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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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EU, UK envoys share experiences with young students

Gareth Weir, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy to Korea, answers a student's question during the Youth Ambassador Academy event at the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. Courtesy of Korean Culture AssociationBy Kwon Mee-yooA group of students brimming with curiosity took turns approaching the stage to ask questions to foreign envoys in Korea, namely European Union Ambassador Maria Castillo-Fernandez and Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Gareth Weir, during the Youth Ambassador Academy event at the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday.Hosted by the Korean Culture Association, the camp aims to offer an educational experience to younger generations, helping the students prepare for careers in the global era.As the event returned, in response to inquiries from students and after being on a hiatus for years due to the pandemic, participants were enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage in face-to-face dialogue with the envoys and ask an array of questions ranging from how to accomplish their childhood

Feb 20, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
EU, UK envoys share experiences with young students
Foreign Affairs

Korea calls for Japan's response on forced labor issue

Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, right, shakes hands with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshima Hayashi during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooForeign Minister Park Jin met his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi in Munich, Germany, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Saturday (local time). He urged the Japanese side to make a political decision on the issue of wartime forced labor compensation."We have talked about all the major issues," Park told reporters after a 35-minute meeting with Hayashi, urging the Japanese side to make a political decision for a sincere response."We understand each other's positions and now we need political commitment," Park added.Minister Park's calls for a "political decision" from the Japanese side suggests that the diplomatic authorities are done exploring possible avenues for agreement.A foreign ministry official explained that given the sensitivity of the issue for both nations, the importance of their meeting was that Park conveyed South Kore

Feb 19, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea calls for Japan's response on forced labor issue
Foreign Affairs

Indonesia aims to bolster ties with Korea via ASEAN chairmanship

Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto speaks during a media briefing at his residence in Yeouido, Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Embassy of Indonesia in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooDuring an annual media briefing at the ambassador's residence in Yeouido, Seoul, on Friday, Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto addressed two main themes: Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN this year and the 50th anniversary of Korea-Indonesia diplomatic relations.Ambassador Sulistiyanto highlighted that the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-Korea friendship centered on people-to-people exchanges for the development of stronger relations, shared understandings and strengthened government-to-government, business-to-business ties.Sulistiyanto, who serves as the Chair for the ASEAN Committee in Seoul as of January 2023, introduced the theme of "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth" for Indonesia's ASEAN chairmanship. It is based on three main pillars: ASEAN Matters, ASEAN as the epicenter of growth and the implementation of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific."Indonesia proposed several initiatives

Feb 19, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indonesia aims to bolster ties with Korea via ASEAN chairmanship
Foreign Affairs

ASEAN-Korea Centre annual meeting of council

Council directors of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) and AKC Secretary General Kim Hae-yong, fourth from left, do the ASEAN handshake during the center's 15th Annual Meeting of the Council at Lotte Hotel Seoul, Thursday. This year the center will focus on exploring ways to reinforce co-prosperity and solidarity between ASEAN and Korea, aligning with the renewed global cooperation endeavors.

Feb 17, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
ASEAN-Korea Centre annual meeting of council
Foreign Affairs

New Zealand ambassador bids farewell

Ambassador of New Zealand to Korea Philip Turner speaks during a reception commemorating Waitangi Day and wrapping up his five-year term in Korea at his residency in central Seoul's Yongsan District, Feb. 14. Turner said it has been a privilege to be in Korea during this time, which he described as "Korea's moment in the sun," as the country is currently enjoying economic success and enhancing its soft power on the global stage. Courtesy of Embassy of New Zealand in Korea

Feb 17, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
New Zealand ambassador bids farewell
Foreign Affairs

Korea Times launches Global Business Club with Indonesia

Participants to The Korea Times Global Business Club highlighting opportunities in Indonesia applaud at the Press Center in central Seoul, Thursday. In the first row, seventh from left, is Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin and in the first row, eighth from left, is Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukIndonesia seeks cooperation in creative industry with KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea Times hosted the inaugural edition of its Global Business Club (GBC) aiming to become a platform for business leaders and professionals to exchange experiences and insights to enhance international business perspectives.Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin introduced Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto during the first session of the business club under the theme, "Korean Business Opportunities in Indonesia” held at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, Thursday.Oh expressed hopes of Sulistiyanto's contribution to the club, which would bring unique and valuable insights not easily available from other sources."We kno

