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A global literary celebration in the heart of the city, 'The Seoul International Book Fair' kicked off today at COEX for a five-day run.

This year's theme, "The Last Resort," invites visitors to reflect on the role of books as a source of comfort and resilience in an increasingly challenging world.

The fair brings together over 530 publishers and literary organizations from 17 countries, including Korea, Saudi Arabia, and France.

Overseas participants are showcasing their work in the international pavilion, while the domestic pavilion features a vibrant mix of book markets, exhibitions, and author talks.

This year's Guest of Honor is Taiwan, represented by more than 30 prominent writers and artists.

A new exhibition is offering a closer look at the layered and often unfamiliar world of Japanese culture.

Marking 60 years of diplomatic normalization between Korea and Japan, the National Museum of Korea is presenting a special exchange exhibition titled "Japanese Art from Four Perspectives."

The show brings together over 60 significant works, including rare pieces designated as Japan's national treasures.

Among the highlights is a golden six-panel folding screen adorned with phoenixes and peacocks and traditional silk garments embroidered with autumn flowers that depict the delicate beauty of a fleeting moment.

Some 40 works from the Tokyo National Museum's collection are on display in Korea for the first time.

Asia's largest celebration of global musicals, the 'Daegu International Musical Festival,' kicks off this Friday in the southern city.

Now in its 19th year, the festival features 29 productions scheduled for over 100 performances, including standout works from overseas alongside showcases by Korea's top-tier stars as well as emerging talents.

The opening show is the European musical hit "Tesla," a spectacular production portraying the life of Nikola Tesla, the pioneering electrical engineer and one of history's most influential inventors.

The festival will close with the Chinese mega-musical "Panda," an artistic meditation on the relationship between humans and nature, and a profound reflection on life itself.

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