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  Korea’s Traditional Soy Sauces and Pastes: 'Unique Taste Perfected Through Patience'

  SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- “Jang (fermented soy sauces and pastes) is the essence of all flavors; without its depth, even the freshest vegetables or finest meats fall short,” reads an old Korean agric
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  UNESCO most likely to list 'jang-making' culture as cultural heritage

  SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- Korea's tradition of making fermented sauces using soybeans is likely to be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO said Tuesday its deliber
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  BTS’s Jin to Host Pop-up in Seoul for Solo Album Release ‘Happy’

  SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jin will open a pop-up event, "Running Wild to Happiness," in Seoul to celebrate the release of his solo album, "Happy." The pop-up will b
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  Exhibition Commemorates 100th Anniv. of Artist Huh San-ok, Former Gisaeng

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A special art exhibition will be held in Seoul to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Huh San-ok (1924-1993), a painter who began her career as a gisaeng (a traditional Ko
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  Changdeokgung’s Main Gate to Undergo Renovations Starting November 11

  SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- Changdeokgung Palace’s Donhwamun, Korea’s oldest wooden palace gate, will close temporarily for renovations starting on November 11, according to the National Heritage Admi
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  Nation’s Kimchi Masters Gather at 31st Gwangju Kimchi Festival

  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Gwangju’s 31st Annual Kimchi Festival, attended by renowned kimchi masters and chefs from across the country, drew over 68,000 visitors. According to the Gwangju city gove
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  Korean Artist Prize exhibition spotlights 4 finalists

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- A giant kinetic sculpture, titled "Someone I Know, in His Garden I've Never Seen," made of wood, motors, lamps and threads, moves with ind
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  Singers from 7 Asian Nations to Gather for 20th 'Asia Song Festival' on Oct. 26

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The 2024 Asia Song Festival × Culture Itgeo will take place from October 26 to 27 at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touris
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  National Iksan Museum Highlights Maitreya Temple Excavation 'chimi' to Mark 5th Anniversary

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Historical buildings such as royal palaces and temples often featured special decorations to symbolize their grandeur. Among these was the "chimi," an ornamenta
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  Crowds Hail Autumn at 'Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival'

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The 21st Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival in Iksan City, North Jeolla Province, has kicked off its ten-day run starting on the 18th. The festival, themed "Blo
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  Dr. Oh Eun-young to Hold Special Lecture at Multicultural Festival on Oct. 25

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Psychiatrist and family counseling specialist Dr. Oh Eun-young will deliver a special lecture titled "Ways to Speak and Understand Diversely" aimed at multicult
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  Seongdong-gu to Host ‘Eungbong Falconry Festival’ on Oct. 19

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- This district office of Seongdong-gu announced on the 15th that the 4th "Eungbong Falconry Festival," will take place on the 19th at 11 a.m. under Eungbong Brid
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  BTS J-Hope Fans Create Bench Garden at Seoul Forest to Celebrate His Upcoming Military Discharge

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Fans of BTS member J-Hope have created a special bench garden named "J-Hope Forest 2" in Seoul Forest, located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, to commemorate his upcomi
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  Han Kang's Books Sell 130,000 Copies in Half a Day After Nobel Win

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Following the announcement of Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win, her books have taken over the shelves in bookstores. Even anticipated releases like Yuval Noah H
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  Hanbok Culture Week to Run Oct. 14-20 'Elegance of Hanbok'

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, announced on the 10th that "2024 Hanbok Culture Week" will be h
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  Spectacular 'Fireworks Show' in Yeouido Draws Cheers from 1 Mln Spectators

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- "Wow, it's beautiful! Like diamonds!" On the evening of the 5th, the night sky over the Han River in Seoul became a canvas for vibrant fireworks, each drawin
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  Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Opens with Programs for Foreign Tourists

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced on the 4th that the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, designated as one of Korea's '2024–2026 Global Represent
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  BTS Collaborates with White Porcelain Moon Jars in Hybe's New ‘Dalmajung’ Collection

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- To commemorate Hangeul Day on October 9, Hybe announced on October 4 the launch of its official merchandise line 2024 Dalmajung BTS X MU, created in collaboration with the N
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  'Korea Multicultural Festa' to Celebrate Diversity on Oct. 25th

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency and Woori Financial Group's Woori Multicultural Scholarship Foundation will host the "2024 Korea Multicultural Festa" on October 25 at the
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  Heo Jun Museum Showcases Warmth, Care Through 'Gobdol Onsim' Exhibition

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- An exhibition highlighting the traditional use of gobdol (soapstone) in preparing medicinal remedies with care and devotion is set to open. To celebrate the 22nd Heo Jun Fes