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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

Korean-Brazilian pianist commemorates immigrants' history

Brazilian Ambassador to Korea Marcia Donner Abreu delivers her opening remarks during pianist Leda Kim's recital commemorating the 60th anniversary of Korean immigration to Brazil at the JCC Art Center in central Seoul, Dec. 13. Korea TImes photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooOn Dec. 18, 1962, the first group of Korean immigrants to Brazil set sail on the Tjitjalengka, dreaming of carving out a new life on the other side of the world.The Embassy of Brazil in Seoul and Instituto Guimaraes Rosa co-hosted a concert commemorating the history of Korean immigration to Brazil at the JCC Art Center in central Seoul, Dec. 13. Korean-Brazilian pianist Leda Kim performed the music of Brazilian composers Heitor Villa-Lobos, Zequinha de Abreu, Claudio Franco de Sa Santoro, Mozart Camargo Guarnieri and Ernesto Julio de Nazareth at the recital with Korean cellist Jeon So-young. Brazilian Ambassador to Korea Marcia Donner Abreu said how these Korean immigrants to Brazil bridge the two countries during her speech ahead of the concert, wearing “hanbok” (Korean traditional costume) in the c

Dec 16, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korean-Brazilian pianist commemorates immigrants' history
Foreign Affairs

Promoting North Sulawesi of Indonesia

Ambassador of Indonesia to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto, right, hands a gift and flower bouquet to Indonesian designer and philanthropist Coreta Louise, left, after the Colorful North Sulawesi event, during which Louise's creations were showcased, at the ambassador's residence in Yeouido, Seoul, Dec. 6. The event was co-organized by the embassy and the North Sulawesi Provincial Government to promote tourism and creative economy of the province to the Korean market. Courtesy of Embassy of Indonesia in Korea

Dec 13, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Promoting North Sulawesi of Indonesia
Foreign Affairs

Kim Yuna to promote Korea-Canada ties

Retired figure skating champion Kim Yuna, right, poses with a plaque after being appointed as an honorary ambassador for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Canada, to be celebrated next year. Chargee d'Affaires a.i. of Canada to Korea Tamara Mawhinney, left, presented it to the Vancouver Olympic gold medalist at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, Monday. Mawhinney said that Kim is a symbol of the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries. Courtesy of Embassy of Canada in Korea

Dec 13, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Kim Yuna to promote Korea-Canada ties
Foreign Affairs

Dominican artist Iris Perez Romero explores diversity, resilience

Installation view of Iris Perez Romero's exhibition “The Art of Resilience,” at The Trinity Gallery in Seoul / Courtesy of The Trinity GalleryBy Kwon Mee-yooDominican artist Iris Perez Romero's works reflect her country's resilience and diversity.Perez visited Korea last month to host an exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and the Dominican Republic and take part in an artist residence program on Nami Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province."Korea is a country that holds a special place in my heart. This is my second visit to Korea and I think Koreans are the 'Latins' of Asia. I have found many similarities, especially in the history and people's personalities," she told The Korea Times. "The Dominican Republic is an island, but went through many ups and downs just like Korea. I wish my art could convey the message of resilience and connection to Koreans,” she said.Her exhibit, “The Art of Resilience,” was co-organized by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Korea and The Trinity Gallery to strengthen the part

Dec 12, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Dominican artist Iris Perez Romero explores diversity, resilience
Foreign Affairs

Mandela's daughter celebrates 30th anniversary of Korea-South Africa ties

South African Ambassador to Korea Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini, front row seventh from left, poses with guests at the gala dinner celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and South Africa at a hotel in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Embassy of South Africa in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of South Africa in Korea hosted a gala dinner, Thursday, wrapping up the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. South African Ambassador to Korea Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini, daughter of anti-apartheid activist and first president of South Africa Nelson Mandela, said this occasion has a special meaning for her. "This occasion is even more poignant for me, as less than three years after we established this relationship on Dec. 1, 1992, my father conducted the first state visit by a South African president," she said during the event. She recalled her visit to "the Land of the Morning Calm" with her father at the invitation of Korea's then President Kim Young-sam to further cement the ties between the countries. "As I joined him when he lay a w

