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National Folk Museum of Korea to Launch Global Culture Hall in Major Overhaul

National Folk Museum of Korea to Launch Global Culture Hall in Major Overhaul

SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Folk Museum of Korea is set to undergo a significant transformation as it prepares to introduce a new exhibition space dedicated to global folk cultures and traditions. The museum unveiled its plans on Tuesday during a “News Brunch with the Director” event, outlining a roadmap to reposition [...]

National Folk Museum Exhibit Showcases the Evolution of K-Culture

National Folk Museum Exhibit Showcases the Evolution of K-Culture

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In the early 20th century, American traveler and photographer Burton Holmes (1870-1958) visited Korea, later describing it as an “interesting place.” His travelogue vividly depicted the daily life of Koreans at that time, from porters weaving through crowded streets to people riding trams. Today, the National Folk Museum of Korea [...]