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President Lee Jae-myung has labeled K-culture a new driving force for national strength, and called for greater efforts to position Korea as a cultural powerhouse.

He made the remarks during Monday's Cabinet meeting, where he noted that the success of "KPop Demon Hunters" has led to an increase in visitors to the National Museum of Korea and how merchandise related to the movie is frequently sold out.

President Lee urged ministries to devise comprehensive measures to support K-culture's global expansion, including infrastructure development.

President Lee is scheduled to appear on Arirang TV's special program at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss K-pop's global standing and future growth with industry leaders.

A festival highlighting the value of UNESCO World Heritage will take place in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do Province this fall.

As part of the 2025 World Heritage Festival, the event will take place from September 12 to October 3, centering around Seonamsa Temple and the Suncheon Bay Tidal Flats.

Set against the backdrop of a mountain temple and sprawling wetlands, the festival will fuse traditional culture with advanced technology, offering a unique connection between people and nature.

Visitors can experience heritage sites through immersive AR and VR content, with temple stays, camping, and interactive programs also available.

It will kick off with a grand opening ceremony that will bring the tidal flats to life through traditional dance, music, and a drone show.

Global K-animation "The King of Kings" has become the second-highest-grossing Korean animated film of all time.

According to the Korean Film Council's latest data, the film has drawn a cumulative audience of more than 1.24 million, surpassing the mega hit "Catch! Teenieping" and now only behind "Leafie, A Hen Into the Wild."

Premiering first in North America, "The King of Kings" grossed 60 million dollars, becoming the top-grossing Korean film in the North American market, outperforming the Oscar-winning "Parasite."

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