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.
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
Ballet dancer Park Sae-eun, the first Asian principal dancer at the Paris Opera, has been honored with the French order of merit.
The Korea Foundation (KF) will host a Korean cultural event in Dubai, coinciding with the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). This event, running until Dec. 11 at the Dubai Expo City, showcases Korea's commitment to addressing climate change through innovative and engaging mediums.
Sportstoto, Korea's official sports betting service, serves as an exemplary model of how a public betting system can effectively support the country's sports development.
Former Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Mozes Csoma was honored with the Gwanghwa Medal by Korea earlier this month during a ceremony at Karoli Gaspar University in Budapest.
The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) presents the richness of Southeast Asian culture through pottery at the “ASEAN Week 2023," East Gate of COEX in southern Seoul, Nov. 8 to 11.
Korean artist You Gui-mi, also stylized as Guimi You, presents her solo exhibition "Winter Blossom" at Make Room LA, artfully contrasting the landscapes of sunlit California and bleak Seoul, both hold a special place in her heart.