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ArtsㅡCulture Over 130 masters and srtists gather at one place, ‘2026 Invitational Exhibition: Korea Masters Association’ to be Held on October 20-24
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | An estimated 130 masters and artists who have contributed to the advancement of art in Korea and elevated the value of Korean culture will gather in Insa-dong, Seoul, to showcase the elegance and creative spirit of the Korean art. The ‘2026 Invitational Exhibition: Korean Masters Association,’ co-hosted by the Korea Masters Association (Foundation) and the Diplomacy Journal, will take place for over five days from October 20 to 24 across the entire third-floor gallery of the Ara Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition, themed ‘The Elegance of Artists who Shed Li
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-10 12:00
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ArtsㅡCulture Bridging social discourse and artistic practice: Public art project, “Third Paradise Seoul 2026," to be launched
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Third Paradise Seoul 2026" to be launched The public art project, "Third Paradise Seoul 2026", which aims to transform social discourse into artistic practice and explore possibilities for peace and a sustainable future through art, will be held on October 15 at the Seoul Arts & Culture Education Center in Yongsan-gu Ward in Seoul. Jointly organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul (led by Director Davide Scalmani), the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (led by CEO Song Hyun-jong), and the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation (Director Paolo Naldini),
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-08 11:24
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ArtsㅡCulture Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Singer Jang Hye-jin, who has long been connected with the general public through her uniquely emotive voice, is now meeting audiences as a visual artist. Gallery Sejul and Gallery Pines are co-hosting Jang Hye-jin’s solo exhibition, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity," at Gallery Sejul in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, from October 17th to November 26th. A VIP preview for invited guests will be held on October 16. The exhibition is co-curated by Eom Seon-mi, director of Gallery Pines, and Lee Jun-sang, director of Gallery Sejul. In this exhibition, Jang Hye-jin exp
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-07 10:34
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ArtsㅡCulture A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Even when power shifts, the responsibility toward the people's livelihood must remain constant The idiom "Sangjeon Byeokhae" (literally "Mulberry fields turning into the blue sea") refers to a state of transformation so profound that the world becomes unrecognizable. This phrase resonates deeply when we look at our society today. The world, the times, and the face of politics are constantly changing. In a democratic society, it is natural for administrations, personnel, policies, and systems to change. However, amidst all these changes, there is one thing that must nev
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-06 23:08
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ArtsㅡCulture Jongno Residents, Vocalists and Orchestra Share the Stage for the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
UNJournal Jon Lee | Local residents, professional vocalists and an orchestra will come together on stage to fill a deepening autumn night with music, as the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October" returns to audiences on 19 October after a hiatus since its 11th edition in 2022. The concert, themed "Melodies that Move the Heart," will take place at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Seoul Art Center Doam. It is hosted by the Pyeongchang-dong ARTE CORO Choir and organized by the NEW MUSIC COMPANY Opera Troupe, featuring a programme in which a choir composed of local residents performs alongside profe
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-10-06 13:45
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ArtsㅡCulture Solo Exhibition of Artist Byung-Ho Lee Artist Byung-Ho Lee’s 8th Solo Exhibition ‘Metaverse’: Questioning Humanity in the Age of AI
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Western-style Artist Lee Byung-ho is holding his eighth solo exhibition, re-examining the meaning of human existence and art in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology dominate the daily life of the people. Artist Lee will host his 8th solo exhibition, entitled 'Metaverse,' at the Daham Project in Nam-gu, Ulsan, on October 12 to 26. The exhibition explores-through the artist’s unique visual language-what humanity gains and loses within the order of modern civilization, a world constructed by technology and data. A question posed to seemingly
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-10-05 09:05
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ArtsㅡCulture Biography of Bishop Bruguière, First Vicar Apostolic of Joseon, Published After 18 Years in the Making
