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Poems by Korea's revered resistance poet Yun Dong-ju echoed through the chapel of Rikkyo University in Tokyo on Sunday, commemorating the 80th anniversary of his passing.

Rikkyo University, the first institution Yun attended in Japan, hosted the event.

Hideki Nakagawa, a chaplain at the university, highlighted Yun's legacy, noting that he penned numerous iconic poems amid Japanese colonial rule and remains an irreplaceable figure for the Korean people.

Rikkyo University plans to erect a monument dedicated to Yun this year.

Yun was arrested by Japanese authorities for his involvement in a student group discussing Korea's independence and died in prison in 1945, just six months before Korea's liberation from Japan.

Miryang City in Gyeongsangnam-do Province has been named the "2024 Cultural City of the Year."

The culture ministry recognized Miryang for presenting a model for sustainable cultural city development, placing the city on top among Korea's 24 designated cultural cities.

Miryang initiated various cultural projects last year that generated an estimated 9.7 billion won, or around 6.8 million U.S. dollars in economic benefits.

It has transformed old spaces into cultural hubs and significantly expanded support for local artists and young creators, laying the foundation for a sustainable cultural city. This year, Miryang plans to further strengthen its cultural city governance and focus on boosting the local economy through cultural initiatives.

Injeongjeon Hall, the historic structure of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Changdeokgung Palace, will open its doors next month.

The Korea Heritage Service will host a special tour program throughout March allowing visitors to explore the interior of Injeongjeon every Wednesday through Sunday. Designated as a National Treasure in 1985, Injeongjeon is the central building of Changdeokgung.

Its name, meaning "Hall of Benevolent Rule," reflects its historical role as the site for significant state ceremonies, including royal coronations, weddings, and receptions for foreign envoys.

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