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    <title><![CDATA[Paik Kun-woo returns to Schubert in album marking 80th birthday and 70 years on stage]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:33:46 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korean pianist Paik Kun-woo will release a new album devoted to Franz Schubert, marking both his 80th birthday and the 70th anniversary of his debut. The album, titled “Schubert,” will be released worldwide on March 26, 2026, through Universal Music. The first single -- the first movement of Schubert’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D.664 -- was released on March 5. The two-disc recording brings together four of Schubert’s piano sonatas — Nos. 13, 14, 18 and 20 — works that Paik says refl]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Gwangju Biennale 2026 will explore the transformative potential of art]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:22:15 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The Gwangju Biennale 2026 will explore transformation through art under the theme “You Must Change Your Life,” led by Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen as artistic director. The title is inspired by the closing line of Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem “Archaic Torso of Apollo.” In the 1908 poem, the fragment of an ancient sculpture confronts the viewer with an intense emotional force, ultimately calling for a transformation of one’s life. Drawing from this idea, the upcoming edition will ref]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Korea’s first dating show for the disabled challenges genre with tender, humanistic lens]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:58:09 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korean broadcasting has long been a powerhouse for the dating show genre, but SBS&apos; latest three-part series, &quot;Mongle Mongle Mongle,&quot; is breaking new ground by centering on a demographic often left out of romantic narratives -- people with disabilities. The program follows the journey of three young adults -- Ji-hyun, who has a level 3 intellectual disability; Ji-hoon, who is on the autism spectrum; and Ji-won, who has Down syndrome -- as they embark on blind dates with other young adults w]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Indonesian novel ‘Cigarette Girl,’ adapted for Netflix, introduced to Korean readers]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:57:34 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[An Indonesian historical novel exploring love, family and social change across generations has been introduced to Korean readers, marking another step in literary exchange between Southeast Asia and Korea. “Cigarette Girl,” written by Indonesian author Ratih Kumala, was recently published in Korean through the Hansae Yes24 Foundation’s Southeast Asian Literature Series, a program dedicated to introducing major works from the region to Korean audiences. Kumala said the Korean publication of her b]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Netflix greenlights &apos;KPop Demon Hunters&apos; sequel]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:49:33 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;KPop Demon Hunters&quot; is officially getting a sequel, Netflix confirmed Friday. The film will again be directed by the original creative team, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. According to Netflix, the sequel will mark the first project to emerge from the streamer’s exclusive multiyear writing and directing partnership with Kang and Appelhans across animation. Specific details, including the release date and plot, have not yet been disclosed. However, speaking at a press conference in Seoul in Au]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Movies in theaters this week]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;Arco&quot; (France) Opened March 11 Animation/Drama Directed by Ugo Bienvenu A 10-year-old boy from the future crash-lands in a climate-ravaged 2075 and goes on an adventure with a girl who takes him in. &quot;Hoppers&quot; (US) Opened March 4 Animation/Comedy Directed by Daniel Chong An animal lover (Piper Curda) transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver to save a wildlife glade from demolition, only to stumble into a fully functioning animal civilization. &quot;The Bride!&quot; (US) Opened March 4 Romance/Fan]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[A weekend without rules: Make your own ice cream, experience art by touch]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Weekends in Seoul are often shaped by familiar rituals — a cafe visit, a gallery stroll or a quiet afternoon in the city. But sometimes a different kind of outing can make the day more memorable. This weekend offers two such options. At one spot, visitors can go beyond simply ordering a scoop and instead craft their own pint of ice cream, turning dessert into a playful act of creation. At another, an exhibition invites viewers to experience art not only with their eyes, but also with their hands]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Packages and promotions]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Lahan Hotels has launched the “Spring Camp with Kovea” package, offering guests a chance to experience camping gear in a comfortable hotel setting before heading outdoors. Prices start at 214,000 won for a one-night stay and include a specially designed Lahan x Kovea camp cup set in moss green or sand. The double-vacuum insulated cup features a plastic lid and a wire handle for