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  #bts

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  Daesun Distilling to open parking lot of headquarters in order to support BTS concert

  SEOUL, October 13 (Yonhap) -- Daesun Distilling (a liquor company based in Busan producing drinks such as Daesun and C1) will be supporting BTS's Busan concert held to support the city's bid t
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  Art

  LG Arts Center Seoul to reopen in western Seoul this week

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- LG Arts Center Seoul, one of the leading art theaters in the capital city, is set to officially open in western Seoul this week after relocation, offering performances of world-class classic artists and art a
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  Naver-published webcomic 'Lore Olympus' wins Harvey award

  SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Lore Olympus," a romance webcomic published by the South Korean platform for digital comics Naver Webtoon, received a Harvey award for the second consecutive year Saturday.The webcomic series, created by New Zea
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  Asian contents and Film Festival returns in 3 years

  SEOUL October 08 (Yonhap) -- Contents market representing the Asia Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market will kick off at the second exhibition hall in BEXCO. If the film
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  Classical guitarist David Russell to host recital in South Korea

  SEOUL October 05 (Yonhap) -- Classic guitarist David Russell will be hosting a recital in South Korea. According to the Mapo Foundation for Arts and Culture on Wednesday, David Russell’s upcoming reci
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  World military culture expo opens in Gyeryong

  By Song Sang-hoSEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- An international military culture expo opened in a central South Korean city Friday with an aim to showcase the country's advanced defense capabilities, enhance mutual understanding among world militaries
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  'Slow Life Slow Live 2022' featuring Valley, Jonas Blue, Jeremy Zucker to kick off during Hangeul Day weekend

  SEOUL October 07 (Yonhap) -- “Slow Life Slow Live 2022,” which will be celebrating its fourth anniversary will kick off on October 8 and end on October 10 at the Seoul Olympic part 88 Lawn Madang.Engl
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  '2022 Korean Drama Festival' to kick off in Jinju city in 3 years

  SEOUL October 06 (Yonhap) -- “2022 Korean Drama Festival” will kick off on October 8 and continue on until November 3 at Gyeongnam Culture and Art Center and its surroundings, announce the Korean Dram
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  Art

  (LEAD) DP files petition with rights watchdog over cartoon satirizing Yoon

  (ATTN: ADDS DP chairman's remarks in paras 6-7)SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) submitted a petition to the state human rights watchdog on Thursday, claiming that the culture ministry infringed on the freedom of
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  '2022 Singapore Korean Film Festival' to feature 8 of Korean movies

  SEOUL October 06 (Yonhap) -- “2022 Singapore Korean Film Festival” will kick off in Singapore.Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore addressed on Thursday that the 16th of its k
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  DP files petition with rights watchdog over cartoon satirizing Yoon

  SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) submitted a petition to the state human rights watchdog on Thursday, claiming that the culture ministry infringed on the freedom of speech in its response to a teenager's cartoon
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  Musical 'Moulin Rouge!' featuring IVY to premiere in December

  SEOUL October 06 (Yonhap) -- Actor Hong kwang-ho, Lee Choong-joo, actress IVY, Kim Ji-woo and more has been casted for the upcoming musical, “Moulin Rouge!” premiering in December for the first time i
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  #LimYunchan, #ChungMyungwhun

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  Chung Myung-whun Chung cannot hide smile after Lim Yunchan's performance

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Maestro Chung Myung-whun could not stop smiling when Lim Yunchan's elegant performance of "Emperor Concerto" ended.Lim Yunchan performed Beethoven's Piano
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  Travel

  'Hyeonchungsa Shrine Night Walk' to kick off on October 7

  SEOUL October 06 (Yonhap) -- Hyeonchungsa, a shrine located within Asan City in South Chungcheong province, in memory of Admiral Yi Sun-shin will be hosting “Hyeonchungsa Shrine Night Walk” where visi
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  Pop star Michael Bolton to hold concert in Korea for first time in 8 years..So Hyang and Jeong Hong-il to join

  SEOUL, October 5 (Yonhap) -- Pop star Michael Bolton will be holding his concert "Encore, Michael Bolton Live in Seoul" at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 8 and 9, the event organize
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  Art

  Student's satirical cartoon about Yoon sparks dispute over free speech

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- A satirical cartoon about President Yoon Suk-yeol has sparked a debate about freedom of expression after the culture ministry expressed regret and issued a warning to the organizer of a cartoon festival that awarded a prize
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  #Hanbok, #JongnoHanbokFestival

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  'Harmony of Hanbok and global cultures'...2022 Jongno Hanbok Festival to take place this weekend

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Jongno district announced on Wednesday that "2022 Jongno Hanbok Festival" will be held at Gwanghwamun Square on Oct. 8 to 9.Fashion show, where Hanbok and traditi
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  Culture minister says will make decision on BTS' military service issue by December

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon said Wednesday his ministry will determine whether to give K-pop superstar BTS exemptions from active military service by December, after which the band's oldest member has to join the Army
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  #Junggu, #BIFF

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  Will Jung-gu, birthplace of Busan Film Festival, be able to recollect old reputation as 'Cinema City?'

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Jungu, once the birthplace of the Busan International Film Festival but neglected as the main stage of film festivals moved to Haeundae district, is once again attempting to
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  S.Korean singer Kim Chang-wan to host first solo exhibition

  SEOUL October 05 (Yonhap) -- “I am not sure where I got this from but there is an old saying within the rock genre of music that goes along the line of ‘Anyone can sing.’ art and painting in my option