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Korean ballerino Jeon Min-chul has claimed the top prize at the 20-25 Youth America Grand Prix, which concluded on Sunday.

The competition's highest honor, the Grand Prix, is awarded to the dancer who demonstrates outstanding artistry and technical excellence across all age groups and categories.

Jeon became the fifth Korean dancer to clinch the prestigious title.

Currently majoring in dance at Korea National University of Arts, Jeon is poised to take the next step in his career by joining the Mariinsky Ballet in Russia.

The 'Chunhyang Festival,' Korea's oldest traditional festival honoring the iconic love story of Chunhyang from the Joseon Dynasty, will kick off Wednesday in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do Province.

Now in its 95th year, this year's festival will be held under the theme "The Sound of Chunhyang Opens the World," presenting over 100 performances and hands-on programs.

A wide array of events are in store blending traditional and contemporary, and Eastern and Western sounds in creative harmony.

Adding an international flair, folk performance teams from diverse countries will take part in a special "Global Stage" program.

Visitors can also enjoy a variety of immersive experiences, such as essay and drawing competitions, along with plentiful offerings of delicious and affordable local cuisine.

The festival continues through May 6.

The 4th Jeonju International Picture Book Fair will take place from May 29 to June 1 at the Factory of Contemporary Arts in Palbok and Jeonju Wansan Library.

Under the tagline "Picture Books, A Magical Space," the festival will showcase original illustrations by domestic and international authors, and offer a rich array of programs, including picture book conferences, lectures, and a book market.

Among the highlights are a lecture by Swedish author and illustrator Sara Lundberg on May 31 and a "Dance Drawing" workshop with Belgian author Kitty Crowther on June 1.

For more information, visit the festival's official website at jipf.jeonju.go.kr.

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