easy portability. The package is available through May 31 at properties nationwide. Depending on the property, benefits]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Festivals, sights across Korea]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692249</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The 25th Gwangyang Maehwa Festival will run through March 22 at Gwanyang Maehwa Village in South Jeolla Province. The annual event celebrates the blooming of plum blossoms that blanket the hills along the Seomjin River, creating one of Korea’s most iconic early-spring landscapes. Visitors can enjoy folk painting, media art exhibitions, a stamp tour and live busking performances. Hands-on activities include traditional archery and a plum-themed healing therapy session, each costing 6,000 won. Oth]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[The return of ‘Death Note’ icons]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693126</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:08 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The final cast of the musical “Death Note,” which has been running since October last year and continues through May, took the stage this week as the production enters the final stretch of its run. Ko Eun-sung and Kim Junsu lead the final lineup, appearing as Light Yagami and the enigmatic detective L. Both actors have a long history with the work. Kim Junsu, widely known for his musical theater career, first took on the role of detective L during the original Korean premiere in 2015, where his ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[In photos: ‘King’s Warden’ director treats public to free coffee after surprise box office hit]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693074</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:29:57 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Jang Hang-jun, director of South Korea’s latest box-office phenomenon, “The King’s Warden,” treated fans to free coffee in central Seoul on Thursday at an event celebrating the film’s surpassing of the 10 million admissions milestone. Standing beside a “coffee truck” parked in front of the Korea Press Center, Jang thanked moviegoers for their support and expressed hope that the film’s success would help revive South Korea’s struggling film industry. “I’m grateful for the overwhelming support,” h]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[The people&apos;s king: How &quot;The King&apos;s Warden&quot; became Korea&apos;s biggest film in years]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693016</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:28:32 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[In 1984, a Korean television drama called &quot;Apricot in the Snow&quot; aired what can only be described as a creative betrayal of the historical record. Its subject was an incident known to Koreans as Gyeyujeongnan, or the Purge of the Gyeyu Year — a 1453 coup in which Grand Prince Suyang seized control of the court, deposed his twelve-year-old nephew Danjong, banished him to a remote mountain village, and eventually had him killed. In the TV drama&apos;s telling, Suyang was a hero born out of circumstance.]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[YouTuber offers $2.7m home as giveaway in $0.67 membership push]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692863</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:44:46 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[A South Korean YouTuber with more than 17 million subscribers is offering an apartment, purportedly worth 3.57 billion won ($2.4 million), as a giveaway to promote his paid membership, which costs 990 won per month. The 38-year-old YouTuber Bokyem revealed the plan in a recent video on his channel Bokyem TV, saying the roughly 165-square-meter unit to be awarded to one subscriber is fully renovated and furnished. It comes equipped with a 100-inch television, a high-end gaming computer setup, air]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[South Korea investigates BTS ticket scalping after nearly 1,900 illegal listings detected]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:47:43 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had identified 1,868 suspected scalping listings tied to upcoming BTS concerts in Goyang and Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area after monitoring major online resale platforms. Authorities said four cases involving 105 tickets appeared to reflect organized attempts to resell seats at steep premiums, and those cases have been referred to the National Police Agency for investigation. According to data released by the ministry, the majority of susp]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[BTS’ RM backs Korean art catalog]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:52:10 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[A new catalog highlighting Korean paintings preserved in major museums around the world has been published with support from RM of BTS. The Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, affiliated with the Korea Heritage Service, announced the publication of &quot;It&apos;s ___ Here: Korean Paintings Shining Abroad,&quot; a richly illustrated catalogue that documents significant Korean paintings currently held in overseas museum collections. The project was made possible through a donation by RM in 2022, refle]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[‘Minimalistic in very extreme way’: Sharon Eyal brings ‘Jakie’ to Seoul]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:34:40 