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Renowned Korean author Han Kang is set to release her first new book since receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature last year. Titled "Light and Thread," the book is a collection of essays featuring Han's previously unreleased works, including poems, diary entries, and the speech she delivered at the Nobel ceremony. Much attention is being drawn to her pieces that had never been made public before. It will be available in bookstores starting April 24.

The 'Jongmyo Daeje,' a royal ancestral ritual held each spring at Jongmyo Shrine, will be held on May 4 this year. It will be unveiled to the public for the first time in six years. Jongmyo Daeje is held annually on the first Sunday of May to honor the spirits of past kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty enshrined at Jongmyo, the royal ancestral shrine. The National Heritage Service has designated April 24 to May 4 as "Jongmyo Week," during which a variety of cultural and experiential programs will be offered to the public.

The Heojun Museum, dedicated to the legacy of Joseon's most revered physician Heo Jun, is marking its 20th anniversary with a special exhibition. The exhibit highlights the stories of doctors and court physicians of the Joseon Dynasty who embodied the Confucian virtue of "in," or benevolence, through the practice of medicine. Around 100 artifacts are on display, showcasing how these scholar-physicians devoted themselves to healing the people. Located in Seoul's Gangseo-gu District, the Heojun Museum was established in 2005 to honor Heo Jun's contributions to medicine and his spirit of compassion, as well as to promote the global recognition of traditional Korean medicine.

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