{
  "id": 16709968,
  "title": "Korea consolidates traditional arts agencies to amplify cultural reach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/korea-consolidates-traditional-arts-agencies-to-amplify-cultural-reach-16709968",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T05:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20261027/korea-consolidates-traditional-arts-agencies-to-amplify-cultural-reach"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea announced plans to merge two agencies dedicated to promoting traditional arts. The Gugak Broadcasting Foundation, which operates the radio station Gugak FM, and the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation will be consolidated. This move aims to strengthen support for gugak, or traditional Korean music, as well as other traditional performing arts. Both organizations have worked to make traditional arts more accessible to the public through various means, including broadcasting and professional training. The government's reform plan, announced on September 3, calls for merging or reorganizing agencies with overlapping roles. By combining the two entities, the ministry hopes to improve policy efficiency and provide comprehensive support for the promotion and spread of traditional Korean arts. The ministry anticipates that this consolidation will lead to more effective policies and greater opportunities for the public to engage with and appreciate Korea's rich cultural heritage.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Tuesday it will merge the Gugak Broadcasting Foundation and the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation to build a stronger base for promoting \"gugak,\" or traditional Korean music, and other traditional arts. The move is part of a government plan announced Sept. 3 to reform the functions of public institutions, under which bodies with…",
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}