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.
Children draw dragons at a childcare center in Gwangju's Buk District, Wednesday, in anticipation of the New Year. In 2024, the sexagenary cycle reaches its 41st iteration, a system merging 10 celestial stems and 12 earthly branches, aligning with the Year of the Blue Dragon. Yonhap
The Korea Times, Korea's longest-running English-language daily, joined hands with The Trinity, a leader in art hospitality, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in November, focusing on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) management with the field of arts and culture.
Actor Suzy will bring the beauty of "hanbok" (traditional Korean clothing) with a modern twist to the bustling streets of New York City.
The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) announced the winners of the 2024 Korea Image Awards, Monday. This year's event, marking the 20th anniversary of the awards, honors both local and international individuals and entities that have played a significant role in boosting Korea's reputation globally.
A rare Goryeo-era artifact, the "Box with Inlaid Mother-of-pearl Chrysanthemum and Scroll Design," is on display at the National Palace Museum of Korea. This special exhibition marks the first public display of the box since its return from Japan earlier this year.
Ven. Jeongkwan, a renowned chef of the Jogye Order specializing in Buddhist temple food, recently captivated New York City with her insight and culinary expertise.
Immersive theater represents a transformative evolution in the world of performing arts, diverging significantly from traditional theater's format. In this dynamic and interactive approach, the audience doesn't merely occupy seats as passive observers — instead, they step into the heart of the narrative, moving and existing within the same spaces as the actors.
For a decade, Kim Jun-su's striking red hair has been a symbol of his transformative journey as the titular character in the musical "Dracula."
Bishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon of Suwon, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK), presides over a mass commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Seoul and the Vatican at Myeongdong Cathedral in central Seoul, Monday. Pope Francis sent a message, read by Archbishop Fernando Duarte Barros Reis, acting Apostolic Nuncio to Korea, hoping that Korea and the Holy See would continue to develop friendly ties and work together for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. Courtesy of CBCK
International students participate in Kimjang, or kimchi-making, at an event hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration at Korea House in central Seoul, Monday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kimjang's inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Kimjang, a traditional Korean practice of preparing and sharing kimchi using cabbage, chili powder, salt and other ingredients, symbolizes the communal effort to prepare for winter. This cultural practice, embedded in Korea's identity, emphasizes living in harmony with nature. It was recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance in 2013. Yonhap