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.
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
Kim Ho-yeon's acclaimed novel "Uncanny Convenience Store" is making waves in Spain as it gets translated into Spanish, opening a new chapter for Korean literature in Europe.
The new musical "Il Tenore," which depicts the rise of Korea's first operatic tenor under the 1910-45 Japanese occupation of Korea, marks a significant step forward in Korea's musical theater industry.
In a fusion of Polish folklore and Korean tradition, the legendary Mermaid of Warsaw wears traditional Korean armor in "Mermaid of Warszawa," a creation by Korean illustrator Wooh Na-young.
"The Great Comet," the immersive musical adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel "War and Peace," makes its return to Seoul, set to captivate audiences with a blend of historical drama and contemporary music.
Violinist Han Soo-jin and Orchestra The Original, under the baton of conductor Adriel Kim, will offer a fresh perspective on British classical music to Korean audiences at an upcoming concert on Feb. 7.
Actor Kim Young-min, left, a newly appointed honorary ambassador of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), gives a special tour of Changdeok Palace's Secret Garden in central Seoul, Thursday. Known for roles in "My Mister" (2018) and "The World of the Married" (2020), Kim's ambassadorship under the CHA aims to boost awareness of the cultural significance of palaces and tombs from the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty. An avid cultural enthusiast, Kim has personally participated in events such as the Jongmyo Daeje ancestral rite and Gyeongbok Palace night tours. In his role, Kim will promote cultural events and restoration efforts at major palace and tomb sites. Courtesy of CHA