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.
Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Deoksu Palace, renowned for its historical significance and architectural splendor, beckons the public to take part in a celebration of spring.
Celebrated for her exquisite artistry, Son Yeol-eum stands out as a leading pianist in Korea.
Kim Jung-hee, chairperson of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, explains the restoration efforts for "Gwakbunyang Haengnakdo," also known as "Folding Screen of Guo Fenyang’s Enjoyment of Life," during a press event at the Jung-Jae Conservation Center in southern Seoul, Monday. This late-Joseon era painting from the collection of the Grassi Museum of Ethnology in Leipzig, Germany, underwent conservation as part of the foundation's initiative to preserve Korean cultural heritage around the world. Yonhap
"Pansori," Korea's traditional musical storytelling, is crossing cultural borders as four international artists will perform in "Global Heungboga" alongside their teacher, Min Hye-sung.
Mirinae Lee's novel "8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster" has been longlisted for Britain's Women's Prize for Fiction, marking the first time a Korean author has been nominated for this accolade.
At the opulent Plaza Hotel in New York, amid the buzz of introducing the upcoming Broadway show "The Great Gatsby" on Feb. 13, Shin Chun-soo emerged as a pioneering figure amid the glitterati.
Korean food is making an ascent in the ever-evolving international culinary scene with its rich flavors and distinctive dishes, mirroring the broader appeal of Korean culture. K-food is transitioning from being exclusively the preserve of Koreans to becoming a global phenomenon, especially captivating the tastebuds of younger generations around the world.
The Korean Cultural Center in Hungary is hosting an exhibition that not only showcases the beauty and versatility of "hanji," traditional Korean paper, but also marks a significant step in promoting Korean culture across Europe.
In the heart of Seoul, the electrifying beats of "School of Rock" resonate through the Seoul Arts Center, captivating audiences with a story of talent, transformation and the universal language of music.
Ban Ki-moon, right, former U.N. secretary-general, gifts his memoir "Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World" to an audience member during the world premiere of a documentary film on his life at the Allianz Forum in Berlin, Sunday (local time). "The Quiet Diplomat," which follows the journey of Ban from his childhood during the 1950-53 Korean War and his meeting with former U.S. President John F. Kennedy as a teenager to his 10-year tenure as the first Korean to serve as U.N. secretary-general, was unveiled during the World Forum hosted by the Cinema for Peace Foundation. U.S. President Joe Biden sent a congratulatory letter, describing Ban and Hillary Clinton's receiving of the Cinema for Peace Award as "a testament to (their) lifelong commitment to democracy and peace throughout the world." Yonhap