ArtsㅡCulture
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ArtsㅡCulture Connecting the World Through Art, “The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition stands tall as an international cultural and arts festival”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition, a representative international cultural and arts event of Korea, was successfully held on July 29 at the Korea Art Museum in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This event was organized by the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee and Diplomatic Journal, co-hosted by the World Peace Art Exhibition Steering Committee and the Damhwa Cultural Foundation, and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggi Province, the Federation of Korean Arts and Culture Organizations (KFACO),
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-30 11:45
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ArtsㅡCulture Gabala International Festival of Music & Art 2026 to Open in Azerbaijan, Welcoming Artists from Around the World
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Gabala International Festival of Music & Art 2026 is set to open in the historic city of Gabala, Republic of Azerbaijan, from July 29 to August 3, bringing together hundreds of artists from numerous countries for one of the region's most celebrated annual cultural events. Now a firmly established fixture in the South Caucasus cultural calendar, the festival has built a reputation as a meeting point for artists, collectors, cultural patrons, and dignitaries united by a shared passion for music and the visual arts. Each year, the event draws thousands of visitors
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-27 12:25
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ArtsㅡCulture World Championship of Ahalteke Horses to Make Historic European Debut in the Netherlands This September
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The world's finest Ahalteke horses will gather on a single international stage for the first time in history when the inaugural World Championship of Ahalteke Horses in Equestrian Sports and Beauty opens at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, from September 4 to 6, 2026. Entry to the event is free of charge. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea has formally announced the championship to the international community, describing it as a landmark occasion that brings together elite equestrian competition and an immersive celebra
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-24 13:37
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ArtsㅡCulture General Paik Sun-yup Documentary “Act of Victory" Screened at U.S. Military Base in Korea
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | July 22, 2026 — A special screening of "Act of Victory", a documentary film about General Paik Sun-yup, was held for U.S. service members at a U.S. military Base in Korea. Originally released in cinemas across South Korea last summer, the film is the result of Director Kwon Soon-do’s 22-year production effort. The documentary is widely recognized among military professionals and historians for preserving rare footage and firsthand battlefield accounts personally narrated by General Paik Sun-yup. The screening was attended by Brig. Gen. Jin H. Pak, a Korean American gen
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-24 11:28
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ArtsㅡCulture "Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | 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 success
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-12 20:31
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ArtsㅡCulture Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | 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 1 milli
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-08 11:48
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ArtsㅡCulture "Pine Tree and Crane under the Moonlight," reborn as K-Folk Painting
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Although the moon always hangs in the same spot, the hearts of those gazing upon it are always different. Ancient painters depicted the moon not merely as a natural element, but as a mirror in the sky reflecting eternity, hope, and human aspirations. Among these, "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight" is one of the representative auspicious folk paintings that most beautifully captures the Korean spirit and worldview. This work is a K-Folk Painting entitled "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight," which reinterprets the spirit of traditional folk painting with con
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:23
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ArtsㅡCulture CEO Cho Nang-kyung officially launches K-Hanbok culture brand 'Goeun Jarak'
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | 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 artists, busin
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-26 16:14
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ArtsㅡCulture Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, holder of the title of the Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | 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, the re
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-26 13:01
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ArtsㅡCulture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition begins accepting art works
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | 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, this yea
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-22 11:00
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ArtsㅡCulture Mme. Kim Tae-yeon Appointed Secretary General of World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee
UNJournal Kayla 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 stated, "T
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-06-19 11:22
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ArtsㅡCulture The Direction of Future Art as indicated by Artist Ryu Jae-Chun’s work, 'Under the Moon'
UNJournal 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 merely a ce
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-16 11:26
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ArtsㅡCulture K-Folk Painting is now our name. The news media and the patentors hail the K-Folk painting.
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | That name is K-Folk Painting. Just as the popular K-Pop, K-Drama and the K-Food have become the global language today. Minhwa, which captures the beauty of traditional Korean painting, now needs a new name for the world. This writer has long asserted that Minhwa should not be merely a painting of the past, but a cultural content that represents the Republic of Korea. For this reason, I have consistently used the term, the K-Folk Painting, in news media articles, and furthermore, I have even pursued trademark registration under the name "The Beauty of Korea, K-Folk Pain
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-11 12:12
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ArtsㅡCulture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
UNJournal 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 by Chai
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-13 14:33
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ArtsㅡCulture Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On February 25 at 2:30 p.m., the 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition officially kicked off in Insadong with an awards ceremony and Hanbok fashion show. "A place where tradition and modernity, recorded history and personal memories meet," is how Chairman of the Organizing Committee Lee Jon-young described the exhibition. Lee is also publisher of Diplomacy Journal. This description is particularly fitting for the works of calligrapher and painter Yoo Hyeon Byeong. Three distinct series by Yoo are presented in this exhibition. His ho (號)—artistic sobriquet—"Bamgugyeon
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-28 10:03
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