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The 'Seoul Light DDP festival,' which transforms the exterior of Dongdaemun Design Plaza into a massive media art display, has claimed top honors at three of the world's most prestigious design awards.

This year, it clinched the main award title at Germany's iF Design Award for "Poetry of Time," a media art reinterpretation of an original work by Kim Whanki, a pioneer of Korean abstract art.

In 2023, Seoul Light DDP received the Red Dot Design Award main prize and a bronze prize at the IDEA Design Award.

Since 2019, the festival has transformed DDP's façade into a giant canvas, showcasing works by renowned media artists such as Refik Anadol and Quayola.

The National Maritime Museum of Korea in Busan has unveiled its newly renovated Children's Museum.

The revamped space debuts with "A Journey Through the Sea on a Time Machine" as its first permanent exhibition.

It also features the Island Village Playground, an interactive play area designed to support early childhood development through sensory experiences and hands-on activities.

Marking its 10th anniversary in 2022, the museum embarked on a comprehensive renovation, introducing extensive upgrades, new exhibits, and immersive experiences to enhance visitor engagement.

The '2025 Gaya Culture Festival,' a signature event in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, will take place in April.

Under the theme "Gaya, a 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Capital," the four-day festival will kick off with an opening ceremony on April 10 at 7 PM on the main stage at Surungwon.

This year, the festival will enhance programs related to the Daeseong-dong Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and expand the Gaya Fantasia program, which received a positive response last year.

The King Suro Parade will also be a key highlight.

Major events, including kite flying and a media façade display, will be concentrated around the tomb cluster.

Gimhae City hopes the festival will unite communities and further fuel the city's future development.

That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.