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Today marks Korea's first-ever "Gugak Day," or Korean Traditional Music Day, designated under the Gugak Promotion Act, which was passed last year.

A national ceremony will take place at Heungnyemun Square in Seoul, where the Culture Ministry will unveil a symbolic image to commemorate the inaugural day, and also honor those who have contributed to the promotion of gugak.

This month will feature nationwide events to further promote public appreciation of traditional Korean music.

Also in celebration of gugak, a nationwide campaign will be launched tomorrow for the upcoming 2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo.

The campaign will feature various gugak performances, hands-on experiences, and media façade shows.

The expo is set to be held from September to October in Yeongdong County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province.

A global celebration of AI-generated cinema is set to unfold in Jeju this week.

Hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and organized by the Jeju Contents Agency, the 2025 Jeju AI Global Film Festival will kick off this Sunday, launching a three-day AI film extravaganza.

This year's competition drew over 1,200 entries from 95 countries, with 18 films selected as finalists.

The Grand Prize was awarded to "Evolution" by French director Eliott Hourlier, which follows the journey of a gorilla surviving in a world of ecological collapse.

Beyond screenings, the festival will also host forums, corporate lectures, and panel discussions, exploring the intersection of AI technology and the arts.

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 28th Boryeong Mud Festival, set for July 25 to August 10.

Tickets are offered at a 20% discount, with adult prices for the general admission zone set at 8,000 won on weekdays and 11,200 won on weekends.

Tickets can be purchased online through the Boryeong Festival & Tourism Foundation's official website at www.mudfestival.or.kr.

Don't miss your chance to join one of Korea's most popular summer festivals at a discounted rate!

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