AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNESCO in Busan: South Korea hosted the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to protect global cultural heritage, with about 3,000 delegates expected for the 10-day session. Film & culture diplomacy: The Polish Embassy and Seoul Cinema Center launched a Krzysztof Kieślowski retrospective, featuring 17 works including all 10 episodes of “Dekalog,” running through Wednesday. K-pop buzz: BLACKPINK’s Jennie stoked romance speculation after an Instagram Story showed her leaning on an unidentified man’s shoulder. Music meets sport: FIFA’s first official World Cup final halftime show is set for Sunday, curated by Chris Martin, with Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and more. Tech & consumer life: Samsung is expected to unveil foldables and smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked, while reports say Samsung cut 739 US roles tied to a headquarters shift. Local arts & heritage craft: In Los Angeles, free bojagi (Korean gift-wrapping) workshops teach the centuries-old art of wrapping with care. Tourism spotlight: Malaysia targets 600,000 Korean visitors in 2026 with “Surreal Experiences.” Entertainment calendar: Kim Moo Yul announced his first official fan meeting in Seoul on Aug. 23.
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