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  "id": 18236753,
  "title": "Korea Square draws 26,000 visitors in Hong Kong with 2-day cultural festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/korea-square-draws-26-000-visitors-in-hong-kong-with-2-day-cultural-18236753",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T03:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261105/korea-square-draws-26000-visitors-in-hong-kong-with-2-day-cultural-festival"
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  "summary": "Korea Square 2026, a two-day cultural festival celebrating Korean heritage, attracted approximately 26,000 visitors in Hong Kong, marking a significant increase from last year's attendance of around 9,000. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong, the event took place over the weekend at PMQ's Courtyard & Marketplace and QUBE performance venue, transforming the central cultural complex into a hub for Korean food, beauty, music, entertainment, and design. The festival, now in its sixth year, saw participation from over 50 Korean companies, Hong Kong-based brands, creators, and public institutions, including Samsung, LG, Com2uS, and various government agencies. The surge in visitors reflects the growing local interest in Korean culture, signaling a positive trend in cross-cultural exchange and appreciation.",
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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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