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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

Denmark-Korea Hospital Alliance

Participants in the launching seminar of the Denmark-Korea Hospital Alliance pose ahead of the event held at the residence of Danish Ambassador-designate Svend Olling, ninth from left, in Seoul's Seongbuk District, Wednesday. The bilateral alliance aims to promote knowledge and experience sharing between the two countries' healthcare sectors with five hospitals from Korea and three from Denmark as inaugural members. Courtesy of Embassy of Denmark in Korea

Mar 30, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Denmark-Korea Hospital Alliance
Foreign Affairs

French admiral highlights importance of multilateralism in Indo-Pacific region

Rear Adm. Geoffroy d'Andigne, French Joint Commander of the Asia-Pacific and the French Armed Forces in French Polynesia, speaks during an interview in Seoul, Monday. NewsisBy Kwon Mee-yooThe joint commander of France's armed forces in Asia-Pacific welcomed South Korea's new Indo-Pacific strategy and highlighted the opportunity for stronger cooperation between Korea and France. Rear Adm. Geoffroy d'Andigne, French joint commander of the Asia-Pacific zone and armed forces in French Polynesia, said South Korea plays a crucial role in maintaining security and peace in Northeast Asia and it has the potential to contribute significantly to global security."I want to highlight that the release of the Korean Indo-Pacific strategy demonstrates that Korea and France have a unique opportunity to strengthen their cooperation. My visit is in line with these strategic convergence," d'Andigne said during a forum on maritime cooperation between South Korea and France in the Indo-Pacific, co-hosted by the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy and the Embassy of France in Seoul, Monday.The admiral is

Mar 30, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
French admiral highlights importance of multilateralism in Indo-Pacific region
Books

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr discusses value of Francophone literature in Africa

Senegalese writer Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, center, speaks during a meeting with Korean readers at the National Library of Korea in southern Seoul, Friday. On the left is moderator Kim Bo-hyun, a French language and literature professor at Korea University, and right is interpreter Pyun Hye-won, a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation. Courtesy of National Library of KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooSenegalese writer Mohamed Mbougar Sarr is a rising star in African literature who won the 2021 Prix Goncourt, one of the most prestigious French literary awards, for his novel "The Most Secret Memory of Men."Sarr visited Korea last week as part of the French Embassy in Korea's Goncourt Choice 2022-2023 program, promoting French-language literature here. It also coincided with the annual Francophonie Week in Seoul.Ambassador of France to Korea Philippe Lefort said a Senegalese novelist writing in French truly symbolizes the global nature of Francophonie during a meeting between Sarr and Korean readers at the National Library of Korea in southern

Mar 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Mohamed Mbougar Sarr discusses value of Francophone literature in Africa
Foreign Affairs

Indonesian investment minister promotes EV cooperation with Korea

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, left, shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho during their high-level meeting on investment in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Ministry of Economy and FinanceBy Kwon Mee-yooIndonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan speaks to Korean media at a hotel in central Seoul, Friday. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooIndonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan voiced hopes of increased cooperation with Korea in the field of electronic vehicles (EV) and a project to build a new capital of the Southeast Asian country, leveraging Korea's technological expertise and Indonesia's abundant resources.During his visit to Korea, the Indonesian minister met with Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho to discuss ways to cooperate in EV infrastructure, petrochemical plant and subway construction during a high-level dialogue on

Mar 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indonesian investment minister promotes EV cooperation with Korea
Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister hosts Iftar dinner for Muslims in Korea

Foreign Minister Park Jin, right, speaks with Moroccan Ambassador Chafik Rachadi, who serves as Dean of Arab Diplomatic Corps in Seoul, during an Iftar dinner hosted by Korea's foreign ministry in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at a hotel in Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign AffairsBy Kwon Mee-yooForeign Minister Park Jin hosted an Iftar dinner, Friday, emphasizing the significance of solidarity as Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan in Korea.“Ramadan is more than just a month of fasting. It is a time of solidarity. Over the past three years, we have come to realize all the more fully the deep meaning of the human connections in our world, reminding us that no one is an island,” Park said ahead of the dinner. “All humanity shared a shared plight and this fostered in us a sense of shared destiny, an affinity. Yet there are still countless individuals around the world who endure immense suffering ― be it due to poverty, disasters or conflict.”The minister continued on to express sympathy for people in need, particularly tho

Mar 26, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Foreign minister hosts Iftar dinner for Muslims in Korea
Foreign Affairs

