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Korean poet Kim Hye-soon has been named the winner of the 2025 International Literature Award, becoming the first Asian to receive the prestigious honor presented by Germany's House of World Cultures.

The jury unanimously selected Kim for the German translation of her poetry collection "Autobiography of Death."

The jury described her poetic diction as "a miracle that opens a path to hear the echoes formed on the threshold of the afterlife."

Kim previously became the first Korean poet to win Canada's renowned Griffin Poetry Prize in 2019 and later received Sweden's Cicada Prize, earning widespread global acclaim.

The National Museum of Korea has launched a special exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan.

The exhibition showcases key independence movement artifacts, along with original prison record cards featuring photos of prominent activists who were closely monitored by the Japanese Empire.

They're being unveiled to the public for the first time.

A short AI-generated video is also on display, bringing to life the bright smiles of independence activists who sacrificed their lives before witnessing Korea's liberation.

The Korea Character Licensing Fair 2025, the country's largest character industry event, has officially opened at Seoul's COEX.

The fair showcases a wide range of intellectual property content across characters, animation, and entertainment, providing visitors with a comprehensive view of the industry.

Attendees can also explore the entire industry ecosystem, from character development to manufacturing and licensing.

Now in its ninth year, the event is recognized as Asia's largest content IP business platform.

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