{
  "id": 11107260,
  "title": "Fall stages set for 1,700 performances nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fall-stages-set-for-1-700-performances-nationwide",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20261001/fall-stages-set-for-1700-performances-nationwide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea has launched a nationwide invitation for its fall performance season, with over 1,700 shows set to take place through November 30. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Arts Management Service, introduced the 2026 Korea Is Performing campaign on Thursday. This initiative unites major festivals, markets, and regional performances across the country.\n\nNotable events joining the campaign include the Seoul International Performing Arts Festival, running from Thursday until October 25 at venues such as the National Theater of Korea, Daehangno Theater QUAD, and Arko-Daehangno Arts Theater. The festival will showcase 20 international and domestic works encompassing theater, dance, music, and multidisciplinary arts.\n\nAdditionally, the Seoul Performing Arts Market will host nine performances, presentations, and demonstrations from October 13-16. This event will feature exhibitions and one-on-one business meetings, providing a platform for artists and industry professionals to connect.",
  "summary": "Korea is turning its fall performance season into a nationwide invitation, with more than 1,700 shows set to be promoted together through Nov. 30 under a campaign designed to bring audiences to stages across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Arts Management Service launched the 2026 Korea Is Performing campaign Thursday, bringing together major festivals, markets…",
  "key_points": [
    "1,700 performances scheduled across Korea until November 30",
    "Seoul International Performing Arts Festival runs until October 25",
    "Seoul Performing Arts Market hosts nine events October 13-16"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The 2026 Korea Is Performing campaign solidifies Korea's commitment to promoting performing arts nationwide, uniting festivals and regional performances under a single initiative to boost cultural engagement.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Fall stages set for 1,700 performances nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fall-stages-set-for-1-700-performances-nationwide-11110803",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:52:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}