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“Seopyeonje; The Original” Revives a National Tragedy in Song — and Memory

“Seopyeonje; The Original” Revives a National Tragedy in Song — and Memory

By Kelly.K Published October 17, 2025 07:06 PM

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National Museum of Korea Tops 5 Million Visitors for the First Time in Its History
Kelly.K October 16, 2025
SEOUL — The National Museum of Korea has welcomed over 5 million visitors this year, marking the first time the figure has s ...

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K-Museum Goods Go Global: MU:DS Surges to Record Sales and Expands Overseas
Kelly.K October 14, 2025
SEOUL — MU:DS, the official cultural product brand of the National Museum of Korea, is poised to record its highest-ever ann ...

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Why Hangul Is Regarded as the World’s Most Scientific Alphabet
Jason Yim October 4, 2025
SEOUL — On October 9 each year, South Korea pauses to celebrate Hangul Day, commemorating the invention of its national writ ...

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From Times Square to Paris: Park Bogum Promotes Korea’s Hanbok Worldwide
Kelly.K October 4, 2025
NEW YORK — On October 6, Korean actor Park Bogum lit up some of the world’s most iconic cityscapes as part of a global ...

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Stolen Buddhist Masterpieces Return Home After 27 Years: A Story of Loss, Memory, and Repatriation
Kelly.K September 26, 2025
Two Buddhist paintings that vanished from a temple in Daegu nearly three decades ago have finally returned to Korea. Their journey ...

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Echoes of Emille: Korea’s Ancient Bell Rings After 22 Years, Carrying a Nation’s Voice
Jason Yim September 24, 2025
As autumn rain cleared over Seorabeol, the ancient name of Gyeongju, a deep and resonant tone rippled through the night air. On th ...

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Festival Shiwol Returns to Transform Busan into a Cultural Playground
Kelly.K September 16, 2025
As autumn settles over Korea’s southern port city, Festival Shiwol is set to turn Busan into a vibrant stage for creativity ...

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Is Busan International Film Festival Asia’s Premier Film Event?
Joy September 16, 2025
Busan / When autumn breezes replace the summer heat in Korea’s coastal city of Busan, cinephiles from across the globe conve ...

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Why Is Korean Culture Sweeping the World? Beyond K-Pop to Contemporary Art
Maria Kim September 10, 2025
It is no longer surprising to hear that Korean culture has gone global. K-pop fills stadiums from Berlin to Buenos Aires, and Kore ...

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Joseon-Inspired Wine Stopper Wins 2025 Korea Tourism Souvenir Contest
Sharon Jung August 27, 2025
A wine stopper inspired by the royal throne of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) has been named the grand prize winner of the 2 ...
MMCA to Host Nationwide Exhibitions for 2025 Korea Art Festival
Maria Kim August 25, 2025
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) announced Wednesday that it will stage exhibitions and special programs across all four of its branches—Seoul, Gwach ...

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2.1 Million Government-Backed Discount Vouchers for Performances and Exhibitions Available Friday
Kelly.K August 10, 2025
Starting Friday, arts lovers in Korea can snag steep discounts on musicals, plays, art fairs and more, with 2.1 million government ...

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How Korea’s Museums Defend Cultural Heritage Against Summer’s Harsh Climate
Jason Yim July 24, 2025
Summer in Korea brings more than just monsoon rains, typhoons, and oppressive heat — it brings a silent, persistent threat t ...

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Historic Korean Shrine Returns Home After Nearly a Century Behind Japanese Buddha
Kelly.K July 24, 2025
PAJU, Gyeonggi — A traditional Korean wooden building, hidden behind a massive Japanese Buddha statue for nearly a century, ...

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Ulsan’s Petroglyphs Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kelly.K July 18, 2025
ULSAN, South Korea — The petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in Ulsan, home to some of East Asia’s earliest depict ...

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Seoul’s Historic Hwangudan Gate Reopens to Public After 112 Years
Jason Yim July 2, 2025
SEOUL — For the first time in 112 years, the main gate of Hwangudan — a former imperial altar in the heart of Seoul &m ...

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Joseon-Era Royal Shrine Returns to Korea After 100 Years
Jason Yim June 25, 2025
A royal shrine from the Joseon Dynasty has come back to Korea after almost 100 years. The shrine is called Gwanwoldang, and it was ...

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Celebrated Pianist Lim Yunchan Releases "June: Barcarolle" Ahead of New Album "Tchaikovsky: The Seasons"
Kang In sig June 20, 2025
Decca Classics has announced the release of celebrated pianist Lim Yunchan's recording of "June: Barcarolle" on major streaming pl ...

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Rare Hangul Letter by Gapsin Coup Leader Kim Ok-kyun Discovered at Cambridge
Kelly.K June 19, 2025
A rare handwritten Korean letter by Kim Ok-kyun (1851–1894), a key figure behind the failed 1884 Gapsin Coup in Korea, has b ...

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Baengnokdam Spring on Jeju’s Mount Halla Opens to Public for First Time Amid Overwhelming Demand
ReaA JUNG June 17, 2025
JEJU — Baengnokdam, the highest spring in South Korea, is opening to the public for the first time — and overwhelming ...

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