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.
US ambassador's message
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg
By Kwon Mee-yoo
US Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg
On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I want to express our profound sorrow and deep condolences to the Korean people after the tragic events in Itaewon on Saturday night.
We send our thoughts and prayers to the bereaved families of those young people who lost their lives in the tragic event and wish those injured a speedy recovery.