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Yoon Juhye
  • Gyeongju museum to stage Silla gold crown exhibitions every 10 years, next in 2035
    Gyeongju museum to stage Silla gold crown exhibitions every 10 years, next in 2035 The National Museum of Gyeongju said Tuesday it will hold regular exhibitions of Silla gold crowns every 10 years. The museum said the next exhibition will be in 2035, when it marks its 90th anniversary. It plans to broaden the show spatially and conceptually, bringing together not only six Silla gold crowns but also gold crowns from South Korea and abroad for a single overview. The museum also said it will present gold crowns this year in Yangsan and Cheongdo to expand local residents’ access to cultural programs. It will also hold Silla special exhibitions in Paris in May and in Shanghai in September, featuring Silla gold crowns, to continue promoting Silla’s golden culture. The special exhibition “Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige,” being held to mark the museum’s 80th anniversary and the APEC 2025 KOREA leaders’ meeting, opened to the public on Nov. 2, 2025, and runs through Feb. 22, 2026, for a total of 110 days. Attendance so far is 251,052, averaging 2,561 visitors a day. The museum said it is the first exhibition ever to gather all six Silla gold crowns and all six gold belts in one place, 104 years after Silla gold crowns were first introduced to the world. Yoon Sang Deok, director of the National Museum of Gyeongju, said the museum will continue working to promote Silla history and culture at home and abroad, using the gold crowns as a link to what he called the roots of K-culture. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-11 13:03:21
  • Hanwha Foundation to Open Michael Joo Solo Show at Space Zero One in New York
    Hanwha Foundation to Open Michael Joo Solo Show at Space Zero One in New York Hanwha Foundation said Tuesday it will present a solo exhibition by Korean American artist Michael Joo at its New York exhibition space, Space Zero One, from Feb. 20 to April 18.   Titled “Sweat Models 1991-2026,” the show is Space Zero One’s first exhibition of 2026, the foundation said.  Space Zero One opened in November in Tribeca as a global arts support platform built around a mission of discovering and supporting emerging artists. The foundation said it aims to help artists sustain and expand their work internationally and to build a long-term ecosystem that incubates contemporary Korean art on the world stage.  The foundation said selecting Joo for the year’s first show is intended to broaden Space Zero One’s mission through experimentation and exchange across generations. Joo, a second-generation Korean American born in New York, has worked for more than 30 years across sculpture, installation and video, exploring where material and systems, and the body and information, intersect. A Korean diaspora artist, he drew international attention after participating in the Venice Biennale in 2001.  After Joo’s exhibition, Space Zero One will continue its program in May with a show by a next-generation midcareer artist approaching a new turning point, the foundation said.  “Space Zero One is a place that supports emerging artists as they start from a local context and expand to the global stage,” said Lim Geun Hye, the foundation’s exhibition director. “We will continue to broaden that mission through exhibitions and exchanges that cross generations and regions.”  * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-11 11:27:00
  • Arts-Tech Fusion Camp APE CAMP Seeks Participants From South Korea and Abroad
    Arts-Tech Fusion Camp APE CAMP Seeks Participants From South Korea and Abroad APE CAMP open call web poster. (Arko photo) The Arts Council Korea, known as Arko, said Tuesday it is recruiting participants from South Korea and abroad for the fifth APE CAMP, to be held June 13-16 at COEX Magok Square Ballroom A. The program has been expanded from two nights and three days to three nights and four days. Arko also added a new opening program, the first Arko Arts-Technology Convergence Youth Forum, designed as an exchange-focused session where young creators, researchers and company workers share early-stage ideas and questions. Arko will select 80 participants from South Korea and separately choose 40 from overseas for a “global camp.” In the arts track, artists and planners age 39 and under working in fields such as literature, theater and musicals, traditional arts and multidisciplinary arts may apply. In the technology track, applicants may include professionals in performance technology such as stage lighting, sound and video, as well as advanced fields including AI, immersive audio, robotics, VR, AR, XR, the metaverse, motion capture and big data. Workers in basic science-based technologies, including life science, physics, chemistry and geology, are also eligible. To reduce language barriers, the camp will introduce an AI-based interpretation system. This year’s mission combines advanced-technology keywords such as “agentic AI” and “robotics” with themes in contemporary arts-technology discourse, including “nonhuman,” “symbiosis,” “entanglement” and “co-evolution.” Participants will form teams to develop ideas based on the keywords and build them into creative projects. Arko said it will run follow-up support programs after the camp. “APE Global Connect (research trip)” will run Aug. 22 to Sept. 14 at overseas partner institutions to help participants network with experts worldwide. “APE Lab” will support turning camp ideas into works: In the first stage, about 10 teams will receive 2 million to 3 million won per team for experimental activities; in the second stage, about three teams from the first stage will be selected for up to 10 million won per team in additional support. Application details are available on Arko’s official website.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-11 09:48:00
  • Abu Dhabi Launches Duty-Free Program for Imported Art to Attract Global Collectors
