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  [K-Traveler] For the beauty of harmonious coexistence

  *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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  BTS' V tops iTunes charts in 70 countries with 'Rainy Days'

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- BTS member V topped the iTunes Top Song charts in 70 countries around the world with his new solo single, "Rainy Days," on Saturday, a day after its release, his agency said."Rainy Days," one of the
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  (4th LD) K-pop concert wraps up bumpy 2023 World Scout Jamboree

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with concert, remarks; CHANGES photos; TRIMS)SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- About 40,000 participants of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree gathered in Seoul on Friday for a K-pop concert, wrapping up the world event plagued by a hea