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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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PHOTOS Korea Times Forum on Korea-US alliance

Korea Times Chairman Seung Myung-ho, front row sixth from left, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho, seventh from left, and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Kim Tae-hyo, fifth from left, pose with distinguished guests before the beginning of the 2022 Korea Times Forum on new challenges facing the Korea-U.S. alliance held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) headquarters in central Seoul, Wednesday. From left in the first row are Pusan National University political science professor Robert Kelly; RAND Corporation policy analyst Soo Kim; American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) Chairman James Kim; Brazilian Ambassador Marcia Donner Abreu; Kim; Seung; Choo; Kuwaiti Ambassador Deyab Farhan Al-Rashidi; Lotte Corp. co-CEO Song Yong-dok; Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security assistant professor of international economy, trade and development studies Lee Hyo-young; partner attorney Shin Tong-chan at Yulchon LLC and C

Oct 26, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[PHOTOS] Korea Times Forum on Korea-US alliance
  • Korea, US work as a team to thwart North Korean threats: Yoon
Travel & Food

Tasting meat substitutes

Members of the Ambassadors' Spouses Association in Seoul (ASAS) try various dishes cooked with Shinsegae Food's alternative meat brand Better Meat at The Better, a pop-up store promoting the value of plant-based meats, in southern Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Shinsegae Food

Oct 26, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Tasting meat substitutes
Foreign Affairs

Poland mulls acquiring Redback armored vehicles from Korea

The Redback Korean infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) / Korea Times file By Kwon Mee-yooPoland is mulling the purchase of the Redback Korean infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), also known as AS-21, in addition to a series of recent military equipment deals with Korea, according to the Polish defense minister.Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak wrote on his Twitter Thursday (local time) that the Polish government is looking for ways to strengthen its mechanized troops and considering purchasing the AS-21 IFV from Korea to complement its homegrown Borsuk IFV. He attached photos of the Polish Borsuk IFV and the Korean Redback to the text. This is the first time that a high-ranking Polish official commented about importing the Korean IFV. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak writes about Korean infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) Redbac

Oct 21, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Poland mulls acquiring Redback armored vehicles from Korea
Foreign Affairs

Embassy of Pakistan hosts photo exhibition to celebrate independence

Ambassador of Pakistan to Korea Nabeel Munir speaks during a photo exhibition at Cheonggyecheon Gwanggyo Gallery in central Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of the Embassy of Pakistan in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Pakistan in Korea is presenting a series of photos as part of its celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan's independence.The photo exhibition, held at the Cheonggyecheon Gwanggyo Gallery through Oct. 24, features a variety of photography showcasing Pakistan's natural and cultural heritage."After a long and difficult struggle, it was on 14 August 1947 that we were able to throw off the yolk of colonialism, and surface as an independent state," Pakistan Ambassador to Korea Nabeel Munir said during the exhibition's opening, Tuesday. "Over the past 75 years, Pakistan has emerged as a strong, sovereign and self-confident country ― a country that has used its unique fusion of history and culture, its diversity and geography, its cuisine and people to create a nation that is on the march towards progress and prosperity,” he said.The exhibition was originally pl

Oct 20, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Embassy of Pakistan hosts photo exhibition to celebrate independence
Foreign Affairs

New Hungarian ambassador introduces abstract art

Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Istvan Szerdahelyi, second from left, poses for a photo with guests during a reception at the "Folded ― Unfolded" exhibition at Sungkok Art Museum, Friday. Courtesy of Hungarian Cultural Center SeoulBy Kwon Mee-yooAmbassador Istvan Szerdahelyi, Hungary's new envoy to Seoul, held a reception wrapping up an exhibition that introduced the country's contemporary art to Korea, Friday. The exhibit, "Folded ― Unfolded: Abstract painting by Hungarian artists in the 1960-1970s," was held at Sungkok Art Museum from Aug. 27 to Oct. 15, featuring art from MNB Arts & Culture, a contemporary art collection of the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzet Bank, MNB).About 70 artworks by 15 Hungarian artists from the collection showcase the characteristics of abstraction in Hungary's historical and geographical context in the 1960s and 1970s.Recently arrived in Korea, Szerdahelyi is an Asia expert, whose previous ambassadorships include postings to Japan and Singapore. Guests attend a reception at the "Folded ― Unfolded" exhibition, showcasing Hungarian abstract art, a

