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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.

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People & Events

Korea Heritage Service, Disney Korea join hands

Illustrator Wooh Na-young, left, also known by her pen name Obsidian, poses with Korea Heritage Service (KHS) head Choi Eung-chon at Gajeongdang Hall in central Seoul's Changdeok Palace, Friday, as Wooh was appointed as an honorary ambassador for the KHS. The KHS also announced a collaboration with Walt Disney Company Korea to enhance the cultural impact of Korean heritage through Disney brands and to develop joint content and products. Courtesy of KHS

Jun 7, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Heritage Service, Disney Korea join hands
Foreign Affairs

K-culture shines at Korea-Africa Summit banquets

The official banquets for the Korea-Africa Summit showcased a fusion of Korean culture and the vibrant energy of Africa, pointing to a future of mutual cooperation and cultural exchange.

Jun 4, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
K-culture shines at Korea-Africa Summit banquets
  • Korea, Africa agree on stable supply, development of critical minerals
Opinion

Rise of Korean culture in New York

When I visited New York about a decade ago, Korea was almost non-existent in the city, except for the narrow stretch of Koreatown on 32nd Street. However, the situation has changed drastically. Today, it is common to see and experience Korean culture in New York in a variety of forms and locations.

May 29, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
Rise of Korean culture in New York
Travel & Food

INTERVIEW Bringing Korean soju culture to heart of Brooklyn

NEW YORK — "I think soju is just starting to gain traction in America," said Irene Yoo, a Korean American chef and content creator behind Yooeating.

May 29, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Bringing Korean soju culture to heart of Brooklyn
People & Events

INTERVIEW Kim Cheon-soo builds bridges with new Korean Cultural Center in Manhattan

NEW YORK — Nestled in the heart of midtown Manhattan, just a stone's throw from Koreatown, the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) has opened its new home in February, 15 years after acquiring the land. This strategic location is not just a geographic choice but a statement of purpose to bring Korean culture closer to the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.

May 14, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Kim Cheon-soo builds bridges with new Korean Cultural Center in Manhattan
Travel & Food

Soju is most recognized Korean alcoholic drink, survey shows

"Hansik," or Korean food, continues to gain awareness internationally with soju (a Korean clear distilled alcoholic drink) and bibimbap (rice mixed with meat and vegetables) leading the surge in popularity, according to the latest Korean Food Promotion Institute findings.

May 10, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
Soju is most recognized Korean alcoholic drink, survey shows
Books

Korean 'healing fiction' captures hearts of young British readers

Korean literature is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United Kingdom, driven by a shift in literary preferences among a young and diverse readership.

May 7, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korean 'healing fiction' captures hearts of young British readers
Arts & Theater

INTERVIEW How Tina Kim Gallery is bringing Korean art to forefront of world

NEW YORK — In the bustling world of contemporary art, few names resonate like Tina Kim, the visionary behind Tina Kim Gallery in New York City. Coinciding with Frieze New York, Kim shared her gallery's pivotal role in bringing Korean art to the global stage and her insights into the evolving art market.

May 5, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] How Tina Kim Gallery is bringing Korean art to forefront of world
Arts & Theater

REVIEW 'The Great Gatsby' melds jazz-age splendor with contemporary score

NEW YORK — "Thank you. Gamsahamnida. I am truly happy to be part of such a fantastic (production). I extend my respects to the source of inspiration for this one, Fitzgerald, and (I am) pleased to deliver the best performance every day going forward. Thank you," said Shin Chun-soo, the producer of the new Broadway musical "The Great Gatsby," during his speech after the opening night performance on April 25.

Apr 30, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
[REVIEW] 'The Great Gatsby' melds jazz-age splendor with contemporary score
  • Shin Chun-soo brings fresh vision of 'The Great Gatsby' to Broadway
Arts & Theater

Shin Chun-soo brings fresh vision of 'The Great Gatsby' to Broadway

NEW YORK — Shin Chun-soo, the producer of the new Broadway musical "The Great Gatsby," shared the journey of adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel to the Broadway stage, with the show’s director Marc Bruni of the "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" fame and composer Jason Howland, best known for his orchestrations and arrangements for "The Man Who Laughs" and "Jekyll and Hyde" in Korea.

Apr 30, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
Shin Chun-soo brings fresh vision of 'The Great Gatsby' to Broadway
  • REVIEW 'The Great Gatsby' melds jazz-age splendor with contemporary score
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