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The British Museum is hosting its first major exhibition on Korean art and history in more than 40 years.

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Video. British Museum hosts a major exhibition on Korean art and history

Updated: 02/10/2026 - 16:12 GMT+2

The exhibition includes 10 national treasures and official Korean designations recognising their cultural importance, with most exhibits drawn from the collection of late Samsung billionaire Lee Kun-Hee.

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