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The troupe is part of the Korean Cultural Mission
About
The troupe is part of the Korean Cultural Mission, Led by Dr. Ben C. Limb, 78, a presidential advisor, and former Korean Foreign Minister. The troupe comprises graduates in cultural dancing, singing, music, and fine arts.
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Contributor
Last Updated on:
October 21, 2025 at 6:24 pm
Contributors:
Hedren Wai Yuan Sum
To Cite:
, and Sum, Hedren Wai YuanHedren Wai Yuan Sum.
2024. “Korean Folk Arts Troupe”. In Performing Archipelagos, edited by Kyueun Kim, Alvin Eng Hui Lim and Hedren Wai Yuan Sum. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
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