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  "id": 15565338,
  "title": "Hanbok Culture Week kicks off with events at over 410 venues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/hanbok-culture-week-kicks-off-with-events-at-over-410-venues-15565338",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261019/hanbok-culture-week-kicks-off-with-events-at-over-410-venues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ninth annual Hanbok Culture Week kicked off this Monday, with events unfolding in more than 410 locations across the globe. This week-long celebration, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in partnership with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation, seeks to showcase the enduring beauty of Korea's traditional attire, the hanbok.\n\nFrom the royal stone courtyards of Gyeongbok Palace to cultural centers in Canada, Japan, and Denmark, hanbok is taking center stage. The festivities span from October 1st to the 25th and integrate the ancient heritage with contemporary design, offering interactive exhibits, runway displays, and public workshops.\n\nThe week's centerpiece, Hanbok Day, falls on Wednesday. This event will be held at the National Museum of Korea’s Open Plaza in Seoul, where a commendation award ceremony for individuals making significant contributions to hanbok culture will be presided over by a government minister. The evening will culminate in the Hanbok Embracing Light fashion show, a runway presentation inspired by the intricate art of mother-of-pearl craftsmanship.",
  "summary": "From the royal stone courtyards of Gyeongbok Palace to international cultural centers in Canada, Japan and Denmark, the timeless elegance of \"hanbok\" — Korea’s traditional attire — is stepping into the spotlight. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation, launched the ninth annual Hanbok Culture Week, Monday. Running through Oct. 25,…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hanbok Culture Week kicks off with events at over 410 venues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/hanbok-culture-week-kicks-off-with-events-at-over-410-venues",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:12:03.000Z"
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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."
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