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[For professional dancers, learning to pare themselves down can be challenging. As technique deepens, so does the instinct to add. And choreographer Sharon Eyal asks for the opposite. “I&apos;m asking the dancers to reduce and to be most minimalistic in a very extreme way. This is very challenging because the more professional you are, you add stuff. But I think this effort brings what I said before -- not choreography but ‘experience.’” Eyal is working with Korean dancers for the first time, collabor]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[CICI to host news carousel competition]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:11:23 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The Corea Image Communication Institute said Wednesday it will host a news carousel competition from March 10 to May 10 under themes including the future of Korean traditional and contemporary culture and the competitiveness of K-content in the AI era. The contest is open to residents in Korea aged 18 and older, regardless of nationality. Participants must submit three to 10 images in vertical carousel format. For more information, visit www.coreaimage.org]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[South Korea’s live performing arts market hit W1.73tr in 2025, up 18.8%]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:55:33 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korea’s performing arts market surpassed 1.73 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in ticket sales in 2025, marking strong growth across concerts, musicals and dance performances, according to government data released Wednesday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism published a report analyzing ticket reservation data from the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System, compiled with the Korea Arts Management Service. The report showed that total ticket sales in the domestic performi]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Calligrapher Kang Byung-in highlights philosophy of Hangeul at Korea CQ forum]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:53:08 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Renowned Korean calligrapher Kang Byung-in, known for designing iconic Hangeul lettering for popular brands and cultural works, spoke about the philosophy and artistic structure of the Korean alphabet during a lecture Tuesday at the New Zealand ambassador’s residence in Seoul. The lecture, titled “Hangeul Calligraphy and the Spirit of Hangeul,” was hosted by the Corea Image Communication Institute as part of its Korea CQ Forum series. More than 10 opinion leaders attended the event, including di]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Jung Ho-yeon, Lisa attend Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:45:53 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon and Thai K-pop star Lisa were among the celebrity guests at the Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. Jung and Lisa posed for photographers ahead of the show, held in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The &quot;Super Nature&quot; collection closed out the Paris fashion week schedule with a natural theme. Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere drew inspiration from the roots of Louis Vuitton, who ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[K-drama icons return for &apos;Climax&apos; as spring content wars heat up]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:58 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Korean heavyweights are returning to television with a major new project, as the political thriller &quot;Climax&quot; unites Netflix&apos;s &quot;The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call&quot; hero Ju Ji-hoon with a beloved K-drama heroine Ha Ji-won (&quot;Secret Garden&quot;) -- who returns from a four-year hiatus with the new series. Set to air on cable network ENA, the outfit behind the global phenomenon &quot;Extraordinary Attorney Woo,&quot; the show follows prosecutor Tae-sup (Ju) as he becomes part of a cartel in his pursuit of political po]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Beyond skills, attitude defines success in the AI era, says veteran civil servant]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:52:43 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Global interest in Korea has surged in recent years, ranging from its culture to its industries. But beyond what the world sees in K-culture lies something less visible, according to veteran South Korean civil servant Lee In-jae, president of the Korea Social Capital Research Center. He says it&apos;s about a way of working, a way of making decisions, a way of enduring. Drawing on 35 years in public service, Lee is set to release &quot;The K-Attitude Advantage: Beyond the Algorithm,&quot; a guide to leadership]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&apos;I need my heart to connect&apos;: Olivier winner on taking Korea&apos;s &apos;The Last Man&apos; to London]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:22:22 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[In a cramped studio in Sillim-dong — a neighborhood where young Koreans gather to study for exams that can shape the rest of their lives — a young man prepares for a test he may never take. Outside, the city has collapsed. Inside, he may be the last person alive. It is the premise of a one-man Korean musical that British playwright and dramaturg Jethro Compton is now bringing to the British stage. Compton is serving as dramaturg for the UK premiere of &quot;The