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Kim Daljin Art Archives and Museum
김달진미술자료박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
The museum organizes and preserves source materials on Korean contemporary art, provides art information, and tracks currents in the art world based on accurate records.
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Source: www.daljinmuseum.com
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