Dec 12, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Mandela's daughter celebrates 30th anniversary of Korea-South Africa ties
Foreign Affairs

Christmas market

Ambassadors taking part in the European Christmas Market pose for a photo during the opening ceremony at Seongbukcheon Fountain Square in Seongbuk District, Seoul, Saturday. The embassies of Germany, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Poland, Finland and Hungary joined this year's event ― which has returned after three years of the pandemic. They offered traditional Christmas foods and crafts from their countries during the weekend. Courtesy of Seongbuk District Office

Dec 12, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Christmas market
Society

Bereaved families of Itaewon disaster victims organize civic group

Members of the Association of Families of Itaewon Disaster Victims announce its establishment during a press conference in Seoul, Saturday.By Kwon Mee-yooOn Saturday, 42 days after the deadly crowd crush in Itaewon on Oct. 29, the family members of victims established a civic organization, demanding a full government investigation of the accident.The organization, tentatively named the Association of Families of Itaewon Disaster Victims, consists of around 170 family members of 97 victims of the disaster, out of a total of 158 victims.The association has requested President Yoon Suk-yeol's apology and punishment for those responsible, an investigation into the disaster without political wrangling, establishment of a place for families of the victims to communicate and a memorial space for the victims and punishment for secondary offenses towards the victims.The family members criticized the government for not conducting a proper investigation into the accident.Lee Jong-cheol, the father of Lee Ji-han, a victim of the tragedy, asked why the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure H

Dec 11, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Bereaved families of Itaewon disaster victims organize civic group
Politics

Ex-President Lee Myung-bak likely to be pardoned

Former President Lee Myung-bak is expected to receive a special pardon later this year. Korea Times fileBy Kwon Mee-yooFormer President Lee Myung-bak is expected to receive a special pardon later this year as part of President Yoon Suk-yeol's second round of special pardons.According to the presidential office, Yoon is expected to grant special pardons at the end of the year. The presidential pardons are likely to be granted on December 28.The former president is serving a 17-year prison sentence for embezzlement and bribery. Lee, who governed the country from 2008 to 2013, was charged with 16 criminal allegations in 2018 and sentenced in 2020. Currently, Lee is out of prison, having been granted a temporary suspension of his sentence due to health issues. He initially filed the request for a three-month temporary suspension in June and then requested an extension for another three months in September. His suspension is set to expire on Dec. 28 at midnight. The Ministry of Justice will review the beneficiaries of the pardon on Dec. 20 and the government is expected to announce the of

Dec 11, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Ex-President Lee Myung-bak likely to be pardoned
Foreign Affairs

Korea's growing role in ASEAN Connectivity discussed at forum

Speakers and panelists to the 10th ASEAN Expanded Connectivity Forum, co-hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pose for a photo at Westin Josun Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of ASEAN-Korea CentreBy Kwon Mee-yooKorea has a growing opportunity to cooperate more with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the connectivity front, particularly in the establishment of digital infrastructure. The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) hosted the 10th edition of its ASEAN Expanded Connectivity Forum in Seoul, Thursday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the importance of ASEAN Connectivity, which bridges people and industries together to enhance ASEAN integration.ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary General Kim Hae-yong presented the connectivity efforts from ASEAN member states and their dialogue partners, as well as the role of the forum. "The forum has long served as a platform to discuss developments of ASEAN Connectivity and it facilitates ASEAN-Korea partnerships to support connectivity projects in the key sectors of infrastructure, e

Dec 8, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea's growing role in ASEAN Connectivity discussed at forum
Foreign Affairs

MOU with Atlantis SEZ

Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) President Lyeo Woon-ki, right, shakes hands with Matthew Cullinan, acting chief executive officer of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ), after signing a memorandum of understanding with the SEZ in South Africa, Monday. The Atlantis SEZ, situated on the west coast of South Africa near Cape Town, aims to promote green industries, such as renewable energy, in South Africa, and the KAF signed the MOU to support Korean companies interested in South Africa's clean energy and infrastructure projects. Courtesy of KAF

Dec 6, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
MOU with Atlantis SEZ
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