Anna Jiwon Park has been covering the politics at The Korea Times since the summer of 2024, when she joined the press pool for the Office of the President in Korea. Prior to that, she spent about five years reporting extensively on financial markets, regulatory authorities and the financial industry. She joined The Korea Times in 2019 after spending eight years as a broadcast journalist at Arirang TV, Korea’s leading global broadcaster, covering politics, defense and culture.
PHOTO New Zealand celebrates Maori heritage in Seoul
Hiwa Crew, a Maori performance group from Wellington, performs at the New Zealand Residence in Seoul, Thursday evening, as part of New Zealand Culture Night festivities hosted by New Zealand Ambassador to Korea Dawn Bennet. Through powerful traditional haka (dance), waiata (music) and kapa haka (group dance) performances, the group showcases Maori values of ancestry, community, resilience and connection to the land of Aotearoa. The event also highlights the cultural similarities between Maori and Korean traditions, including respect for elders, hospitality, and strong ties to family and community. Korea Times photo by Anna J. Park
By Anna J. Park