{
  "id": 10591681,
  "title": "Beyond the K-pop horizon: Journey into Korea's classical soul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/beyond-the-k-pop-horizon-journey-into-koreas-classical-soul-10591681",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260929/beyond-the-k-pop-horizon-journey-into-koreas-classical-soul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF), running from October 8-16, provides a unique opportunity to discover Korea's classical music scene. While many international visitors flock to the city for its neon-lit shopping districts, traditional Korean attire photo-ops at Gyeongbok Palace, and K-pop extravaganzas, the SIMF offers an equally compelling, introspective sonic landscape.\n\nAs a board member of the festival for the past two years, the author has come to appreciate the festival's immersive experience, featuring world-class Korean and global artists. The SIMF stands as Seoul's sole full-fledged classical music festival, setting it apart from other classical gatherings in the country. Classical music enthusiasts are likely aware of the world-class events taking place in Korea, but the SIMF offers a distinct perspective on the nation's rich musical heritage.",
  "summary": "To an international traveler today, a trip to Korea is as straightforward as it gets. Visit the neon-lit shopping districts in Seoungsu, photo-ops in traditional Korean clothing at Gyeongbok Palace and dive into the global juggernaut of K-pop. Yet, I would dare say that beneath the high-octane commercial shine of the capital’s pop cultural exports lies an equally extraordinary, and far more…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Beyond the K-pop horizon: Journey into Korea's classical soul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/beyond-the-k-pop-horizon-journey-into-koreas-classical-soul",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:32:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}