A special exhibition in Seochon, a historic enclave in central Seoul, is shedding new light on Homer B. Hulbert, the American educator who introduced Korea’s traditional folk song “Arirang” to an international audience. The Hulbert Memorial Society said Thursday that the exhibition, titled “Arirang, Discovering Korea’s Treasure 130 Years Ago,” will run for a month beginning March 19 at the headquarters of Hamkkebom in Seoul's Jongno District. The exhibition marks the 130th anniversary of Hulbert’s transcription of “Arirang” into Western musical notation. An American educator and advocate for Korean independence, he is credited with introducing the folk song to an international audience in 1896 by arranging it on a Western scale — a step that helped bring global attention to Korea’s traditional music. The event also coincides with the 140th anniversary of Hulbert’s arrival in Korea on July 5, 1886, adding further significance to the exhibition. Organizers said the exhibition will feature a range of materials highlighting Hulbert’s life and achievements. In additi