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The first official ceremony marking King Sejong's Birth Anniversary will be held in Seoul today.

May 15th was newly designated as a national commemorative day last year to honor the birth and legacy of King Sejong, the creator of the Korean alphabet and one of Korea's most respected leaders of all time.

The culture ministry will host the event at 6 PM tonight in front of the Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

The ceremony will feature a range of programs, including royal court dances and award presentations related to Hangeul, celebrating the monarch's compassion for common people and pursuit of practical governance.

Seoul has been named the "Best Leisure Destination in Asia."

That's according to the 'Leisure Lifestyle Awards,' an annual ranking by prominent U.S. travel magazine Global Traveler.

Taipei ranked second, followed by Tokyo, Phuket, and Singapore.

Seoul regained the top position this year, after previously clinching the title in 2023.

The Seoul Tourism Organization said the award reflects the city's growing appeal in areas such as K-culture, K-cuisine, shopping, and a wide range of festivals.

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is hosting a permanent exhibition at its Seoul and Gwacheon branches, showcasing highlights from its collection of over 11,800 works.

Among the featured art works are some 50 pieces from the collection of the late Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee, donated in 2021.

At the Gwacheon branch, the exhibition traces 100 years of Korea's modern art history.

The Seoul branch presents works by 83 artists from the 1960s through the 2010s, organized into thematic categories such as abstraction, experimentation, and conceptual art.

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