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.
PHOTOS Frieze captivates Seoul
Visitors queue up to enter Frieze Seoul, held in conjunction with the annual Kiaf Seoul, at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Newsis
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Visitors take a look at Alex Katz's “Sunrise 8" during a VIP preview of Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
Frieze CEO Simon Fox speaks during the opening ceremony for Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
Visitors look at Jeff Koons' "Gazing Ball," presented by Robilant+Voena, during a VIP preview for Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Over 330 domestic and international galleries are presenting their art at Frieze Seoul along with local fair Kiaf Seoul. Yonhap
British artist Lucian Freud's illustrated letter to Caroline Blackwood is on view at the Stephen Ongpin Fine Art's booth at Frieze Seoul, Wednesday. Newsis
Frieze Seoul, held in collaboration with Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, is the largest art fair in Korea. Opened Wednesday, Frieze runs through Saturday and Kiaf until Sunday. Yonhap
Visitors observe Korean master Kim Whan-ki's painting at the booth of LG OLED, the headline partner of Frieze Seoul, at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
Guests pay a visit to the booth of Pace Gallery, where Lawrence Weiner's "ON THE LINE OFF THE LINE" is showcased, during the Frieze Seoul art fair at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap