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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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PHOTOS Frieze captivates Seoul

Visitors queue up to enter Frieze Seoul, held in conjunction with the annual Kiaf Seoul, at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. NewsisVisitors take a look at Alex Katz's “Sunrise 8" during a VIP preview of Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. YonhapFrieze CEO Simon Fox speaks during the opening ceremony for Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. YonhapVisitors look at Jeff Koons' "Gazing Ball," presented by Robilant+Voena, during a VIP preview for Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Over 330 domestic and international galleries are presenting their art at Frieze Seoul along with local fair Kiaf Seoul. YonhapBritish artist Lucian Freud's illustrated letter to Caroline Blackwood is on view at the Stephen Ongpin Fine Art's booth at Frieze Seoul, Wednesday. NewsisFrieze Seoul, held in collaboration with Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, is the largest art fair in Korea. Opened Wednesday, Frieze runs through Saturday and Kiaf until Sunday. YonhapVisitors observe Korean master Kim Whan-ki's painting at the booth of LG OLED, t

Sep 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[PHOTOS] Frieze captivates Seoul
Arts & Theater

Korean comic artists break new ground in Brussels

The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium and the European Union hosts "Pop the Bubbles, Blur the Boundaries” exhibition at the center through Dec. 29. Courtesy of Korean Cultural CenterBy Kwon Mee-yooKorean comic artists are teaming up with their European counterparts in Brussels, Belgium forging new creative alliances in an exhibition that aims to redefine the boundaries of the comic world.The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium and the European Union (EU) opened its annual exhibition "Pop the Bubbles, Blur the Boundaries," Wednesday (local time).Belgium is home to iconic comic book characters such as the Smurfs, Tintin and Lucky Luke, which not only graced the pages of newspapers and magazines but also captivated audiences through television and the Korean Cultural Center has been engaging with the medium to foster cultural connections between the two countries.First launched in 2014, the exhibition has been bridging exchanges between Korean and Belgian comic artists. This year's edition is expanded to feature eight artists from Belgium, Switzerland, France as well as Korea, marki

Sep 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korean comic artists break new ground in Brussels
Foreign Affairs

Inclusivity takes center stage at UAE's COP28

UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi speaks during the Road to COP28 in the UAE, an event promoting the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be held at Expo City Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Embassy of UAE in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Seoul hosted an event to introduce the country's initiatives and preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) at a hotel in Seoul, Thursday.Slated for Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 at Expo City Dubai, COP28 takes on added importance as it will host the first Global Stocktake, a collective assessment of the world's progress in line with the Paris Agreement.UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi noted that the conference is expected to be a watershed moment in global climate action during the Road to COP28 event. "Demonstrating a definitive commitment towards renewable energy, environmental conservation an

Sep 4, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Inclusivity takes center stage at UAE's COP28
Foreign Affairs

31st anniversary of Korea-China ties

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming delivers congratulatory remarks during a seminar on the direction and challenges of Korea-China relations at a hotel in Seoul, Thursday. Hosted by the Institute for Global Strategy and Cooperation, the seminar marked the 31st anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and Ambassador Xing highlighted the importance of strong Korea-China ties amid global uncertainties. Yonhap

Sep 4, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
31st anniversary of Korea-China ties
Foreign Affairs

Kazakhstan marks Constitution Day, looks to deepen ties with Korea

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea Nurgali Arystanov, center, speaks during a roundtable commemorating Constitution Day of Kazakhstan at the country's embassy in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea By Kwon Mee-yooOn the occasion of Kazakhstan's Constitution Day, the Kazakh Embassy in Korea organized a roundtable discussion, Tuesday, pledging to strengthen ties with Korea on the basis of shared democratic values.Celebrated on Aug. 30, Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the Kazakhstani Constitution in 1995 and stands as one of the most important holidays in the country.According to the embassy, this year's Constitution Day holds particular importance, following a nationwide referendum in June 2022 that enacted extensive changes to Kazakhstan's constitution.A group of experts on Kazakhstan, including former Korean ambassadors to the Central Asian country, professors specializing in Central Asia and representati

Aug 31, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Kazakhstan marks Constitution Day, looks to deepen ties with Korea
Foreign Affairs

