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'Hangeul Seoye,' or Korean calligraphy, has been designated as a National Intangible Heritage.

Hangeul Seoye encompasses not only the act of writing Hangeul using traditional brushes and ink but also the rich traditional knowledge embedded within it.

The art of Seoye has served as a vital medium for recording the lives of Koreans throughout history.

The National Heritage Service highlighted its value for its distinctive brush techniques and refined aesthetic.

It added that Seoye extends into various other artistic fields, contributing to cultural diversity and creativity.

Around 206,000 visitors are expected to visit Korea's southern resort island of Jeju during the six-day Lunar New Year holiday.

Visitors will enter Jeju via roughly 1,200 domestic flights and 124 international flights, as well as on six cruise ships.

The number of Jeju-bound travelers marks a nearly 10% drop compared to last year's figure.

The Jeju Tourism Association attributed the decline to the extended holiday, which led many travelers to opt for overseas trips instead of domestic destinations.

Korea's celebrated Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, which kicked off on January 11, is set to surpass one million visitors this week.

As of Wednesday, about 943,500 people have enjoyed the winter festivities, including more than 51,000 international tourists.

Travelers from around the world—spanning the Arab region to Southeast Asia—have embraced Korea's unique winter traditions, such as ice fishing, highlighting the festival's global appeal.

The festival will run through February 2.

That's all from me. Wishing our viewers in Korea a wonderful and safe holiday, and to those watching from around the world, have a fantastic weekend!