ARTS/CULTURE
(LEAD) Seoul Int'l Book Fair kicks off amid 'text-hip' boom
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES details)By Lee Minji
뉴욕·뉴저지 한인 언론 — 미주 한인 뉴스, 생활 정보, 문화 소식
뉴욕·뉴저지 한인 언론 — 미주 한인 뉴스, 생활 정보, 문화 소식
Latest Arts/Culture news from Korea — sourced from Yonhap News Agency.
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from first lady Kim Hea Kyung in last 4 paras; ADDS photo)By Lee Minji
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES details)By Lee Minji
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul International Book Fair, the country's largest literary event, is set to open Wednesday, with about 150,000 visitors expected as the "text-hip" trend -- with reading now stylish among younger generations -- continues.
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A sprawling showcase of Korean pop culture ranging from K-pop and television dramas to food, cosmetics and fashion is set to be held in Goyang this week as part of the country's broader push to transform the global popularity of its pop culture into enduring economic and cultural benefits.
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been named Instrumentalist of the Year at Opus Klassik 2026, Germany's most prestigious awards for classical music.
SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- RM, the leader of K-pop supergroup BTS, has been named the first global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea to help promote the country's cultural heritage around the world, the museum said Saturday.
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean hydrogen energy circulation system at South Korea's Antarctic research station to support sustainable scientific operations.