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Korea's largest art fairs, Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, kicked off at COEX on Wednesday.

Frieze features over 120 domestic and international galleries wowing audiences with a wide range of works by prominent global artists, from Wolfgang Tillmans and Takashi Murakami to Korea's Kim Whanki.

American abstract artist Mark Bradford's piece was sold for 4.5 million U.S. dollars, stealing the spotlight.

Kiaf Seoul saw a smaller turnout from last year, with 175 galleries participating.

The two major art fairs' opening ceremonies were attended by First Lady Kim Hye Kyung, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, and other high-profile figures.

The Culture Ministry has launched the "K-Tourism Innovation Task Force," a public-private initiative aimed at boosting Korea's tourism sector.

The move comes amid surging inbound tourism fueled by the growing popularity of K-Culture worldwide.

Chaired by Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young, the task force will bring together key government agencies, public institutions, and experts, with the goal of strengthening K-tourism's competitiveness.

A comprehensive package of measures is expected to be announced soon.

The government will redistribute roughly 1.9 million unused movie ticket discount vouchers starting next Monday.

The Culture Ministry initially distributed 4.5 million vouchers last month, and this round targets the remaining balance.

During the first distribution period from July 25 to August 2, the daily movie attendance averaged around 435,000, nearly double the average seen earlier this year before the vouchers were issued.

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