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  VANK, Yonhap Launches Youth Public Diplomacy Corps to Promote K-Culture

  SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, a youth diplomacy corps dedicated to promoting Korea internationally has been officially launched. The Volunta
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  Changdeokgung Palace's Injeongjeon Hall to open to public in March

  SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- Injeongjeon Hall, the iconic building of Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will open its doors to the public next month, state-run agency announced on Thu
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  National Hangeul Museum to Hold Traveling Exhibitions at 7 Regional Cultural Institutions

  SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- The National Hangeul Museum, currently closed, will hold traveling exhibitions at seven regional cultural and arts institutions this year. The museum announced on Tuesday t
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  From the Paleolithic to Goguryeo: Journey Through Korea’s Ancient History

  SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- How did Korean history and culture evolve from the earliest human settlements on the Korean Peninsula to the rise of Goguryeo? The National Museum of Korea announced on the
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  Capturing Full Moon at Changgyeonggung Palace: Special Event for Daeboreum

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Heritage Service hosts the "Full Moon Descends on Changgyeonggung Palace for Jeongwol Daeboreum" event this week. The event runs from Feb. 11 to 16 in
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  Exhibition for Popular Japanese Anime 'Oshi no Ko' to Open in Korea This March

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- An exhibition themed around the popular Japanese anime "Oshi no Ko" will be held in Korea for the first time. The event, titled "TV Animation Oshi no Ko –
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  Hallyu Festival to Hit Gyeongju in June

  SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The city of Gyeongju announced on Wednesday that it will host a large-scale Hallyu comprehensive event, "Beyond K in Gyeongju," in June to support the global wav
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  National Museum of Korea Event to Host Goryeo Celadon Sculptures Event

  SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea announced on Tuesday that it will host an event titled "Celadon Sculptures: Reinterpretation and Expansion of Tradition" this weeken
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  Real Madrid, PSG Stoke Controversy By Inappropriately Using Term 'Chinese New Year'

  SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- Several prestigious European football clubs have come under fire for referring to the Lunar New Year as "Chinese New Year" on their social media platforms. Seo
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  Portion of Angkor Wat facilities reopens after renovation with Korean technology

  SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's heritage authorities announced Friday that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia's Angkor Wat heritage site has reopened following renovation
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  Experience Palaces and Museums During the Lunar New Year Holiday

  SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- As the six-day Lunar New Year holiday begins, why not visit nearby palaces or museums with family to celebrate the new year? The Cultural Heritage Administration's Pala
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  Spring Music Festival '2025 LOVESOME' to be Held in April

  SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The spring music festival "2025 LOVESOME Festival" will take place in April in Seoul, the organizer said on Firday. The music event, hosted by InNextTrend, will
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  Explore National Heritage and Stamp Away: 250,000 Visitor Passports to Be Issued This Year

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Heritage Agency announced on Tuesday that they will produce 250,000 copies of the "Visitor Passport" as part
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  Exhibitions on Yi Sun-sin, Sohn Kee-chung To Commemorate 80th anniv. of Korea's Liberation

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, exhibitions spotlighting Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) and marathon legend Sohn Kee-chung (1912–2002) will
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  Templestay for Lunar New Year Held at Over 20 Temples, Offering Meditation, Traditional Activities

  SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism office announced on Thursday that it will be operating a "Lunar New Year Templestay" at over 20 temples nationwide next week.
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  S. Korea launches annual winter shopping festival to attract foreign tourists

  SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea kicked off its annual winter shopping festival Wednesday, a 45-day nationwide event aimed at drawing foreign tourists and boosting spending during the tourism of
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  Crying Nut's Han Kyung-rok to Host 'Kyung-rok Festival' Next Month in Hongdae

  SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- Han Kyung-rok, bassist of the rock band Crying Nut, will host the music festival "2025 Kyung-rok Festival: Come Together" next month, his agency announced on Tu
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  54th Rites Scheduled for Joseon's Royal Tombs

  SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced on Friday that it will host the 54th memorial rites at the royal tombs of the Joseon Dyn
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  Gongju Magoksa 5-story Stone Pagoda Designated as National Treasure

  SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Gongju Magoksa Five-story Stone Pagoda, famed for its distinctive "pagoda on top of a pagoda" structure, has been designated as a National Treasure. The Cul
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  Chosun-Era Art, Silla Gold Crowns, and Taegukgi: Museum Exhibitions in 2024

  SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Korea's major museums are gearing up to welcome visitors with diverse exhibitions in 2024, offering glimpses into history, art, and culture from home and abroad. ◇ Nation