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In South Korea, major art auctions by Seoul Auction and K-Auction are set to take place on January 18-19, marking a significant event for the art market in 2023. Seoul Auction will showcase 130 pieces including traditional Korean artworks and modern art, highlighting Kim Jeong-ho's historical map 'Daedongyeojido' (first published in 1861) with an estimated bid of 320 million to 1 billion won. Works by modern artists like Paik Nam-june's 'Hacker Newbie' are also featured. Meanwhile, K-Auction is offering 101 pieces worth 8.6 billion won, including Renoir's 'Still Life with Strawberries' from 1905. These auctions are attracting attention as they potentially set the tone for the year's art market.