    Abu Dhabi Launches Duty-Free Program for Imported Art to Attract Global Collectors The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism announced on Tuesday the launch of a program exempting import duties on artworks. The program applies to artworks brought into Abu Dhabi for at least three years and includes a six-month grace period for re-export, giving collectors added flexibility. Additional operational services will be expanded in phases over the coming months. Participating works may also be considered for academic research and selected public engagement programs. Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, said the program reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to creating an environment “based on strong governance, scientific expertise and responsible oversight.” He said it will help ensure important artworks are preserved with their authenticity intact and made accessible for research and cultural discussion. A specialist committee made up of global experts will review applications to determine whether they meet program standards and align with the department’s responsibility to protect outstanding cultural assets. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-11 09:27:00
  • Actor Shin Goo Returns to Stage in Jang Jin’s New Play ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’
    Actor Shin Goo Returns to Stage in Jang Jin’s New Play ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’ “Because theater is what I’ve done all my life. It’s like eating.” Actor Shin Goo, 89, said Monday he is returning to the stage because “I’m still alive and breathing, so I should keep doing what I’ve done my whole life,” speaking at a press event for the play ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’ at NOL Seokyeong Square in Seoul’s Hyehwa neighborhood. “I want to do it, but there are things that make it difficult,” he said. “Still, I’m going to do my best.” He added that Lee Soon-jae recently told him that someone he used to call “older brother” had died, and said he felt deep regret that “it seems there’s no one left to look up to.” ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’ is a new play written by director Jang Jin, his first in 10 years. It follows a night of commotion as characters try to open a safe. Jang said the idea began without a detailed synopsis. Jang said the play started from “a simple dream” of wanting Shin onstage. He said he watched Shin in ‘Waiting for Godot’ at the National Theater in May last year and was struck by the performance, regretting he had not worked with him onstage before. “Whether it worked out or not, I wrote it thinking I had to bring him to the stage,” Jang said, adding that he wrote while imagining Shin’s voice and how he might deliver each line. Jang said he finished the script in mid-September last year and handed Shin a freshly printed copy the next day. About a month later, at Shin’s birthday gathering, Jang recalled, Shin had a drink or two of gaoliang liquor and replied, “Let’s just do it.” Shin said that after deciding to appear, he worried so much about his condition that he thought of himself as “a body that can’t go onstage.” “My health isn’t good,” he said, adding he feared it might be “greed” to take the role. He said he is trying to overcome his limitations so the production is not harmed, but “my body doesn’t do what I want.” He said it has become harder to use his body as he wishes, and that he now forgets lines he once memorized: “I turn around and I forget.” Jang said Shin texted him that ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’ was “the reason I’m alive.” Jang said Shin spent months preparing at home, starting with walking practice. “When I got that message, we couldn’t not work hard,” he said. Jang also said Shin sets an exceptionally high standard, staying in the rehearsal room and taking detailed notes, including directions he gives to other actors. ‘Bullanseo Geumgo’ runs from March 7 to May 31 at NOL Seokyeong Square, Scone Hall 1. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-10 17:00:00
  • South Korea to Test Autonomous Patrol Robot at Changdeok Palace
    South Korea to Test Autonomous Patrol Robot at Changdeok Palace The Korea Heritage Service said Monday it will run a roughly one-month pilot of an autonomous patrol robot, dubbed “Sunrabot,” at Changdeok Palace in Seoul starting Feb. 10. The name comes from the Joseon-era guards who patrolled the royal palace and areas in and around the capital. The robot will support round-the-clock safety management and nighttime patrols, detecting fires and unusual noises in real time and reporting emergencies to the Changdeok Palace Management Office and other relevant units. The pilot is funded through the Lottery Fund, and officials will review whether to deploy additional units later. Separately, the agency said it will work with local governments to conduct joint disaster-prevention inspections ahead of the spring thaw at about 40 national heritage sites, including the Seoul City Wall, a historic site. It also plans discussion-based drills and field training with related agencies, including fire departments, based on scenarios such as fires, storms and floods, and earthquakes. To share the meaning of “National Heritage Disaster Prevention Day” with the public, the agency also plans to light up Sungnyemun with nighttime illumination for one day on Feb. 10. A Korea Heritage Service official said the agency will continue strengthening prevention and on-site response to climate-crisis disasters, including large wildfires. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-10 16:18:35
  • Robot patrols will begin at Changdeok Palace in Seoul
    Robot patrols will begin at Changdeok Palace in Seoul SEOUL, February 10 (AJP) - South Korea’s Korea Heritage Service will begin a month-long pilot program deploying an autonomous patrol robot at the historic Changdeok Palace in Seoul. The robot, named “Sunrabot,” will begin operations on Feb. 10, conducting nighttime patrols and supporting round-the-clock safety management, the agency said. The name references the sunragun, patrol guards of the Joseon Dynasty who monitored security in and around the royal capital. Equipped to detect fires and unusual sounds, the robot will relay emergency alerts in real time to the Changdeok Palace Management Office and other relevant authorities. Separately, the agency said it will carry out joint disaster-prevention inspections with local governments at around 40 national heritage sites ahead of the spring thaw. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2026-02-10 14:08:11
  • Seoul 2027 World Youth Day revamps official website with six-language support