German Embassy offers insight into collaboration on decarbonization

German Ambassador-designate to Korea Georg Schmidt delivers congratulatory remarks during the Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2023 at Conrad Seoul, Aug. 24. Courtesy of KGCCIBy Kwon Mee-yooAs the global push for carbon neutrality intensifies, the Embassy of Germany in Korea and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) hosted a conference on ways to cooperate on decarbonization at the industrial level, Aug. 24. German Ambassador-designate to Korea Georg Schmidt stressed the role of green energy in the process in his congratulatory remarks. “Green energy helps us to establish a resilient, secure and affordable energy system ... Korean and German companies are key providers of innovative technology for the global energy transition," Schmidt said.KGCCI President Martin Henkelmann noted the significance of Korean and German corporate alliances in advancing sustainable solutions. "When joining forces from Korean and German companies, they share knowledge, strengths and expertise. By working jointly and by including all stakeholders from both count

Aug 28, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
German Embassy offers insight into collaboration on decarbonization
Foreign Affairs

Korea, ASEAN join hands to boost sustainable tourism

ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary General Kim Hae-yong delivers a speech during the "Seminar on ASEAN-Korea Tourism 2023" at the Westin Josun Seoul, Aug. 23. Courtesy of AKCBy Kwon Mee-yooTourism policy makers and industry experts from the 10 ASEAN member states and Korea gathered in Seoul on Aug. 23 to discuss and explore innovative approaches to sustainable local tourism development at the “Seminar on ASEAN-Korea Tourism 2023” at the Westin Josun Seoul. Hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), the seminar shed light on both public and private sector involvement in the local tourism landscape.AKC Secretary General Kim Hae-yong emphasized the importance of the tourism sector in the ASEAN region and its growing appeal for travelers from Korea."In ASEAN, the tourism sector contributed to over 14 percent of regional GDP, providing 13 percent of employment in the region before the pandemic. Especially, Korean tourists visiting ASEAN countries have brought back the rich culture of ASEAN to Korea, from best-known cuisine to traditional artifacts," he said during opening remarks.&ldqu

Aug 28, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea, ASEAN join hands to boost sustainable tourism
Foreign Affairs

Denmark-Korea Blue Biocluster Alliance pioneers sustainable future

A Danish delegation takes a photo with their Korean partners on a joint project on seaweed facilitated by Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Seoul, March 8. Courtesy of ICDK Seoul By Kwon Mee-yooIn a bid to exert the combined strengths of Denmark's research and development (R&D) community and Korea's robust seaweed industry, the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Seoul, facilitated a collaboration focusing on the diverse opportunities of seaweed.The partnership aims to pioneer innovative uses of seaweed biomass across various sectors, including pharma, food, industry and feed, marking a substantial step towards global sustainability.The Danish-Korea Blue Biocluster Alliance, a collaboration initiated in 2022 through an R&D network grant from the Danish government, was born from a concerted effort by the ICDK to find a suitable field of cooperation between Korea and Denmark.The choice of seaweed as the focus of collaboration was no accident. It was guided by Korea's stre

Aug 28, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Denmark-Korea Blue Biocluster Alliance pioneers sustainable future
  • Fostering global innovations: How Innovation Centre Denmark connects Denmark, Korea
Foreign Affairs

Fostering global innovations: How Innovation Centre Denmark connects Denmark, Korea

People ride bicycles in front of Amalienborg, the official residence for the Danish royal family, in Copenhagen, Denmark in this undated photo. Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Seoul aims forge a connection between Denmark and Korea by fostering collaborative innovation. Courtesy of VisitCopenhagenBy Kwon Mee-yooA decade after its launch, Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Seoul has established itself as a pivotal link between Danish and Korean innovation communities across research and industry. Founded with a mission to connect minds and foster innovation, the ICDK continues to play a key role in bridging collaborations and generating new opportunities between Denmark and Korea.In an interview with Korea Times at the Danish Embassy in central Seoul, marking the 10th anniversary of the center's launch in Korea, Ditte Veise, executive director of ICDK Seoul, shared the story behind placing the center in Seoul and how it works."We fundamentally see our role as creating a bridge between Korean and Danish innovation communities and make it easier to collaborate,” Veise said, highlig

Aug 28, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Fostering global innovations: How Innovation Centre Denmark connects Denmark, Korea
  • Denmark-Korea Blue Biocluster Alliance pioneers sustainable future
  • Innovation Centre Denmark Seoul fact box
Foreign Affairs

US ambassador meets diplomatic academy chief

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg, second from right, speaks with Park Cheol-hee, chancellor of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, during their meeting at the academy in Seoul, Aug. 25. The two exchanged views on the prospects of the Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral partnership after the Aug. 18 three-way summit held at Camp David. Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Aug 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
US ambassador meets diplomatic academy chief
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