Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
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.
The National Hangeul Museum presents a rare promotional flyer for the 1963 film "A Reluctant Prince," or "Ganghwa Doryeong" in Korean, offering a glimpse into Korea's film promotion style in the 1960s.
Fostering artistic exchange between Korea and Lithuania, the Sunblanket Foundation hosted the exhibition "Phenomenon" at its gallery Art Corner H.
NEW YORK — In the glittering world of Broadway, where stars are born and legends are made, Joomin Hwang is blazing a trail, transcending cultural and ethnic barriers in casting.
As part of efforts to bridge Korean and Arab cultures, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, unveiled a Korean translation of "The Mu'allaqat for Millennials” at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), where Saudi Arabia was celebrated as the guest of honor this year.
The National Orchestra of Korea presents "Connection," a concert marking the launch of the Korea-Canada Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024-2025, at Southam Hall of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Canada, Wednesday (local time). Before the concert, Korea's Culture Minister Yu In-chon signed a memorandum of understanding on expanding bilateral cultural exchange with Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge. Starting with the concert, the two countries will host a range of programs, including an animated film festival, a joint music project, a literary exchange and a virtual reality film showcase through next year. Courtesy of Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange
JEJU — When Ha Min-ju moved to Jeju Island 15 years ago, little did she know that her fascination with fermentation would lead her to dream of brewing Jeju's first tangerine flower-infused spirit. As the CEO of Jeju Gott Batt, she is redefining traditional Korean alcohol by harnessing the island’s unique bounty — from surplus tangerines and fragrant cheonhyehyang to abundant buckwheat — crafting beverages that not only capture the essence of Jeju but also tackles local agricultural challenges.
What do Tony Award-winning designer Linda Cho, the captivating Ruthie Ann Miles of "Sweeney Todd" and newcomer Hwang Joo-min of "& Juliet" have in common? They are part of an expanding circle of talents of Korean descent or origin who are transforming Broadway, signaling a shift toward greater inclusivity and diversity.
From left, National Palace Museum of Korea Director Jeong Yong-jae, Denver Art Museum Director Christoph Heinrich, Cleveland Museum of Art Korean Art Curator Sooa Im McCormick, Amorepacific Museum of Art Director Jeon Seung-chang and Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Director Kang Myoung-ho pose for a photo during the signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Joseon Dynasty Heritage Project at the National Palace Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Friday. These five Korean and U.S. organizations signed the MOU to foster a cooperative relationship focused on the exhibition, research and utilization of cultural heritage from the Joseon royal court. Courtesy of Korea Heritage Service
Chef Park Jung-hyun, also known as JP, is at the forefront of culinary innovation at his New York restaurant Atomix, where he masterfully combines deep-rooted Korean traditions with modern gastronomy. Each dish, from the delicately flavored baby sea bream accented with gim bugak (seaweed chips) and kimchi to the zest of cheongju mieum (refined rice wine porridge) topped with firefly squid and sea urchin, tells a story of cultural exploration and gastronomic excellence.