#Lee Kun-hee collection
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#Lee Kun-hee collectionLee Kun-hee's art collection to go on display again to mark 1st anniv. of donation
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Two national museums will open a joint exhibition of artworks donated by late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee on Thursday in commemoration of the first anniversary of the d... 11:23 Apr. 27 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon to meet with arts, sports personalities, including 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae related article
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol will meet over lunch with arts and sports personalities, including "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung-jae, on Wednesday, officials said. The ev... 10:43 Apr. 27 -
#novelist(LEAD) Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2-3, 8; REWRITES lead) SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- Lee Oi-soo, a maverick bestselling novelist known for his uniquely unconventional, insightful views abou... 22:08 Apr. 25 -
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Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75
SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- Lee Oi-soo, a maverick bestselling novelist known for his uniquely unconventional, insightful views about life, died Monday. He was 75. Lee had been undergoing rehabi... 21:18 Apr. 25 -
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#Korean history
Today in Korean history
April 26 1926 -- Sunjong, the last emperor of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), dies at age 53. The second son of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong ascended the throne in 1907, when his fath... 14:00 Apr. 25 -
#culture ministryCulture ministry to hold conference on hallyu
SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- The government will hold an online conference on the global boom of Korean pop culture known as "hallyu" this week to discuss ways to increase its sustainability. Co-... 10:25 Apr. 25 -
#aespaGirl group aespa performs at Coachella music festival
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean girl group aespa performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the largest outdoor music festival in the United States, the group's agency said... 16:19 Apr. 24 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (3rd LD) Rival parties accept Assembly speaker's compromise proposal on prosecution... 17:03 Apr. 22 -
#bogota book fair(LEAD) Bogota int'l book fair kicks off with S. Korea as guest of honor related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with quotes from opening ceremony in paras 6-7; ADDS photos) SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) has opened in Colombia's capital with South K... 13:43 Apr. 20 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- All schools to go back to pre-pandemic normal next month SEOUL -- All schools ... 13:30 Apr. 20 -
#bogota book fairBogota int'l book fair kicks off with S. Korea as guest of honor related article
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) has opened in Colombia's capital with South Korea as the guest of honor. Launched in 1988, FILBO is the second-largest... 09:55 Apr. 20 -
#outdoor libraryOutdoor library to open at Seoul Plaza this weekend related article
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government will bring about 3,000 books, bean bags and picnic mats out onto the lawn at Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall later this week to set up an "ou... 14:11 Apr. 19 -
#Chung BoraChung Bora appreciates larger-than-expected acclaim for 'Cursed Bunny'
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Chung Bora, author of "Cursed Bunny," shortlisted for this year's International Booker Prize, on Thursday expressed her gratitude for the larger-than-expected love and c... 17:16 Apr. 14 -
#BTS(Yonhap Feature) Should BTS be given military exemption? Reactions suggest answer isn't so clear cut related article
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- With the National Assembly apparently moving toward potentially offering the singers of K-pop group BTS exemptions from their mandatory military servic... 15:33 Apr. 14 -
#Cursed BunnyPublishing right of 'Cursed Bunny' sold to major U.S. publisher related article
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The publishing right of "Cursed Bunny," a novel by Korean author Chung Bora shortlisted for this year's International Booker Prize, has been sold to a major American pub... 14:29 Apr. 13 -
#South KoreaS. Korea to participate in this year's Bogota book fair as honorary guest
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will take part as a guest of honor in the Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) set to open in Colombia's capital this month to mark the 60th anniversary of... 11:11 Apr. 13 -
#royal palaceNighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to open next week related article
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- The annual nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seoul, will begin next week, the cultural heritage authorities said Tuesda... 11:05 Apr. 12 -
#culture minister nominee(profile) Longtime journalist Park Bo-gyoon named culture minister
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Culture Minister nominee Park Bo-gyoon is a veteran journalist who worked for a local daily newspaper for more than four decades. The 68-year-old started his journali... 16:00 Apr. 10
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