Embassy of Pakistan celebrates national day

Pakistan's Ambassador to Korea Nabeel Munir, center, poses with guests during a reception celebrating Pakistan Day at a hotel in Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of Embassy of Pakistan in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Pakistan in Seoul commemorated the country's national day, Wednesday, paying tribute to the country's founding fathers and highlighting the friendship between the country and Korea. Ambassador of Pakistan to Korea Nabeel Munir noted that the occasion marks the adoption of the Pakistan Resolution in the city of Lahore on March 23, 1940. "It was a landmark in the history of Muslim political consciousness in British India. And it formed the basis of a peaceful constitutional struggle, that led to the creation of our beloved homeland seven years later on Aug. 14, 1947," the ambassador said during a reception celebrating the occasion, Wednesday. "And today, as we commemorate the day, we pay tribute to the struggle and the sacrifices of the leaders of the Pakistan Movement. But it is also a time of reflection and of renewing our resolve to continue working towards fulfilling t

Mar 25, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Embassy of Pakistan celebrates national day
Defense

S. Korea, US navies hold amphibious landing exercise

South Korean and U.S. vessels take part in a large-scale amphibious landing exercise, known as Ssangyong Drill, near the southeastern coastal city of Pohang, Wednesday. The exercise, held from Monday through April 3, resumed after five years of hiatus as part of the allies' Freedom Shield spring joint drill. According to the Navy and Marine Corps, some 1,600 sailors, 30 vessels, 70 fighter jets and 70 amphibious assault vehicles joined the exercise. Front row from right are amphibious assault ships ROKS Dokdo, ROKS Marado and USS Makin Island. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy

Mar 22, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
S. Korea, US navies hold amphibious landing exercise
Foreign Affairs

Kazakhstan goes to polls in hopes of change

A voter places ballots in a box at a polling station installed at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, Sunday. Kazakhstan held elections for members of the lower chamber of the parliament and the local representative bodies for the first time after the country's constitution was revised last year to strengthen principles of democracy. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooASTANA, Kazakhstan ― "We, as people of Kazakhstan, believe that the changes will take place and this is why we vote. I believe that my vote is an important decision that could be made," a voter said as she cast a ballot at a polling station installed at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, Kazakhstan, Sunday.She went to vote as the Central Asian nation held elections for members of the “Mazhilis,” or lower parliamentary chamber, and the “Maslikhats,” (local representative bodies), for the first time after the country's constitution was revised last year to strengthen its democratic principles.The 33-year-old teacher said she read up on

Mar 20, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Kazakhstan goes to polls in hopes of change
Foreign Affairs

Malaysia looks east to Korea for future economic growth

Malaysia's Minister of International Trade & Industry Tengku Zafrul Aziz delivers keynote speech during a seminar on business and investment opportunities in the Southeast Asian country at a hotel in Seoul, March 14. Courtesy of Embassy of Malaysia in Korea By Kwon Mee-yooMalaysia is one of the Southeast Asian countries that turned its gaze toward the East earlier than its neighbors. It has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Look East Policy (LEP), which aimed to gain knowledge and expertise from East Asian countries including Korea, Japan and China, when everyone else looked to the West.While the policy's first target was Japan, Malaysia is hopeful that now the LEP can contribute to strengthening ties with Korea amidst global challenges.Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) co-hosted a seminar on business and investment oppor

Mar 18, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Malaysia looks east to Korea for future economic growth
Foreign Affairs

Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Announcer-turned-author Sohn Mi-na poses after receiving the Spanish Order of Civil Merit from Ambassador of Spain to Korea Guillermo Kirkpatrick at the ambassador's residence, March 9. Courtesy of Uzurocks Entertainment By Kwon Mee-yooAnnouncer-turned-author Sohn Mi-na has received a Spanish Order of Civil Merit in recognition of her achievements in bridging Korea and Spain. According to her agency Uzurocks Entertainment Monday, Sohn received the medal from Spanish Ambassador to Korea Guillermo Kirkpatrick at the ambassador's residence, March 9.Sohn received the Officer's Cross class of the Order of Civil Merit, the highest honor for civilians, for her efforts in promoting Spain and its culture in Korea.Ambassador Kirkpatrick, who bestowed the medal on behalf of Spain's King Felipe VI, highlighted Sohn as a fine example of "people-to-people diplomacy.""Sohn not only promoted Spain and Spanish in Korea, but also helped Spanish ambassadors appointed to Korea to bette

Mar 15, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit
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