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.
10th anniversary of Kimjang's UNESCO inscription
International students participate in Kimjang, or kimchi-making, at an event hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration at Korea House in central Seoul, Monday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kimjang's inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Kimjang, a traditional Korean practice of preparing and sharing kimchi using cabbage, chili powder, salt and other ingredients, symbolizes the communal effort to prepare for winter. This cultural practice, embedded in Korea's identity, emphasizes living in harmony with nature. It was recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance in 2013. Yonhap
By Kwon Mee-yoo