Feb 16, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Times launches Global Business Club with Indonesia
  • Korea-Indonesia partnership to bolster trade, investment, human exchanges
  • Growing Indonesian economy offers opportunities for Korea
  • Indonesia wants more investment from Korean financial firms
Foreign Affairs

Growing Indonesian economy offers opportunities for Korea

Graphic by Cho Sang-won By Kwon Mee-yooIndonesia, an archipelagic country comprised of over 17,000 islands, bridges the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is a diverse and rapidly developing country with a population of around 276 million people, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has experienced consistent economic growth in recent years. In 2022, the country's economy expanded at a rate of 5.31 percent, representing its highest annual growth rate since 2013, according to Statistics Indonesia.Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto described the country's strong economic performance last year as it come out from the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.86 percent in August 2022, down from 6.49 percent in the same period the previous year.Last year, both investment realization and total trade experienced double-digit growth, with materialized foreign direct investment (FD

Feb 16, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Growing Indonesian economy offers opportunities for Korea
  • Korea-Indonesia partnership to bolster trade, investment, human exchanges
  • Korea Times launches Global Business Club with Indonesia
Foreign Affairs

Swiss Embassy unveils 60th anniversary program

A logo commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Switzerland features the two countries' national flowers mugunghwa, right, and edelweiss. Courtesy of Swiss Embassy in SeoulBy Kwon Mee-yooKorea and Switzerland established diplomatic relations on Feb. 11, 60 years ago. The Swiss Embassy in Seoul scheduled over 25 events throughout this year to commemorate the occasion. To begin the celebration, the embassy released a teaser video highlighting the two countries' friendship through traditional paper cutting craft and a logo that symbolizes their national flowers, mugunghwa (rose of Sharon) and edelweiss."I look forward to a year filled with opportunities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and deepen our friendship and collaboration with the Republic of Korea," Ambassador of Switzerland to Korea Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli said.The embassy also launched swisskorea60.org, a special website dedicated to the 60th-anniversary celebrations, introducing a series of events in the domains of politics, economy, science, business, tourism and c

Feb 15, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Swiss Embassy unveils 60th anniversary program
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Outpouring of help deepens Korea-Turkey ties after devastating quake: ambassador

Turkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer speaks during his visit to The Korea Times in central Seoul, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulEnvoy expresses gratitude for Korea's rapid response to disasterBy Kwon Mee-yooTurkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer conveyed his appreciation for the assistance provided by the Korean people for his country, which was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake last week. Tamer added that the outpouring of help has "reopened the pages" of their shared history.The ambassador said the recent earthquake made him truly recognize the brotherly bond between Korea and Turkey. "Prior to coming to Korea, I know that there's a brotherhood between our two nations, but I thought it was just lip service for what happened 70 years ago. But when the earthquake happened, our brotherhood relations reached the second phase," the ambassador said during his visit to The Korea Times, Tuesday."You have to come to Korea to understand that feeling. It's not you will not understand that feeling from the distance, but once you come to Korea and see (Korean's response), it's

Feb 14, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Outpouring of help deepens Korea-Turkey ties after devastating quake: ambassador
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Serbia hopes to become Korea's gateway to Europe

Serbian Ambassador to Korea Nemanja Grbic speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the country's embassy in central Seoul, Feb. 6. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukSerbian ambassador looks to grow awareness of country beyond sporting prowessBy Kwon Mee-yooSerbia is not widely recognized in Korea, however, the nation has been gaining more attention in recent years, mainly due to the success of its athletes and sports teams. Serbian Ambassador to Korea Nemanja Grbic expressed his hopes for increased cooperation across a broader range of areas between the two countries in an interview with The Korea Times at the country's embassy in central Seoul, Feb. 6.The interview occurred during the lead up to Serbia's Statehood Day, which is observed on Feb. 15."It is a day on which the First Serbian Uprising occurred against the Ottoman Empire, who was ruling Serbia at that time, in 1804. That was the first (Serbian) uprising on Feb. 15. And also on the same date, we adopted the first modern constitution of Serbia (in 1835). So that's why we celebrate Feb. 15 every year," Ambassador Grb

Feb 12, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Serbia hopes to become Korea's gateway to Europe
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