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APEC member economies held their first-ever high-level dialogue on cultural and creative industries this week in Gyeongju.

In a joint statement, they underscored the economic value of the cultural sector and pledged to foster innovation in creating and distributing related content through digital and AI technologies.

Members also agreed to continue regional dialogue in the field.

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young hailed the elevation of culture as a core APEC agenda and the opportunity to showcase Korea's cultural strengths as major achievements of the inaugural gathering.

Exhibitions exploring various transformations of ink wash painting will open this weekend in Jeollanam-do Province.

Ink wash painting is a traditional East Asian art form that uses varying shades of black ink on absorbent surfaces.

The Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale will be held from Saturday through October 31 under the theme "Somewhere Over the Yellow Sea," spanning venues in Mokpo, Jindo, and Haenam.

Over 80 teams from 20 countries are set to showcase a wide range of works that offer fresh interpretations of ink wash painting beyond the use of traditional black ink.

Biennale Director Yoon Jae-gab, noting that most biennales worldwide remain under the influence of Western art, voiced hopes that the exhibitions would take the lead in advancing K-Art on the global stage.

Also on Saturday, the 2025 Tour de DMZ International Road Cycling Tour will take place in Goseong-gun County, Gangwon-do Province.

Launched in 2016, the cycling race is an annual international event held along the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas.

More than 1,000 cyclists are expected to compete this year, along long-distance and medium-distance routes stretching 93 kilometers and 64 kilometers, respectively.

This year's race includes sections along the Civilian Control Line, where bicycle traffic is normally restricted.

Organizers described the race as a symbolic event promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, expressing hopes it will also support balanced development in border areas and boost the local economy.

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