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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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UK, S. Korea collaborate to defend against cyberattacks

Participants of the Cyber Week forum, hosted by the British Embassy in South Korea, pose at Four Seasons Seoul, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooThe British Embassy in Seoul hosted Cyber Week, which consisted of a series of events aimed at promoting collaboration between South Korea and the United Kingdom on cybersecurity, bringing together experts from the U.K. and South Korean governments as well as the private sector.British ambassador to Seoul Colin Crooks noted how the pace and scale of global digital development have transformed our societies, businesses and organizations over the past decade during a two-day seminar on U.K. cybersecurity policy at Four Seasons Seoul, Wednesday."Rapid technological advancements and associated cost reductions have brought the world closer together than ever before, granting increased access to prosperity and innovation in free-market democratic systems. However, our societies are now threatened by malicious actors who seek to use technology to undermine democracy and disrupt free markets," Colins said. "As a responsible

Feb 11, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
UK, S. Korea collaborate to defend against cyberattacks
Foreign Affairs

International Greek Language Day

Kim Kee-young, left, translator of Homer's "Odyssey," shakes hands with Greek Ambassador to Korea Ekaterini Loupas after an event introducing the Greek classic at Youngpoong Bookstore's Jongno Branch, Thursday. The event was organized in commemoration of International Greek Language Day, which falls on Feb. 9, to celebrate the significant role the Greek language has played in shaping world culture. Courtesy of Embassy of Greece in Korea

Feb 10, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
International Greek Language Day
Foreign Affairs

German, Israeli embassies jointly honor Holocaust victims

German Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiffenstuel, National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo's Chief of Staff Park Kyung-mee, Israeli Ambassador to Korea Akiva Tor and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg hold signs commemorating the victims and survivors of the Holocaust during a ceremony commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Goethe Institute in central Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooThe United Nations established Jan. 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and raise awareness through education to prevent future acts of genocide.The embassies of Germany and Israel in Korea hosted an event at the Goethe Institute, Monday, to honor Holocaust victims and survivors ― who fought against the violence, disinformation and hate speech that led to systemic injustice, discrimination and ultimately, genocide ― during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.The embassies have held joint commemorations for this day in Korea for several years as an example of friendship.

Feb 8, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
German, Israeli embassies jointly honor Holocaust victims
Society

Support for earthquake victims in Turkey

Korean rescue workers move equipment for quake-related support to Turkey at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Korea will send more than 60 rescue workers and provide $5 million in emergency humanitarian aid to assist Turkey, hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Yonhap

Feb 7, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Support for earthquake victims in Turkey
Foreign Affairs

Q&A NEOM CEO confident of building unrivaled futuristic city in desert

Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM / Courtesy of NEOM'NEOM is being developed to find solutions to huge challenges facing humanity'By Kwon Mee-yooThe $500 billion NEOM development is a highly ambitious and innovative mega project of Saudi Arabia, developing a series of smart cities along the Red Sea in the northwestern region of the country. It is attracting attention from around the world for its scale and innovation. "A new development built from the ground up at the global crossroads, NEOM incorporates the world's most advanced technologies to redefine how we live, work and play,” NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr told The Korea Times. NEOM is a crucial component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, as it is a tangible embodiment of the ambitious plan to diversify the country's economy and improve the quality of life. Al-Nasr emphasized that NEOM's role in Vision 2030 is to serve as a catalyst for finding innovative solutions to these global problems.“As a region, NEOM is being developed to find solutions to the huge challenges facing humanity caused by issues that include climate change, un

Feb 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[Q&A] NEOM CEO confident of building unrivaled futuristic city in desert
  • INTERVIEW Saudi Arabia seeks greater cooperation with Korea in NEOM
Foreign Affairs

