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 Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) unveiled "Eternal Moment," a retrospective of Korean American artist John Pai, in its newly opened Manhattan venue.
The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) introduced two specialized textbooks — "Easy Korean for Agricultural Workers" and "Easy Korean for Fisheries Workers" — to assist foreign seasonal workers in learning the basic Korean language skills necessary for work activities.
The Hansik Space E:eum in central Seoul, managed by the Korean Food Promotion Institution, is hosting an exhibition that showcases the rich culinary history of Korea through genre paintings from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) period. The exhibit includes 17 copies of famous Joseon-era artworks, reproduced by members of the Korean Minhwa Association.
A scheduled ballet performance in Korea featuring Svetlana Zakharova, the Ukrainian-born Russian principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet known for her support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been canceled amid controversy.
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.