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President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the Korean original musical "Maybe Happy Ending" on winning Best Musical, the top honor at the Tony Awards, vowing stronger support for the arts and culture sector.

Calling the historic win the result of the long-standing dedication, passion, and creative challenges of Korean artists, President Lee pledged to help artists pursue their dreams on the global stage.

Culture Minister Yu In-chon also sent a congratulatory message, calling it an "achievement that captures universal human emotions while highlighting the artistic excellence of Korean musicals."

"Maybe Happy Ending" became the most awarded production at this year's Tony Awards, sweeping six categories, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Direction, and Best Original Score.

An exhibition spotlighting the lesser-known artistry of the early Joseon period is now on view at the National Museum of Korea.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the museum's relocation to Yongsan, a special exhibition titled "Art of Early Joseon: Masterpieces from the 15th and 16th Century" opened today.

The show brings together over 690 representative works, including 16 National Treasures, from the first two centuries of the Joseon dynasty, spanning from ceramics, calligraphy, and painting, to Buddhist art.

The exhibition also features 40 artifacts from five countries, including the United States and Germany, with half of them being shown to the Korean public for the first time.

The exhibition runs through the end of August and is free of charge until this Sunday.

Daejeon City has rolled out a new extended-stay tourism campaign ahead of the summer vacation season.

It launched five themed travel packages this month, featuring a range of discounts and immersive tour experiences.

The campaign offers discounts on accommodation throughout the city, along with half-price tickets to popular attractions such as O-World and the Daejeon Expo Aquarium.

Visitors can also enjoy activities like hot air balloon rides and nighttime water boat tours, while sampling the city's distinctive local cuisine.

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