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.
Global food festival celebrates diverse cuisines

Festivalgoers grab some ice cream amid the heat during the Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil held on the streets of Seongbuk District, Seoul, Sunday. The annual gastronomic event provides a taste of international cuisines in a district that houses more than 40 ambassadorial residences. This year, representatives from 18 embassies joined the festival to showcase their traditional dishes. Yonhap
By Kwon Mee-yoo