{
  "id": 17929547,
  "title": "Seoul Craft Museum opens hands-on 'Secrets of Wood' children's exhibition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/seoul-craft-museum-opens-hands-on-secrets-of-wood-childrens-exhibition-17929547",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261103/seoul-craft-museum-opens-hands-on-secrets-of-wood-childrens-exhibition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new interactive exhibition titled \"Secrets of Wood\" has opened at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, offering children a hands-on exploration of the world of wood. The exhibition, which runs through September 19, 2027, is the brainchild of woodworking artist Somokjang Semi and is set to run at the Children's Museum on the third floor of its Education Building.\n\nDivided into three sections, \"Secrets of Wood\" aims to introduce children to the physical properties and creative possibilities of wood through seven interactive installations. The first section invites young visitors to engage their senses, exploring the colors, patterns, textures, and scents of various types of wood. This area includes an acupressure bench and a rotating maze inspired by the underground tree roots.\n\nThe second section of the exhibition focuses on construction and design, allowing children to assemble wooden pieces into traditional Korean structures. By manipulating the materials, youngsters can gain a deeper understanding of how wood can be used in building and design.\n\nFinally, the third section of \"Secrets of Wood\" encourages children to discover the limitless possibilities that wood offers. Through creative play and experimentation, visitors will be inspired to see the potential of wood as a versatile and imaginative material.\n\nThe interactive nature of the exhibition provides an engaging learning experience, blending fun and education to create a memorable journey through the world of wood for children.",
  "summary": "Wood becomes more than something to build with at a new exhibition in Seoul, where children can follow its grain, explore its textures and scents, assemble wooden letters and turn traditional woodworking techniques into games. The Seoul Museum of Craft Art opened \"Secrets of Wood,\" an interactive exhibition developed in collaboration with woodworking artist Somokjang Semi, on Tuesday at the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/at-home-in-space-opens-caps-air-and-space-museum-renovation",
        "published": "2026-11-02T23:30:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}