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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

Korea-Israel meeting

Foreign Minister Park Jin, right, shakes hands with Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in central Seoul, Wednesday. Cohen, who is the first Israeli foreign minister to officially visit Korea in 11 years, addressed bilateral issues and signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Lee Chang-yang on new sectors for technological cooperation such as robotics, biohealth and smart mobility during his visit to Seoul. Yonhap

Jun 7, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea-Israel meeting
Foreign Affairs

SIWA hosts community-building initiatives with diplomatic community

Youngsters from the Soyang Rainbow Children's Home and the Radcliffe Choral Society take part in the Seoul International Women's Association's "Coming Together," a volunteering and community-building initiative through music, at Heyground Sky Lounge in Seongdong District, Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of SIWABy Kwon Mee-yooThe Seoul International Women's Association (SIWA) launched a joint volunteering and community-building initiative "Coming Together," Tuesday, with a joyous musical event.Han Sung-hwa, president of SIWA, said "Coming Together" was born from their belief that effective collaborative partnerships can ignite transformational and beneficial change beyond borders. "Today's event is a true celebration of diversity, cultural inclusivity, collective impact, sharing and giving, and music ― a universal language," Han said during Tuesday's event at Heyground Sky Lounge in Seongdong District, Seoul. "It is our kick-off event to start a long-term philanthropic project to create unique opportunities for marginalized youth to experience and learn about different cultures, build self-e

Jun 7, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
SIWA hosts community-building initiatives with diplomatic community
Foreign Affairs

Colombian artist takes inspiration from Korean ceramics

Colombian artist Duvan Lopez holds "Silla de la Paz" (Chair of Peace) at Wolha Art Gallery in central Seoul, May 25. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooColombian artist Duvan Lopez is often referred to as “the Picasso of South America,” but the artist said he thinks it is curious and questions what aspect of his work lead to this comparison."Many acknowledge the power, speed and intellect in my art is comparable to Picasso's. This notion stems from the creative capacity observed in a very short time. However, by investing more time to understand my work, you'll perceive how enormously versatile I am. It's not about Picasso's style, but it's about evolving my own style of 'Duvan,'" Lopez said at Wolha Art Gallery in central Seoul, May 25, where his solo exhibition was held. Francisco Alberto Gonzalez, charge d'affaires a.i. from the Embassy of Colombia touched on Lopez's work regarding Korean ceramics during the Yeoju Ceramic Festival last month. “We were represented by Duvan Lopez, who experienced an exchange of knowledge and experiences of one of the m

Jun 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Colombian artist takes inspiration from Korean ceramics
Foreign Affairs

International Yoga Day to celebrate well-being of body, mind

From left, Nabi Joy CEO Joy Kim, columnist Kim Tae-hoon, actor Chung Ae-rie, Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar and Korea Yoga Association President Yoon Woo-geun pose during a media event announcing the ninth International Yoga Day celebrations in Korea at the embassy's cultural center in central Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Embassy of India in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooOriginating in India primarily as a spiritual practice, yoga has become popular in Korea as a way of harmonizing physical health and spiritual wellness.The celebrations for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21 and promotes worldwide health, harmony and peace, returns to Korea with over 2,000 people gathering in Seoul Olympic Park to practice outdoors after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.Ambassador of India to Korea Amit Kumar highlighted the relevance of yoga in contemporary life to deal with to escalating stress levels and illnesses."During the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of Yoga also helped address issues relating to mental anxiety and mental health. Yoga today is therefore a strong aspect of prev

Jun 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
International Yoga Day to celebrate well-being of body, mind
Politics

Embassy of Italy celebrates Republic Day

Italian Ambassador to South Korea Federico Failla delivers a speech at an event celebrating the country's Republic Day at his residence in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Embassy of Italy in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Italy in Korea hosted an event, Friday, marking the 77th anniversary of the country's birth. Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla highlighted the country's longstanding commitment to upholding fundamental democratic values, freedom, human rights and promoting international peace and security in partnership with Korea, ahead of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year. "In 1946, Italy decided to have a clean break with its recent past and to start a new chapter of its system. Italy became a founding member of the European Union and a responsible member and top contributor to the UN budget in UN peace operations," he said during the ceremony held at his residence in Yongsan District, central Seoul. Failla emphasized the importance of collaboration in dealing with global threats. "We have global challenges in front of us that a

Jun 5, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Embassy of Italy celebrates Republic Day
Politics

Veterans' affairs agency upgraded

A banner announcing the elevation of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs from sub-ministry status to a full-fledged ministry is displayed on the outside of the ministry's headquarters in Sejong Government Complex, Sunday. This change, effective from Monday, aligns with President Yoon Suk Yeol's campaign promise, officially promoting the ministry to a full-scale level, and current head of the ministry Park Min-shik has been reappointed to continue his leadership role in the now upgraded ministry. Yonhap

Jun 4, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Veterans' affairs agency upgraded
Society

Month of remembrance

Members of the Songpa District branch of the Korea Disabled Veterans Organization salute before the graves of their comrades who fought in the Vietnam War at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, southern Seoul, Thursday. In Korea, June is a month dedicated to honoring and remembering patriots and veterans with Memorial Day observed on June 6. Yonhap

Jun 1, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Month of remembrance
Foreign Affairs

Danish ambassador at World Climate Industry Expo

Ambassador of Denmark to Korea Svend Olling, second from right, introduces the Danish Pavilion at the World Climate Industry Expo to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, first from right, during the World Climate Industry Expo at BEXCO in the southern city of Busan, May 25. The Danish Pavilion featured energy-related companies and organizations with the aim of boosting bilateral cooperation on clean energy, particularly offshore wind power and hydrogen. Courtesy of Embassy of Denmark in Korea

Jun 1, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Danish ambassador at World Climate Industry Expo
Foreign Affairs

The Elders stress intergenerational collaboration in addressing global challenges

Former United Nations Secretary-General and Elders Deputy Chair Ban Ki-moon, right, speaks with The Elders Chair Mary Robinson, center, and The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin during a discussion on global challenges during The Elders' visit to Korea at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulRobinson, Ban call for collective action towards AI regulationBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Elders, an advisory group of 11 global leaders, underscored the critical role of intergenerational dialogue and collaboration in addressing existential threats facing humanity, such as climate change and the unregulated advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) during their visit to Korea.Mary Robinson, chair of The Elders and former president of Ireland, and Ban Ki-moon, former United Nations secretary-general, sat down with Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Wednesday, to wrap up their visit to Korea, encompassing their biannual board meeting as well as a series of discussions with Korean authorities including with President Yoon Suk Yeol.The

May 31, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
The Elders stress intergenerational collaboration in addressing global challenges
Foreign Affairs

ASEAN Trade Fair

Ambassadors from ASEAN member states take a tour around the ASEAN Trade Fair as part of SEOUL FOOD 2023, one of the largest food exhibitions in Asia, at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The ASEAN-Korea Centre, with input from ASEAN embassies in Korea, is hosting the ASEAN Trade Fair to showcase food and beverage products from ASEAN countries and boost business ties between ASEAN and Korea until June 2. Courtesy of ASEAN-Korea Centre

May 30, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
ASEAN Trade Fair
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