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — A biography chronicling the life of Bishop Barthélemy Bruguière (1792–1835), the first bishop of the Korean Catholic Church and the first Vicar Apostolic of Joseon, was formally released on September 20, eighteen years after work on the book began. The Martyrs' Commemoration Committee of the Archdiocese of Seoul marked the occasion with a "Mass Closing the Month of Martyrs" at the Seosomun History Museum in Jung-gu, Seoul, followed by a publication ceremony for "Biography of Bishop Bruguière, First Vicar Apostolic of Joseon," a 639-page volume published by the
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-02 15:26
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ArtsㅡCulture Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition Opens in Insadong, Marking 34 Years of Diplomatic Relations and Presidential State Visit
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL, September 15 — An international cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the state visit of Uzbekistan's President and the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Uzbekistan opened grandly at the Ara Art Center in Insadong, Seoul on September 15, drawing approximately 100 attendees from the cultural and artistic communities of both nations. Running through September 18 and open to the public free of charge, the "Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition" was organised as a platform for cultural diplomacy, aiming to deepen friendshi
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-16 16:54
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ArtsㅡCulture Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa) recommends, Before coveting other positions, do your best for the one you currently have
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | There is a famous Korean saying, Nae Koga Seok Ja, which literally translates, “My own nose is three feet long.” It is used to mean that one is so preoccupied with one's own urgent situation that one has no time to look after the circumstances of the others." However, looking at today’s politics and public service, we need to reflect on this saying a little differently. It is not uncommon to see a single person holding multiple titles and having their name listed in various institutions and organizations. Of course, holding multiple posts cannot be considered wrong in
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:12
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ArtsㅡCulture The World Peace Art Exhibition donates 58 K-Folk Paintings and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee continued its cultural and artistic sharing initiatives for correctional facilities (prison) by donating 58 works of K-Folk Painting and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison. The Wonju Prison authorities announced that they held a donation ceremony attended by Warden Kim Seong-yeol, Lee Jon-young, Chairman of the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, Secretary General Kim Tae-yeon, and Kang Seok-won, Representative of KS Gallery. This event is the 9th art donation project for correctional facilities, led by the World Pe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-03 10:59
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ArtsㅡCulture Chapter 33, Damhwa Seonchang (The Zen Window of Damhwa) “A true hero embraces people.”
UNJournal Jon Lee | This text is not taken from ancient scriptures or old literature. It is a Dharma discourse left by Damhwa, who transcribed the thoughts that arose in his heart, character by character, one day while continuing his 100-day prayer at Palgongsan Mountain amidst quiet ascetic practice. During the time he spent in deep mountain reflection and prayer, what arose in his mind was not personal success or advancement. It was a world where people cherish one another, where the wealthy bestow virtue, and where all people of different backgrounds harmonize to find peace together. The ph
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-08-18 10:43
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ArtsㅡCulture Artist Jeon Byung-Hee to hold 20th solo exhibition "Drawing with the Heart"
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Artist Jeon Byung-Hee, winner of the Grand Prize and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the World Peace Art Exhibition, is holding her twentieth solo exhibition entitled, "Drawing with Heart." The exhibition will be held from August 21 to September 13, 2026, at the gallery located within Dream Church at 131 Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, with the opening ceremony taking place on August 22 at 1:00 PM. Artist Jeon Byung-hee is a mid-career artist who has established her own unique sculptural language over a long period of time. The artist ha
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-13 14:12
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ArtsㅡCulture Zen Window of Damhwa “One page today illuminates the path of tomorrow.”
UNJournal Jon Lee | There is a saying that as the autumn night deepens, it is good to be close to a book under a lamp. This is the concept of 'Deunghwa Gachin' (燈火可親), which meansm "Fraternity grows near candle light. To the people of age, a lamp was not merely a light to dispel darkness. It was a light of hope that illuminated the path of learning, allowed for self-reflection, and enabled preparation for the future. What is a lamp to us today? For a student preparing for an exam, it could be a single book spread out late into the night; for parents, it could be the heart that patiently waits
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-08-13 13:40
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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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