Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture "Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Today, we live in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human jobs and technology changes day by day. While the world is becoming increasingly fast-paced, people's minds are swayed even more easily. An increasing number of people are becoming discouraged even by the slightest failure, comparing themselves to others, and losing their way. At times like these, there is a saying we must recall once again: '有志者事竟成' (Yujijasa Gyeongseong). It means that those who have a will will eventually achieve it. The essence of this six-character idiom lies not in
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-12 20:33
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Arts-Culture Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Artist Kim Jae-Seon won the much-coveted Grand Award offered by the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism on July 29 this year. There were over 1,200 entries from 30 countries abroad; masterpieces born amidst unprecedented competition. Award Winner Kim's "Eight-Panel Folding Screen of the Banquet at the Waterfall" was selected for the Grand Prize which also offers an awarded 3 million won in prize money. There also were Artists Bae Jeong-hee, Yang Bo-kyung and Oh Yoon-kyung who were selected for the Seoul Mayor's Award (Grand Prize by Category) which awards
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-08 11:50
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Arts-Culture Ancient Symbols, Contemporary Vision: The Rise of K-Folk Painting on the World Stage
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | There is a Korean saying that captures something quietly profound: though the moon always hangs in the same place, the hearts of those gazing upon it are never the same. It is this tension between permanence and change — between tradition and the present — that lies at the heart of K-Folk Painting, a contemporary movement reinterpreting Korea's ancient artistic heritage for a modern, global audience. At the center of this conversation is one work in particular: "Painting of a Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moon," a piece that draws from the deep well of Korean m
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:26
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Arts-Culture CEO Cho Nang-kyung officially launches K-Hanbok culture brand 'Goeun Jarak'
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Cho Nang-kyung Goeunjarak,' a K-Hanbok cultural brand that reinterprets the beauty of Korean royal culture and traditional Hanbok with a modern sensibility, announced a vigorous start by successfully holding its opening ceremony on June 24 at Goeunjarak, located on Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Approximately 70 persons attended the event to celebrate the birth of the new K-Hanbok brand, including Goeun Jarak Advisor Lee Chil-yong, Diplomacy Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, as well as figures from the culture and arts sector, Hanbok designers, performing artist
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-26 16:12
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Arts-Culture Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, holder of the title of the Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | A special exhibition by Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, the holder of Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware (Lacquer Painting), will be held from June 24 to July 18 on the 1st floor of the Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Education Exhibition Center. This special exhibition showcases various lacquer paintings, including a large-scale 400-size work that recreates "Geumgang-san Manmul Choseunggyeong Do," a representative royal court painting from Changdeokgung Palace's Heojeongdang Hall, using traditional lacquer techniques. In particular
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-26 13:02
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Arts-Culture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition begins accepting art works
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The "29th World Peace Art Exhibition (World Peace Art Exhibition 2026)," a representative international art competition for domestic and international artists, will begin accepting artworks from June 25 to June 30. Hosted by the Grand Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, this competition is being held under the theme "Beyond the Era of Violence, Painting Peace Again" and is establishing itself as an international cultural and artistic festival where artists from around the world express the values of peace, coexistence, and humanity through art. In particular,
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-22 11:02
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Arts-Culture Mme. Kim Tae-yeon Appointed Secretary General of World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, a non-profit corporation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced the appointment of Mme. Kim Tae-yeon, a cultural arts planner and designated reporter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as its new Secretary General. This appointment is being evaluated as a strategic personnel move aimed at strengthening the international standing of the World Peace Art Exhibition and expanding its global cultural arts network as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027. Chairman of the Board of Damhwa stat
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-06-19 11:18
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Arts-Culture The Direction of Future Art as indicated by Artist Ryu Jae-Chun’s work, 'Under the Moon'
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every domain of the world. And the art world is no exception. AI now paints pictures, composes music, and produces videos. Many people ask whether AI can replace artists. However, that is not the true question. Art in the AI era is becoming a time that questions the depth of the human spirit, rather than a competition of technology. The media art work, 'Under the Moon' by Ryu Jae-Chun, a master of Korean ink painting, symbolically demonstrates this very point. The golden moon rising within the giant screen is not mer
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-16 11:23