Last Man,&quot; a Korean one-person rock mus]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:58:41 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[BTS will open a special pop-up store in Seoul to mark the release of its upcoming album, “Arirang,” the group’s agency said Tuesday. According to Big Hit Music, the pop-up event will run from 1 p.m. on the day of the album’s release (March 20) through 8:30 p.m. on April 12 at two locations: Shinsegae Department Store’s The Heritage building in Jung-gu, central Seoul, and the Hybe headquarters in Yongsan. Merchandise for sale at the pop-up was created in collaboration with the National Museum Fou]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:37:16 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Ha Jung-woo, known for hits such as “Along with the Gods” and “1987,” returns to television for the first time in 19 years with “Mad Concrete Dreams,” a satire that taps into one of modern South Korea’s most enduring aspirations: property ownership. “(Shooting this series), I came to think that becoming part of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) shouldn’t be something that comes easily,” Ha said during a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “It’s great if you manage to buy ]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:34:56 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[After the frenzy surrounding the “Dubai chewy cookie,” a new dessert trend is quickly gaining traction in Korea: butter rice cakes, a treat defined by its “crispy outside, chewy inside” texture. Across social media and video platforms, recipe clips and cafe reviews featuring butter rice cakes are spreading rapidly, drawing attention to the dessert’s unusual texture and flavor combination. Made with glutinous rice dough enriched with butter, the pastry develops a crisp golden crust during baking ]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:28:42 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has teamed up with Indian music star Sonu Nigam, Chinese American rapper MC Jin and veteran music executive Jonathan Serbin to launch a new entertainment company aimed at the Asian market, according to the firm on Tuesday. The newly established label, Pacific Music Group, will be headquartered in Hong Kong and focus on discovering and developing Asian artists for global audiences. PMG plans to operate multiple genre-specific labels — spanning pop, R&B, hip-]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[[Photo News] Korean stars Jennie, Go Yoon-jung attend Chanel show in Paris]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:43:04 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[K-pop star Jennie and actress Go Yoon-jung were among the high-profile guests at the Chanel Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Jennie and Go posed for photographers as they arrived at the show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The collection marked Matthieu Blazy’s first fall-winter lineup for the French fashion house. Blazy reinterpreted Chanel’s signature tweed skirt suit using materials such as lurex and silicone, creating shimmerin]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Film about tragic Joseon king sends crowds to historic exile site in Yeongwol]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:58:22 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[A recent hit at the box office is reshaping travel patterns in Gangwon Province, drawing thousands of visitors to Yeongwol to trace the final days of one of Korea’s most tragic monarchs. “The King’s Warden” has sparked a surge of interest in sites connected to King Danjong, the sixth ruler of the Joseon era (1392-1910), who was dethroned and exiled as a teenager. According to Yeongwol County, the historic sites of Cheongnyeongpo Meandering Stream and Jangneung Royal Tomb welcomed more than 10,00]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&apos;The King&apos;s Warden&apos; boosts Korea&apos;s film revival push]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:31:06 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The culture minister delivered cake and flowers to the director in person. The head of the national heritage agency posted guides on social media to the film&apos;s real-life locations. The president put up his own congratulations on X. &quot;The King&apos;s Warden&quot; had already broken records before any of that happened, but the wave of official recognition that followed the film&apos;s run has been remarkable in its own right. The film crossed 10 million admissions on Friday, 31 days after its Feb. 4 opening. In K]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:30:34 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk will bring together Korean and French perspectives on public architecture, with renowned French architect and urbanist Dominique Perrault as the keynote speaker. The forum will be held at 3 p.m. on April 7 at the Ewha Campus Complex at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and France, the fourth edition of the annual architecture forum will take place under the theme “Architecture Beyond Borde]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[[Graphic News] Korean films with over 10m admissions]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[“The King’s Warden” crossed the 10 million admissions mark Sunday, recording a cumulative audience of 11.17 million, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences amid fierce competition from streaming platforms. The Korean historical film achieved the milestone in just over a month after its