Argentina hopes to strengthen nuclear cooperation with Korea

Argentina's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Daniel Filmus speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at a hotel in Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Embassy of Argentina in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooArgentina's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Daniel Filmus visited Korea last week for four days, meeting with a Korean minister and top scientists to discuss cooperation in the field of science with a focus on nuclear energy and lithium. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to implement a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two countries in July 2022, which centers on cooperation in information and communication technology.Filmus described his meeting with Korea's Science and ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho as fruitful because the MOU is a significant milestone."Because it (MOU) allows us to deepen cooperation in science and technology with Korea on issues that both countries have defined as strategic, such as mining, agro-industry, green hydrogen production, climate issues, aerospace, biotechnology and nanotechnology," Filmus said during an interview with

Feb 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Argentina hopes to strengthen nuclear cooperation with Korea
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Saudi Arabia seeks greater cooperation with Korea in NEOM

An illustration shows a rendering of Oxagon, a floating innovation island of NEOM / Courtesy of NEOMMega development project offers unlimited opportunities for bilateral partnershipBy Kwon Mee-yooNadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM / Courtesy of NEOMKorea and Saudi Arabia have a strong and long-standing relationship, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. This friendship is now poised to enter a new phase with NEOM, a massive smart city development project in northwestern Saudi Arabia, as Korea seeks to play a prominent role in the construction of the megacity.Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said Saudi Arabia views Korea as an indispensable partner and ally in the international arena and sees great potential for collaboration between the two countries in the NEOM project."We feel very fortunate to have collaborated with Korean companies on several leading-edge infrastructure projects over the past 50 years, which have strengthened both our nations," Al-Nasr said during a written interview with The Korea Times.NEOM, announced by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister

Feb 6, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Saudi Arabia seeks greater cooperation with Korea in NEOM
  • Q&A NEOM CEO confident of building unrivaled futuristic city in desert
Foreign Affairs

Cambodian ministers highlight potential for growth, cooperation

Participants of the Cambodia-Korea Business and Investment Forum pose for a photo at InterContinental Seoul COEX in southern Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy By Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea-Cambodia free trade agreement (FTA) went into effect last December, marking a new phase in the relationship between the two countries. To promote the new FTA and raise awareness of opportunities in Cambodia, the Embassy of Cambodia in Korea organized a forum at a hotel in southern Seoul, Friday.The bilateral FTA signals a higher level of market liberalization compared to the existing Korea-ASEAN FTA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a multilateral trade pact covering 10 ASEAN states and five partners of Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and Korea.There are high expectations for the FTA between Korea, known for its advanced technology, and Cambodia, a rapidly developing country with political and economic stability in the ASEA

Jan 28, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Cambodian ministers highlight potential for growth, cooperation
Foreign Affairs

Indonesia celebrates 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea via virtual event

Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto speaks during an online event kicking off the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Indonesia, Thursday. Courtesy of the Embassy of Indonesia in Seoul By Kwon Mee-yooIndonesia marked the beginning of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Indonesia through an online event connecting the two countries on Thursday. Korean and Indonesian diplomats and government officials gathered virtually to celebrate the occasion, and discussed economic partnerships and the creative economy during the event. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said in a video message that, "this anniversary calls for a closer friendship and partnership," which includes building a greener and more sustainable economy, as well as promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin highlighted how cultural and creative collaboration between peopl

Jan 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indonesia celebrates 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea via virtual event
Foreign Affairs

New ambassadors present credentials

President Yoon Suk Yeol is seen at an event where he officially received Letters of Credence from new ambassadors-designate to Korea at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, Thursday. Twelve ambassadors-designate presented their credentials, including Michelle Winthrop from Ireland, Deyab Farhan Al-Rashidi from Kuwait, Lim Juay Jin from Malaysia, Pablo Ernesto Scheiner Correa from Uruguay, Begench Durdyyev from Turkmenistan, Anne Kari Hansen Ovind from Norway, Istvan Szerdahelyi from Hungary, Jyoti Pyakuryal from Nepal, Ramin Hasanov from Azerbaijan, Murat Tamer from Turkiye, Amit Kumar from India and Carlos Eduardo Emanuele Moran from Ecuador. Joint Press Corps

Jan 26, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
New ambassadors present credentials
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