The week started with an exhibition of the miniature works of master Abol-Qasemi and the engraving works of master Saljouqi in the Central Library of Seoul.

The Iranian musical group Bandarneshinan Jonoub (south port residents) is scheduled to perform in four halls during the Iranian Cultural Week in South Korea.

The film ****Journey to Kandahar**** directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf will also be screened.

Most South Korean newspapers are covering the cultural week.

The daily ****Korea Herald*** wrote that the glory of Islam is being displayed during Iranian Cultural Week.

In an article entitled "Iranian History is Cradle of Great Artists" the daily wrote that the rapid expansion of Iran-South Korea ties in recent years has brought Tehran and Seoul closer together and that these two capitals will hold ceremonies in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of formal political ties between the two countries.