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Korea's Park Youn-jae has made history by winning the top prize at the 2025 Prix de Lausanne, becoming the first South Korean ballerino to claim the title in the prestigious competition.

The 16-year-old secured the victory at the Beaulieu Theatre in Switzerland on Saturday, local time.

Widely regarded as one of the most esteemed ballet competitions in the world, the Prix de Lausanne is open to dancers aged 15 to 18.

Celebrated ballerina Kang Sue-jin was the first Korean to clinch a top spot at the competition in 1985.

Seoul is expanding its traditional jang classes to celebrate the listing of Korea's jang-making culture on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

The Seoul Agricultural Technology Center will open additional jang-making classes to include 'gochujang,' or red pepper paste, 'cheonggukjang,' or fermented soybean paste, and others to its existing courses.

Open to Seoul residents, the program consists of seven sessions featuring hands-on demonstrations by master jang makers.

Registration opens tomorrow via the Seoul Public Service Reservation website.

The Jeonju International Film Festival Organizing Committee is recruiting volunteers to support festival operations.

A total of 400 volunteers will be hired across 24 categories, including Korean film, international film and public relations.

Adults aged 18 and older residing in Korea are eligible to apply through March 5.

Foreign nationals proficient in Korean can apply under the "General Recruitment" category.

The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival will take place from April 30 to May 9.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more cultural updates and insightful discussions ahead!