    Seoul 2027 World Youth Day revamps official website with six-language support The organizing committee for Seoul 2027 World Youth Day said Monday it has fully revamped the event’s official website to support six official languages: Korean, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. The update focused on improving accessibility and readability so young people and other stakeholders worldwide can find information more easily and consistently. The committee said the expanded language support strengthens the event’s standing as a global gathering. The website also applies newly updated brand guidelines across its pages, reflecting standards for the logo, color system and typography to deliver a unified design and message on every screen. The committee said it has recently refined the “Seoul 2027 World Youth Day Brand Guide” and is using it as an internal standard across official promotional channels. The guide is shared internally with those directly involved in operations and promotion, including the committee, dioceses and volunteers, and is not released publicly. Instead, the committee said it selectively provides only necessary logo files through the official website to prevent indiscriminate use and maintain a consistent visual identity across promotional materials. Choi Sang Hun, a priest in the organizing committee’s communications department, said the website revamp and brand-guide update are “the starting point for change” to take promotion of Seoul 2027 World Youth Day to the next level. “Based on an enhanced brand identity, we will deliver a consistent message to young people around the world and further strengthen international communication,” he said. The official website will continue to update news, key schedules and materials, the committee said, serving as a channel for communication with young people worldwide.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-10 09:33:00
  • Béjart Ballet Lausanne Returns to Seoul After 25 Years; Kim Ki-min Joins ‘Bolero’
    Béjart Ballet Lausanne Returns to Seoul After 25 Years; Kim Ki-min Joins ‘Bolero’ Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL), a landmark company in contemporary ballet, will return to Seoul after 25 years. Founded by choreographer Maurice Béjart, BBL is known for an innovative, highly expressive style that has helped shape global dance. The company has continued to carry forward Béjart’s artistic legacy since his death in 2007 while maintaining top-level performance standards. The visit will be BBL’s first in South Korea in 15 years since a 2011 performance in Daejeon, and its first Seoul engagement since 2001. The program includes Béjart classics ‘Bolero’ and ‘The Firebird,’ along with Asia premieres of ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Bye Bye Baby Blackbird.’ A key highlight will be the participation of Kim Ki-min, a principal dancer with Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet and the first Asian to hold that rank at the company. He has won the Benois de la Danse award for best male dancer and will appear in two performances as the lead in Béjart’s ‘Bolero.’ The engagement will be Kim’s first domestic performance of the year and marks the first time a Korean dancer has taken the lead in ‘Bolero’ with BBL. “I’m grateful and excited to be on stage with Béjart Ballet Lausanne,” Kim said. “I will do my best to show the best performance to the audience who has been waiting.” The performances run April 23-26 at GS Arts Center in Seoul. Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 through NOL Ticket and GS Arts Center. 2026-02-10 09:27:00
  • National Museum of Korean Literature chief pushes to broaden public access to K-literature
    National Museum of Korean Literature chief pushes to broaden public access to K-literature "If a museum’s main work is collecting and researching materials, a literature museum is a place that should be shared with the public," Im Heon-young, director of the National Museum of Korean Literature, said. "I want to make it a space where everyone — not only writers — can enjoy literature." Im made the remarks on Feb. 9 at a news conference in Seoul’s Jongno district marking his first month in office, repeatedly stressing the goal of making literature more accessible to the public. Im took office in January as the museum’s third director. The National Museum of Korean Literature is scheduled to officially open in spring 2027, next to Jingwansa temple in Seoul’s Eunpyeong district, near where King Sejong is said to have set up a secret study room to create the Korean alphabet. Im said he has adopted the catchphrase, "Every citizen memorizes one poem," and argued that the concept of literature must broaden to help meet the Culture Ministry’s goal of building a 300 trillion won K-culture industry. He said literature can encompass history, philosophy and even parts of science, and pledged to create more opportunities for people to enjoy literature across politics, society and religion. As a first step, the museum will name an "Author of the Month" to highlight writers who left a major mark on Korean literary history and hold joint commemorative events with related organizations. The next month’s selection will be made around the 25th of each month. The museum also plans to develop a literary travel product, "Korean Literature Journey," with public agencies such as the Korea Tourism Organization, local governments and the travel industry. The program is intended to let readers experience literature by visiting writers’ birthplaces, places they worked and sites that served as settings for their works. It will be linked with literary festivals and regional tourism events nationwide. Im also said the museum is focusing on collecting original materials, with plans to gather works spanning 5,000 years of literary history from classical literature to modern and contemporary writing. The museum has built an archive of about 120,000 items. Its "Korean Literature Materials Management System" includes a chatbot and OCR tools that can convert visual materials into documents. The system will also link to author information to provide authoritative profiles. The museum plans to include Korean literature from all periods and in all formats, from handwritten manuscripts to typewritten pages. Designed from the start for shared use with literature museums nationwide, it is expected to be converted around 2030 into a "Korean Literature Heritage Portal" that anyone can use. "Our job is to spread literature widely to all citizens," Im said, adding that he would pursue popularization by applying what Minister Choi Hwi-young has called looking at things "15 degrees off-center." 2026-02-09 14:08:21