{
  "id": 16838680,
  "title": "Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware exhibition draws 16,000 visitors overseas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/korean-mother-of-pearl-lacquerware-exhibition-draws-16-000-visitors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261028/korean-mother-of-pearl-lacquerware-exhibition-draws-16000-visitors-overseas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Seoul Museum of Craft Art's exhibition \"The Design Room of Najeon Masters\" has captivated audiences overseas, drawing over 16,000 visitors across the United States, Canada, and Japan during its two-year international tour. The exhibition, which showcased the intricate designs and techniques of Korea's mother-of-pearl lacquerware, known as najeonchilgi, featured works by six modern and contemporary masters. In North America, the exhibition attracted 7,556 visitors, while in Japan, it welcomed 8,427 visitors. Visitor satisfaction surveys revealed that more than 90 percent of attendees found the experience enlightening, highlighting the enduring appeal of this traditional craft shaped by generations of Korean artisans.",
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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."
}