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.
Diplomats learn Korean language, culture
Participants in the 2023 KF Korean Language and Culture Program for Diplomats pose during a welcoming ceremony organized by the Korea Foundation, March 8. This year, the program hosts 25 diplomats from 25 different participating countries. The goal is to increase awareness of the Korean language and culture. The program offers various activities, including learning about taekwondo and K-pop, visiting important sites such as Gyeongbok Palace and the Demilitarized Zone and building connections with Korean diplomats. Over 560 diplomats from 115 countries have taken part in the program since its launch in 2005. Courtesy of Korea Foundation
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Serbian Ambassador to Korea Nemanja Grbic speaks during a welcoming ceremony for the 2023 KF Korean Language and Culture Program for Diplomats, organized by Korea Foundation, March 8. Ambassador Grbic participated in the program in 2017 and shared his experience with the 25 diplomats who are joining the program this year. Courtesy of Korea Foundation