Oct 17, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
New Hungarian ambassador introduces abstract art
Foreign Affairs

Bogota mayor promotes investment opportunities in Colombia

Mayor of Bogota Claudia Lopez speaks during a breakfast meeting promoting investment opportunities in the Colombian capital at a hotel in Seoul, Oct. 12. Courtesy of Embassy of Colombia in SeoulBy Kwon Mee-yooMayor of Bogota Claudia Lopez visited Korea to attend the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) seventh World Congress and Summit of Local and Regional Leaders in Daejeon and promote investment opportunities in the Colombian capital, especially in the fields of infrastructure and mobility.The Colombian delegation is comprised of the mayor's office, Invest in Bogota, Metro Bogota and Procolombia.The mayor's office said this visit is a great opportunity to strengthen trade relations between the two countries as Bogota can be a great investment market for technology, innovation, pharmaceutical and cosmetics as well as city infrastructure projects.On Wednesday, Lopez held a breakfast meeting titled "Bogota: Business Opportunities in Mobility Infrastructure Projects" to promote investment opportunities in the capital and strengthen trade relations between the two countries. "The

Oct 17, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Bogota mayor promotes investment opportunities in Colombia
Foreign Affairs

Scots Guards band marches through Seoul

The Band of the Scots Guards, a British Army band which provides musical support to the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, marches from Sungnyemun Gate to Seoul Plaza, Sunday, as the band takes part in a special changing of the guard ceremony with the Korea Traditional Honor Guard. The Band of the Scots Guards visited Korea and performed at various venues around Seoul including Lotte Tower and the British ambassador's residence. Newsis

Oct 17, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Scots Guards band marches through Seoul
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Canadian foreign minister highlights importance of Indo-Pacific

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the Canadian Embassy in central Seoul, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Kwon Mee-yooCanada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly emphasized that Canada is a Pacific country and part of the Indo-Pacific community during her trip to Korea and Japan, as Canada shifts its attention to the Indo-Pacific region and develops its Indo-Pacific strategy. "For a long time, we've defined ourselves through the transatlantic relationship, which we value, and we'll continue to have strong ties to Europe. But we're also an Arctic and a Pacific country. So in that sense, we are finalizing the Indo-Pacific strategy right now," Joly said at an interview with The Korea Times at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, Thursday evening. She emphasized that Canada wants to be a reliable partner as a member of the Indo-Pacific region."Our goal is really to play a bigger role in the Indo-Pacific, because we know that the future of the world is linked to what will happen in this very important region of the world,” Jo

Oct 14, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Canadian foreign minister highlights importance of Indo-Pacific
Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian community rallies in front of Russian embassy

Members of the Ukrainian community in Korea hold signs asking for the international community to support their country amid Russia's invasion, during a press conference near the Embassy of Russia in central Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea

Oct 13, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Ukrainian community rallies in front of Russian embassy
Foreign Affairs

French-speaking entrepreneurs in Seoul

French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lefort, right, and Belgian Ambassador to Korea Francois Bontemps, first from left, who chairs the Council for the Promotion of Francophonie, pose for a photo during an event titled "Evening of French-speaking Entrepreneurs in Korea 2022" at the French ambassador's residence in central Seoul, Wednesday. The Cercle des Entrepreneurs Francophones en Coree (CEFC), an association of French-speaking entrepreneurs in Korea, organized the event to promote the achievements of members of their community. Courtesy of French Embassy in Korea

Oct 13, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
French-speaking entrepreneurs in Seoul
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