Often found at theaters and museums, Kwon Mee-yoo has covered a wide range of cultural fields from K-pop and dramas to theater and fine art for over a decade. Now as K-Culture Desk editor, she tries to connect Korean culture with global readers through fresh perspectives.
India celebrates 75th Independence Day
Indian Ambassador to Korea Sripriya Ranganathan, fourth from right, hoists the country's national flag on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day at the embassy in Seoul, Aug. 15. Given extant restrictions on social gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held in hybrid form. Cultural performances including patriotic songs and dances were performed by Indian community members, students and members of the Indian Cultural Center, and the entire event was livestreamed on the embassy's social media. Courtesy of Embassy of India in Korea
By Kwon Mee-yoo