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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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Foreign Affairs

Indonesia's 78th anniversary of independence

Members of the Indonesian community in Seoul gather in front of the N Seoul Tower, illuminated in red and white ― the colors of the Indonesian flag, on Mt. Nam, Seoul, Aug. 17, to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. The Embassy of Indonesia and the Seoul Metropolitan Government joined hands to mark the occasion by lighting up two significant landmarks in Seoul, the N Seoul Tower and Seoul City Hall, in a display of red and white. Courtesy of Embassy of Indonesia in Korea

Aug 21, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indonesia's 78th anniversary of independence
Foreign Affairs

Korean Theater of Kazakhstan carries legacy of independence fighter

“40 Days of Miracle,” a play jointly produced by the State Republican Academic Korean Theater of Musical Comedy of Kazakhstan and the Che Company of Korea, is staged at the National Assembly Member's Hall in Seoul, Aug. 16. The play portrays the deportation of Koreans from Russia to Kazakhstan in the 1930s. Courtesy of Yang Byung-manBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korean Theater of Kazakhstan, the oldest theater troupe of ethnic Koreans, revived the resilient history of Koryoin, or ethnic Koreans in the post-Soviet states, as well as the life of General Hong Beom-do, a commander-in-chief of the Korean Independence Army in the 1920s in their latest work “40 Days of Miracle.”As part of a tour in Korea to commemorate the second anniversary of the return of General Hong's remains and the 90th anniversary of the theater, the troupe staged “40 Days of Miracle.” This play traces the deportation of Koreans from Russia to Kazakhstan, with performances at the National Assembly Member's Hall in Seoul, Aug. 16, and Daejeon Seogu Cultural Center, Aug. 18."This play relates

Aug 19, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korean Theater of Kazakhstan carries legacy of independence fighter
Politics

14th anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's death

Kim Hong-eop, son of late President Kim Dae-jung and chairman of the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center, burns incense to pay tribute during the 14th anniversary of the elder Kim's passing at the National Cemetery in southern Seoul, Friday. Late President Kim, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2000, is best known for his Sunshine Policy toward North Korea. Yonhap

Aug 18, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
14th anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's death
Foreign Affairs

New Zealand Embassy celebrates Women's World Cup in Seoul

New Zealand Ambassador to Korea Dawn Bennet speaks during a reception celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand at her residence in Seoul, Aug. 9. Courtesy of Embassy of New Zealand in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooAs the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 approaches its conclusion this Sunday, with a first-time-ever champion to be crowned in the highly anticipated final match, the Embassy of New Zealand in Seoul organized a reception to celebrate the ongoing trans-Tasman Women's World Cup.New Zealand Ambassador to Korea Dawn Bennet welcomed guests, including Korea Football Association Vice President Lee Seok-jae and ambassadors from countries participating in the World Cup, to the reception at her residence in central Seoul's Yongsan District, Aug. 9.The ambassador highlighted New Zealand's leading role in promoting gender equality."Ever since becoming the first country in the world to allow women to vote, New Zealand has been at the forefront of gender equality, and sports is no different," Bennet said. "In the past year, New Zealand has hosted both the Wome

Aug 14, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
New Zealand Embassy celebrates Women's World Cup in Seoul
Foreign Affairs

Turkish ambassador charts roadmap for more dynamic partnership with Korea

Turkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer speaks during his visit to The Korea Times in this Feb. 14 file photo. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulBy Kwon Mee-yooTurkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer expressed high hopes for enhancing ties between Korea and Turkey after Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin's visit to Turkey at the end of July, highlighting a partnership built on mutual respect, shared history and strategic alignment.Ambassador Tamer noted the deep and enduring bond between Korea and Turkey, especially the country's significant military and humanitarian contributions to the 1950-53 Korean War, which formed the "blood brotherhood" between the two countries. "The blood brotherhood forged during the Korean War created an ever-lasting special bond between the two countries. Turkiye sent 21,000 troops and Turkish forces stayed in ROK until 1971. Number of Turkish martyrs, which is at around 1,000, is just following the number of casualties of the U.S. and U.K. forces," Tamer told The Korea Times via email. ROK is the acronym of the Republic of Korea, Korea's official name, a

Aug 14, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Turkish ambassador charts roadmap for more dynamic partnership with Korea
Foreign Affairs

Pakistani musician hits Seoul

Pakistani musician Ali Abbas performs during a concert at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Friday, in celebration of 40 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Pakistan. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooAmbassador of Pakistan to Korea Nabeel Munir speaks ahead of Pakistani musician Ali Abbas' concert at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Friday, in celebration of the 40 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Pakistan. Courtesy of Embassy of Pakistan in Korea

Aug 13, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Pakistani musician hits Seoul
Society

Seoul bus fare up by 300 won

A notice announcing increased bus fare is posted at a bus stop in Seoul, Sunday, a day after the Seoul Metropolitan Government raised the basic bus fare in Seoul from 1,200 won to 1,500 won. Along with this change, the city also hiked up the fares for intercity buses by 700 won and for nighttime buses by 350 won, bringing them to 3,000 won and 2,500 won, respectively. Yonhap

Aug 13, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Seoul bus fare up by 300 won
Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister visits Rwanda

Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin, left, shakes hands with his Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta during a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, Saturday. Marking the first visit in a decade by a Korean foreign minister to the African country, Park signed a memorandum of understanding with Rwanda, focusing on strengthening strategic dialogue between the two nations. Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Aug 13, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Foreign minister visits Rwanda
Foreign Affairs

IONIQ 5 Batik edition marks new era of collaboration between Korea, Indonesia

Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto, second from left, poses with Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Batik edition during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, Thursday. Courtesy of Embassy of Indonesia in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooIndonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto unveiled Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Batik edition electronic vehicle (EV), during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, Thursday, signaling a new chapter in the collaboration between Korea's automotive industry and Indonesia's creative economy.The IONIQ 5 Batik Indonesia, conceived by Ambassador Sulistiyanto, serves as a symbolic bridge connecting Korea and Indonesia, while celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship.“For Koreans, Hyundai represents a go-to brand when they look for not only safe and comfortable vehicles but also the ones that are environmentally friendly. In 2022, the IONIQ 5 electric car won the World Car Awards. The innovation and technology of electric vehicles will reaffirm our commitment to a sustainable future," Sulistiyanto said during the largest auto s

Aug 11, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
IONIQ 5 Batik edition marks new era of collaboration between Korea, Indonesia
Foreign Affairs

Photo exhibit highlights trail system of ancient Inca Empire

"Qhapaq Nan: The Great Inca Road" exhibition is held at Gallery Banditrazos in northeastern Seoul's Seongbuk District until Aug. 19 to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Peru. Courtesy of Embassy of Peru in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Inca Road, also known as Qhapaq Nan, represents the extensive communication, trade and defense network that once stretched over 30,000 kilometers connecting various parts of the Inca Empire.The Embassy of Peru in Korea is holding a photo exhibition titled "Qhapaq Nan: The Great Inca Road," showcasing the majesty of the spine of the Inca Empire at Gallery Banditrazos in northeastern Seoul's Seongbuk District until Aug. 19, celebrating the cultural ties between Korea and Peru as the two countries commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations as well as the 202nd anniversary of Peru's independence. Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Duclos emphasized the importance of the Qhapaq Nan in understanding Peruvian history."To know this extensive network of communications, in the difficult Peruvian geography crossed by the Andes, is to under

Aug 11, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Photo exhibit highlights trail system of ancient Inca Empire
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