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Arts-Culture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | --“Painting World Peace through Art” which is expected to be participated by artists from over 50 different countries of the world. --Prestigious Awards attract attention, Including the National Assembly Speaker’s Award, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award, and the Mayor of Seoul Award. The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition, where artists from many countries of the world gather to share the value of “Peace Spoken through Art,” will be held grandly in Seoul this coming August 2026. According to the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (led
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-13 14:32
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Arts-Culture Gaza Strip Exhibition: Blooming in Ven. Il-bung’s Vision of Peace — “We Are Not Numbers”
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The indomitable vitality of the Gaza Strip and the power of art, unyielding even amidst the horrific atrocities of war, have reached South Korea. The Organizing Committee of the World Peace Art Exhibition (Inc.) announced that it will host a special exhibition featuring Palestinian contemporary artist Maysa Yousef and local refugee children at the '29th World Peace Art Exhibition,' to be held this August at Myongji University. 'Beyond the Era of Violence, Painting Peace Again' The Spirit of Ven. Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo’s “Segye Ilhwa” (The World is One Flower) Meets the
- 이길주 기자
- 2026-05-01 18:47
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Arts-Culture Korean Cultural Federation Showcases Traditional Craft at Gallery Mirae
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Association of Korean Culture Centers is presenting its 31st annual exhibition at Gallery Mirae in Seoul, running from April 15 to 28, 2026. Supported by the Association of Korean Craft Function, this year's showcase takes the form of a "small works exhibition" — featuring 49 pieces spanning traditional painting and craft disciplines. A Celebration of Human Creativity Honorary Chairman Song Jun-gyeong framed the exhibition within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, arguing that craft art represents an irreplaceable expression of distinctly
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-18 16:37
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Arts-Culture Slovak Illustrator Peter Uchnár Brings Award-Winning Vision to Seoul's Bukchon
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On April 15, an international exhibition opened at the CN Gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon neighborhood. The Embassy of the Slovak Republic and the Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation (CNCTF) jointly invited Slovak illustrator Peter Uchnár to visit Korea and display several pieces from his storied career. In his opening statement, Jiwon (John) Lee, Director of the CNCTF Cultural & Arts Promotion Headquarters, praised Peter Uchnár for his work on beloved children's books like Peter Pan and his reimagined version of Gulliver's Travels, for which he wo
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-17 13:26
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Arts-Culture Yeongdeungpo Arts Hall Unveils 2026 Season Lineup — From Original Ballet to Summer Night Classics
The Yeongdeungpo Arts Hall operated by the Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation, has announced its 2026 Season Program, a year-round lineup designed to enrich the lives of local residents. Building on the warmth and accessibility of a community venue, Yeongdeungpo Arts Hall will present a high-caliber slate of performances spanning classical music, ballet, theater, and concerts. By erasing the boundaries between genres, the Hall aims to bring a touch of cultured excitement to residents' daily lives. The introduction of a season format reflects the Hall's commitment to proactively building and bran
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-02 11:18
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Arts-Culture K-Culture Expands Beyond K-Pop and K-Food into Characters, Performances, and Fusion Content
Korea's cultural wave continues to grow in global reach and commercial impact, according to the latest annual survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on March 30. Conducted across 30 countries and regions with 27,400 respondents aged 15 to 59, the 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey — based on data collected in November–December 2025 — is the most expansive edition since the survey began in 2012, with Singapore, Chile, and Poland added to the sample for the first time. Seven in Ten Favor Korean Culture Overall favorability toward Korean cultural content stood at 69.7%, wi
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-30 17:19
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Arts-Culture From Palaces to Pilgrimages: India Pitches Luxury and Serenity to Korean Tourists
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Embassy of India in Seoul hosted an "Incredible India Tourism Roadshow" from 3:30 pm to 6 pm on Monday, March 16. Presenter Abhishek Gupta — the broadcaster better known as "Lucky" in Korea — confided that the afternoon time slot was chosen to thwart late arrivals caused by traffic congestion. In actuality, it was likely to have presentations end and dinner begin precisely as the sun was setting. The event was held on one of the Sevit floating islands on the Hangang. The importance of the Han to Korea and the Ganges River to India was a recurring theme,
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-17 17:40
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2026-07-12 20:33
"Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
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2026-07-08 14:22
Stock price plunges despite 'Earnings Surprise' and future outlook, Samsung Electronics announces preliminary Q2 earnings...
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2026-07-08 11:50
Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
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2026-07-06 10:21
Iran: When History Defied Expectations — Four Decades of Ayatollah Khamenei's Leadership and Iran's Path.
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2026-07-03 10:11
Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
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