S. Korea-Japan art exchange exhibition marks 20th anniv.

Kindergarteners tour a South Korea-Japan creative arts exchange exhibition in Seoul on Oct. 23, 2015. The exhibition, marking its 20th anniversary, is aimed at fostering grassroots exchanges between artists in the two countries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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