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#Jenny HolzerJenny Holzer's works hit home at a 'time for questions' related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- "It's crucial to have an active fantasy life." "Artificial desires are despoiling the earth." "Protect me from what I want." "Solitude is enriching." Thes... 10:00 Dec. 12 -
#baritone(Yonhap Interview) For new chapter, baritone Lee Eungkwang set to expand assorted career
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- For baritone Lee Eungkwang, an old saying, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity," is one of the most prevailing themes throughout his nea... 15:51 Dec. 10 -
#hallyu infrastructureExperts call for expanding hallyu infrastructure at home
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Despite the rising status of hallyu, or the wave of Korean pop culture, across the world, relevant support infrastructure at home has failed to catch up, hallyu experts s... 11:35 Dec. 10 -
#film industryS. Korean cinemas expected to log sharply lower attendance in 2020 due to pandemic related article
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- No longer basking in the glow of a flourishing film industry, South Korea is expected to log the lowest number of moviegoers in over a decade this year due to the impact o... 16:14 Dec. 09 -
Moon greets top-grade cultural merit recipient at Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in invited a donator of a historic painting to Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesday and congratulated him on receiving South Korea's highest-grade order of cultur... 15:33 Dec. 09 -
#sugar levelPopular toffee beverages in S. Korea found to have unhealthy sugar levels: survey related article
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Beverages made with brown sugar and Korean sugar candy, or dalgona, were found to have excessive levels of sweet substances, a local government survey showed Wednesday, ra... 13:44 Dec. 09 -
#coronavirusSpike in COVID-19 cases puts S. Korean music industry on edge related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Random cluster infections are breaking out across the country and the South Korean music industry is no exception from the new coronavirus. In most cases, ... 15:40 Dec. 08 -
Today in Korean history
Dec. 9 1930 -- The governor-general of Joseon, Japan's colonial administration maintained from 1910 to 1945 in Korea, announces its census figure for the Korean population as 21,057,969. Joseon... 14:00 Dec. 08 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ------------------------------- (LEAD) Moon: S. Korea to consider joining CPTPP to expand its free t... 13:04 Dec. 08 -
#Silla era(LEAD) Go stones, jewelry unearthed from Silla-era tomb of woman related article
(ATTN: ADDS quotes from researcher, details, photo throughout; RECASTS headline) SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of Go stones and jewel beetle ornaments were some of the unusual relics found alo... 15:44 Dec. 07 -
#Silla eraGo stones, jewel beetle ornaments, guilt-bronze crown unearthed at Silla-era tomb related article
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of Go stones and jewel beetle ornaments were some of the unusual relics found alongside a guilt-bronze crown and gold accessories at an ancient tomb presumed to b... 14:47 Dec. 07 -
#year-end bell-ringing ceremony(LEAD) Seoul city to cancel year-end bell-ringing ceremony due to COVID-19
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul city's plan in 4th para) SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul metropolitan government said Sunday that a traditional bell-ringing ceremony at midnight on New Year's Eve will be can... 16:31 Dec. 06 -
#year-end bell-ringing ceremony
Seoul city to cancel year-end bell-ringing ceremony due to COVID-19
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul metropolitan government said Sunday that a traditional bell-ringing ceremony at midnight on New Year's Eve will be canceled amid a recent surge in novel coronavi... 10:15 Dec. 06 -
#Parasite'Parasite,' 'Kingdom,' Pengsoo among 2020 Korea Content Awards winners related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Oscar-winning film "Parasite," Netflix zombie thriller "Kingdom" and giant penguin character Pengsoo were among the works that have been selected as winners of the 2020 Ko... 10:00 Dec. 05 -
#BTS(LEAD) BTS tops Billboard's year-end Top Artists Duo/Group chart related article
(ATTN: RESTRUCTURES; ADDS details, photo throughout) SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- After a record-breaking 2020, BTS has ranked No. 1 on the Billboard's year-end Top Artists Duo/Group chart for the fir... 14:53 Dec. 04 -
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BTS tops Billboard's year-end Top Artists Duo/Group chart related article
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- After a record-breaking 2020, BTS has ranked No. 1 on the Billboard's year-end Top Artists Duo/Group chart for the first time in its career, the U.S. music publication rep... 13:53 Dec. 04 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK to hold first livestream concert this month related article
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BLACKPINK is set to hold its first-ever online concert in collaboration with YouTube Music later this month, its management agency said Thursday. The concer... 14:19 Dec. 03 -
#JoseeRomance film 'Josee' set for release in Asia this month related article
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The romance film "Josee," based on the famous Japanese original movie, is set to hit theaters in Asia this month, the movie's distributor said Wednesday. Starring Han J... 10:54 Dec. 02 -
#S Korea-World ExpoS. Korea makes official bid to host 2030 World Expo related article
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday officially expressed its intention to host its first World Expo in the southeastern port city of Busan in 2030. South Korea ... 09:07 Dec. 02
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Culture
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Will K-pop finally get a Grammy nod this year?
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BTS agency in spotlight as big stock market debut nears
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BTS' big win reignites debate on military service of K-pop stars
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Billboard win brightens prospects of BTS' long-awaited Grammy nod