Feb. 4 premiere, making it the first film - domestic or foreign - in two years to surpass that threshold. The last films to do so were Jang Jae-hyun’s supernatural thrill]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Media artist Cha Jae-min wins 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:21:42 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Korean media artist Cha Jae-min has won the 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang for her distinctive approach to media art — listening to marginalized voices and building relationships through “essay films.” While her earlier work raised critical voices about structural conditions and power dynamics in society, her recent practice seeks to bring forth the voices of those who remain unheard. “After extensive and passionate discussions regarding the many outstanding candidates the jury of the 21st He]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Korea moves to curb &apos;excessive&apos; celebrity security disrupting airport passenger flow]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:05:07 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[South Korea has long grappled with airport congestion caused by the large entourages and security details accompanying celebrities traveling overseas. The issue has persisted for years, with fans and security personnel frequently crowding airport passageways and delaying travelers trying to catch flights on schedule. That situation may soon change. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport commissioned a research project titled &quot;A Study on Crowd Safety Management Meas]]>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:03:38 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[TOKYO (AFP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that former prince Andrew should be removed from the line of royal succession over his &quot;deplorable&quot; behavior. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was arrested and released in February on suspicion of having passed confidential information to Epstein during his 2001-2011 role as a UK trad]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Lee lauds &apos;The King&apos;s Warden&apos; on surpassing 10 mln admissions]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:28:02 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday congratulated the South Korean historical film &quot;The King&apos;s Warden&quot; for surpassing the 10 million-admission mark, praising the achievement as particularly meaningful as it comes two years after the last film to reach the milestone. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, the period film depicts an unlikely friendship between village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hai-jin) and the deposed King Danjong (Park Ji-hoon) during the latter&apos;s exile in the village. It reached 10 million ad]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Bringing 16th-century voice to 21st century]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:04 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley has published an expanded edition of the English translation of &quot;Chingbirok,&quot; the 1604 chronicle of the Japanese invasions of Korea written by Ryu Songnyong. Published in English as &quot;The Book of Corrections&quot; in 2002, the newly revised edition appears under the title &quot;Reprimands and Admonitions: Reflections on the Japanese Invasions of Korea, 1592-1598.&quot; The Korea Herald spoke with translator Choi Byong-hyon about the s]]>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[As temperatures rise and winter layers begin to disappear from closets, spring fashion this year is defined less by entirely new pieces than by subtle styling shifts. From oversized shirts and revived check patterns to playful scarves and fresh denim formulas, the season’s must-have items show how familiar wardrobe staples can be reimagined with a modern twist. Fashion insiders say this year&apos;s spring style is less about buying new clothes and more about updating how classic pieces are worn. Over]]>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[ULJIN, North Gyeongsang Province — Early spring arrives quietly along Korea’s East Sea. The wind still carries a trace of winter, fishing boats return to port with the season’s prized catch, and seaside towns begin to stir after the colder months. In Uljin, that seasonal rhythm revolves around one thing: crab. Although the annual Uljin Snow Crab and Red Snow Crab Festival recently wrapped up in Hupo Port, the town’s seafood culture continues well beyond the event itself. Visitors arriving after ]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:15:49 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;The King&apos;s Warden&quot; has crossed the 10 million admissions mark Friday, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences in the face of fierce competition from streaming platforms. The Korean historical film achieved the milestone in just over a month after its Feb. 4 premiere, making it the first film -- domestic or foreign -- in two years to surpass that threshold. The movie achieved the milestone at around 6:30 p.m., according to its distributor, Showbox. The l]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:19:21 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Author and illustrator Lee Uk-bae has won the grand prize in a special category at the 2026 Bologna Ragazzi Award, one of the prestigious prizes in children’s publishing. According to Sakyejul Publishing, Lee’s children’s book “The Story of a Brother and a Sister,” published