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Kwon Mee-yoo

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.

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Korea Times photojournalist wins award

Korea Times photographer Shim Hyun-chul, right, receives an award from Korea Press Photographers' Association (KPPA) Chairman Lee Ho-jae of the Seoul Economic Daily during a ceremony at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, Nov. 3. Shim won in the Best Portrait Photo category of the KPPA's 248th monthly press photography contest for his photo of Ryu Young-joon, a pathologist and professor at Kangwon National University College of Medicine who is known for blowing the whistle on disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-seok's fabricated stem cell research in 2006. Courtesy of Korea Press Photographers' AssociationRyu Young-joon, a pathologist and professor at Kangwon National University College of Medicine, stands in front of a microscope during an interview with The Korea Times on Monday at the university's hospital in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. Ryu blew the whistle on disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-seok and revealed Hwang's fabricated stem cell research. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Nov 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Times photojournalist wins award
Arts & Theater

'L’art Reste' shines during New York reading as Korean musical theater eyes global stages

Korean musical "L’art Reste" recently had a reading in New York, signaling the growing international presence of Korean musical theater.

Nov 5, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
'L’art Reste' shines during New York reading as Korean musical theater eyes global stages
Arts & Theater

Historic epitaph plaque of wife of first Korean minister to US returns to Korea

The epitaph plaque of Madam Jo (1841-92), wife of Park Chung-yang (1841-1905), Korea's first minister to the United States in 1887, has found its way back to her descendants in Korea.

Nov 1, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Historic epitaph plaque of wife of first Korean minister to US returns to Korea
Books

INTERVIEW Librarian from Colorado highlights rising appeal of Korean studies

Adam Lisbon, Japanese and Korean studies librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder, highlighted the growing interest in Korean culture and studies within academic circles.

Oct 31, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Librarian from Colorado highlights rising appeal of Korean studies
People & Events

Gwangju Uprising site to be restored

Second Vice Culture Minister Jang Mi-ran, center, attends a groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration of the South Jeolla provincial government building in Gwangju, Monday, with other dignitaries including the May Mothers, a civic group consisting of mothers of the victims of the government's deadly suppression of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will restore the building close to its original state by 2025 to promote national unity, as the site holds significance for the 10-day pro-democracy movement. Yonhap

Oct 30, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Gwangju Uprising site to be restored
Arts & Theater

INTERVIEW Jung U-ji, Lee Seo-young bridge past, present of Korean girl groups in 'SheStars!'

The musical "SheStars!" brings to life the stories of six iconic girl groups who paved the way for today's global K-pop sensation. The cast of 10 dynamic actresses includes Jung U-ji and Lee Seo-young, who have transitioned from K-pop idols to musical theater stars. Their unique experience in the K-pop scene enriches the show, adding layers of depth to their performances.

Oct 26, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Jung U-ji, Lee Seo-young bridge past, present of Korean girl groups in 'SheStars!'
  • ‘SheStars!’ revives forgotten legacy of pioneering K-pop girl groups
Arts & Theater

‘SheStars!’ revives forgotten legacy of pioneering K-pop girl groups

In the realm of global music, K-pop girl groups have etched a prominent mark, showcasing power, talent and resilience. However, modern glitz and glamour overshadow the pioneers who set the stage for these groups decades ago. A new musical "SheStars!" pays homage to these trailblazers, conjuring a vivid journey back in time from Korea's first girl band Jeogori Sisters in the 1930s to Hee Jamae in the '70s.

Oct 25, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
‘SheStars!’ revives forgotten legacy of pioneering K-pop girl groups
  • INTERVIEW Jung U-ji, Lee Seo-young bridge past, present of Korean girl groups in 'SheStars!'
Arts & Theater

New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea

Prepare to be transported to the turbulent 1930s in Korea, an era marked by vigorous independence movements and artistic defiance, as the highly anticipated musical "Il Tenore" takes to the stage at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center from Dec. 22 to Feb. 25, 2024.

Oct 19, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea
Music

Czech Philharmonic brings Bohemia to Seoul with all-Dvorak concert

The Czech Philharmonic, a leading orchestra from Central Europe, is set to enchant Seoul audiences with an all-Antonin Dvorak concert at the Seoul Arts Center on Oct. 24.

Oct 16, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Czech Philharmonic brings Bohemia to Seoul with all-Dvorak concert
Arts & Theater

'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea

Baritone Julian Kim, also known by his Korean name Kim Joo-taek, who plays the titular role in "The Phantom of the Opera," celebrates the 1,500th Korean performance of the musical with audience members of the evening show on Oct. 13, at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. Since its Korean premiere in 2001, the Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has drawn over 1.5 million attendees across six productions ― three in English and three in Korean. The Seoul leg of the Korean-language production runs through Nov. 19, before traveling to the southeastern city of Daegu from Dec. 22 to Feb. 4, 2024. Courtesy of S&CO

Oct 16, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea
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