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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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North Korea seeks to tame South Korea: unification minister

Unification Minister Kwon Young-se prepares to depart for Germany from Incheon International Airport, Sunday. Kwon will attend the 32nd anniversary of German Unity Day there. YonhapPyongyang launches missiles four times during past weekBy Kwon Mee-yooNorth Korea's motives behind its test launches of missiles four times in the week since Sept. 25 are complicated, said Unification Minister Kwon Young-se, adding that taming South Korea's newly inaugurated Yoon Suk-yeol government is one of the goals of the reclusive nation. "(North Korea) wants to take control of matters about the Korean Peninsula and they want to upgrade their weapons at the same time," Kwon said at Incheon International Airport, Sunday, before departing for Germany to attend German Unity Day celebrations.Drawing attention from the U.S. government is another possible reason behind North Korea's provocations, he said. North Korea test-fired a total of seven missiles at four times from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. It fired a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on Sept. 25, followed by two missiles each on Sept. 28 and 29 and two

Oct 2, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
North Korea seeks to tame South Korea: unification minister
Foreign Affairs

'Sarang' festival kicks off to bring Indian culture to Korea

New Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar speaks during a press briefing introducing this year's Sarang Festival organized by the embassy at the Indian Cultural Center, Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of the Embassy of India in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooA festival full of Indian dance, music and art will be held throughout Korea from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14.The Embassy of India in Korea announced that "Sarang ― the Festival of India in Republic of Korea" returns with a variety of festivities after a two-year hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. New Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar said how India and Korea share historical and cultural heritage such as the marriage of Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya and King Suro and the humanitarian support exchanged by India during the Korean War."In contemporary times, our two countries continue working on expanding relations in the areas of economy, culture, security, supply chains, energy and knowledge based on the shared vision of people, peace and prosperity on the bedrock of our relations," the ambassador said during a press briefing ahead of the festiv

Sep 30, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
'Sarang' festival kicks off to bring Indian culture to Korea
Foreign Affairs

Indonesian Embassy celebrates 77th Independence Day

Dita Karang, Indonesian member of K-pop girl band Secret Number, sings Indonesia's national anthem "Indonesia Raya" during a reception honoring the 77th Independence Day of Indonesia on Some Sevit floating island in Seoul, Wednesday. She wore a batik dress designed by Indonesian designer Wirama Pratama. Courtesy of Embassy of Indonesia in Korea

Sep 29, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indonesian Embassy celebrates 77th Independence Day
Foreign Affairs

Embassies join Jeongdong Culture Night

British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks gives a tour of his residence to Korean media ahead of Jeongdong Culture Night, Friday. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooJeong-dong area is known as a diplomatic center in Korea's early modern history and is still home to several embassies in Seoul.As Jeongdong Culture Night, a festival celebrating the history and culture of the neighborhood in the heart of Seoul, returned from a two-year hiatus last Friday and Saturday, four embassies took part in the festivities.Nestled behind the Seoul Anglican Cathedral near Deoksu Palace, the old U.K. ambassador's residence is a Victorian-style architectural gem and is the only authentic building remaining in the area. The former legation building is now used as the ambassador's residence. British Ambassador Colin Crooks offered a tour of the compound, from Aston Hall to Broughton's Bar."We took part in this event because we want to take a step closer to the people of Seoul," Crooks said.Rouslan Kats, political, economic & public affairs counsellor of the Canadian Embassy, said the embassy has been participating

Sep 26, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Embassies join Jeongdong Culture Night
Arts & Theater

Lewben Art Foundation brings young artistic gems from Lithuania

Installation view of “Lewben Art Foundation Collection” exhibition at Art Corner H / Courtesy of Sun Blanket FoundationBy Kwon Mee-yooUgne Buzinskaite, director of the Lewben Art Foundation / Courtesy of Lewben Art FoundationThough little known in Korea, the northeastern European country of Lithuania has a vibrant art scene that came to attention when the country's pavilion won the Golden Lion for "Sun & Sea (Marina)" in 2019. The Baltic State has, even more, to offer in addition to the award-winning opera performed at an indoor beach installation and the Lewben Art Foundation, the sponsor of the Lithuanian pavilion in the Venice Biennale, brings parts of its collection, which centers on young talent, to Korea.The Lewben Art Foundation joined hands with the Sun Blanket Foundation of Korea to showcase talented artists from Lithuania and Latvia through a special exhibition at Art Corner H, a gallery operated by the Sun Blanket Foundation. The Lewben Art Foundation was founded by Lithuanian entrepreneur Vilius Kavaliauskas and his wife Rita to collect and exhibit works o