in 2020 here, received the top prize in the Fairy Tales and Fables special category. The Bologna Ragazzi Award, presented during the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, honors outstanding publications in children’s literature. The]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:47:15 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[As surprise blockbuster film “The King&apos;s Warden” draws closer to the milestone of 10 million tickets sold at the local box office, renewed attention is turning to the final four months of the young dethroned King Danjong. Yet Danjong was not the only victim of King Sejo’s coup d’etat. Born the second son of King Sejong, Prince Suyang (later King Sejo) seized the throne in 1453 after overthrowing his young nephew Danjong and purging officials who stood in his way. His ruthless rise to power later]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:21:20 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Violinist Takashi Lorenz Waschkau was shaped by more than one inheritance. Born in Berlin in 2001 to a German father and a Japanese mother, and later drawn to Seoul, the violinist embodies a generation of musicians whose identities are formed across continents. Waschkau began violin at 4 and piano at 6. His mother, a pianist and vocal coach who studied at the New England Conservatory, raised him in a household where music was both a language and a discipline. “She was a mom, but also a trainer,”]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:20:09 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Mapo Arts Center will launch its new matinee program, the “MAC Morning Concert” series, offering 10 performances from March to December as part of an initiative to make classical music more accessible in everyday life. Beginning March 25, the concerts will take place at 11 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Tickets are priced at 20,000 won. The series features commentary by concert guide and pianist Kim Yong-bae, who previously served as president of the Seoul Arts Center and led its fl]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:28:05 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The number of South Koreans who read at least one book over the course of a year has continued to decline, but those in their 20s were the only age group to show a rebound, reflecting the growing popularity of the “text hip” trend, in which reading is seen as in vogue. According to a report released Friday by the Culture Ministry, the annual reading rate among adults overall stood at 38.5 percent, down from two years earlier despite heightened interest in literature following the Nobel Prize in ]]>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;Battle of Fates,&quot; a Disney+ original reality series featuring 49 of South Korea’s most promient fortunetellers, has become the platform’s most-watched show in Korea, dethroning hit drama series &quot;Moving.&quot; The reality show gathers a diverse group of practitioners — including shamans, known locally as &quot;mudang,&quot; tarot readers, physiognomists and saju and Myeongri scholars — who compete to demonstrate their ability to interpret fate. Throughout the tournament-style competition, the participants face]]>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;Hoppers&quot; (US) Opened March 4 Animation/Comedy Directed by Daniel Chong An animal lover (Piper Curda) transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver to save a wildlife glade from demolition, only to stumble into a fully functioning animal civilization. &quot;The Bride!&quot; (US) Opened March 4 Romance/Fantasy Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal Set in 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein&apos;s monster (Christian Bale) enlists a scientist (Annette Bening) to bring a murdered woman (Jessie Buckley) back to life as his com]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Seoul weekends arrive with a quiet promise: more time, a slower pace and countless corners of the city waiting to be rediscovered. This week’s picks highlight two spots that capture the simple pleasures of Seoul life. In Yeonnam-dong, a bakery known for its cult favorite salt bread draws a steady stream of fans eager for its crisp crust and buttery center. In Buam-dong, a cafe with sweeping views of Inwangsan offers a peaceful perch to sip coffee while watching the mountain slowly awaken for spr]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Gurye Sansuyu Festival takes place from March 14 to 22 in Gurye-gun, South Jeolla Province, celebrating the bloom of sansuyu, or cornelian cherry blossoms, which blanket the area in vivid yellow. Gurye is home to the nation’s largest sansuyu colonies, drawing visitors for scenic flower walks and countryside views. Included are an opening concert, traditional ritual praying for a good harvest, sansuyu fruit-peeling contest, rice cake pounding and children’s craft workshops. Visitors can strol]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Signiel Busan marks White Day with music and dining Signiel Busan will mark White Day with a series of romantic offerings overlooking Haeundae Beach. On March 14, the hotel’s first-floor lounge will host “A White Day Serenade,” a short house concert featuring flute and harp performances by the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra&apos;s principal flutist and harpist. The 30-minute performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and are open to guests visiting the lounge. From March 1 to 15, the hotel will ]]>
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