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Korean Treasures 2026 Exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: Sold-Out Merchandise and Viral Photo Spots
Discover why the Korean Treasures exhibition at the Smithsonian has become a cultural phenomenon, with sold-out moon jar merchandise, viral photo spots, and over 200 masterpieces from the historic Lee Kun-Hee Collection on display through February 2026.
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5 Genre of Korean Folk Painting ‘Minhwa’ – The Hidden Symbolism
Korean Folk Painting : Discover the rich symbolism in Korean Minhwa folk art - from tigers warding off evil to peaches granting longevity. Explore chaekgado, hwajodo & more.
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Trump’s Golden Crown: The 1,500-Year-Old Korean Treasure You’ve Seen in K-Dramas
When President Donald Trump received a gleaming golden crown from South Korea in October 2025, the internet went wild. But for K-drama fans around the world, this wasn’t their first encounter with this magnificent artifact. The crown Trump received was a replica of the ancient Silla Kingdom’s gold crown, the same royal treasure that has graced Korean screens in hit historical dramas for years. The Crown That Broke the Internet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with a large golden crown replica during their meeting at the Gyeongju National Museum on Wednesday, where the president was also awarded the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea’s highest honor. The…