Sep 26, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Lewben Art Foundation brings young artistic gems from Lithuania
Foreign Affairs

Israeli embassy opens in metaverse

The Israel-Korea Metaverse, a virtual version of the Embassy of Israel in Korea, has an olive tree on its first floor. Courtesy of Embassy of Israel in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Israel in Korea opened in the metaverse, becoming the first diplomatic mission in the country to gain a presence in the virtual world.On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Israel, the Israeli Embassy opened a pavilion in the metaverse to offer information about Israel and promote exchanges between the two countries. "The Israel-Korea Metaverse is a truly unique platform for sharing a virtual reality immersive experience, the history of Israel-Korea relations and also for carrying out all kinds of interesting interactions between Israelis and Koreans. Even though they are 8,000 kilometers apart, yet in the metaverse, they are right next to each other," Israeli ambassador to Korea Akiva Tor said during a launching event at a hotel in Seoul, Sept. 20.According to the embassy, there is no other embassy metaverse with this level of functionality existing anywhere in

Sep 26, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Israeli embassy opens in metaverse
Politics

Yoon seeks cooperation with Canada in AI

President Yoon Suk-yeol, third from right, looks at a robotic hand demonstration ahead of a meeting with a group of artificial intelligence experts at the University of Toronto, Thursday. Yonhap By Kwon Mee-yooPresident Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Canada, Thursday (local time), to strengthen technological ties with the North American country. This visit is the last leg of his three-nation trip to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Yoon began his schedule in Canada by meeting with a group of experts on artificial intelligence (AI) in Toronto. At the University of Toronto, Yoon met with Geoffrey Hinton, a professor emeritus of computer science and a pioneer of deep learning, Garth Gibson, president of the Vector Institute, and Meric Gertler, president of the University of Toronto, along with Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Victor Fedeli.Yoon described Toronto as an AI powerhouse that researchers and big tech companies flock

Sep 23, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Yoon seeks cooperation with Canada in AI
  • Korea, Canada strengthen business ties during Yoon's visit
Foreign Affairs

Nordic Talks Korea discusses circular economy

Pernille Berg, science director at Bloxhub Denmark, speaks during the first session of the Nordic Talks Korea initiative at the Shilla Seoul hotel in central Seoul, Thursday. The 10th edition of Nordic Talks Korea, an event co-hosted by the Nordic embassies in Korea including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, highlighted the importance of innovation for the circular economy and green transition. Courtesy of the Embassy of Denmark in Korea

Sep 23, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Nordic Talks Korea discusses circular economy
Foreign Affairs

Arab Cultural Festival highlights Qatar World Cup

A visitor takes a look at the Arab Cultural Festival's Qatar World Cup pavilion at COEX in southern Seoul, Monday. This year, the festival centers on the Qatar World Cup, the first World Cup to ever be held in the Arab world. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooAs the 2022 Qatar World Cup draws closer, this year's Arab Cultural Festival in Seoul focuses on the first World Cup to ever be held in the Arab world.Co-hosted by the Korea-Arab Society, the Embassy of Qatar in Korea and the Korea International Trade Association, the 15th Arab Cultural Festival is running until Saturday at the lobby of COEX in southern Seoul. This year, the centerpiece is the Qatar World Cup pavilion, raising expectations for the upcoming mega sporting event slated for Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. "It is a very special time as the State of Qatar is two months away from organizing the first World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world with participation of 32 teams and 64 matches will be played at amazing stadiums," Qatari Ambassador to Korea Khalid Al-Hamar said. "With the new World Cup in our region, you we will see what we have

Sep 22, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Arab Cultural Festival highlights Qatar World Cup
Foreign Affairs

Artist of light Marco Lodola's works on display in Seoul

Marco Lodola's light sculpture, "The Beatles," is installed at Dongdaemun Design Plaza as part of the exhibition, "Light of the Future." Courtesy of the Embassy of Italy to KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooItalian neo-futurist artist Marco Lodola's iconic light sculptures are on view at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul, bridging Korea and Italy through his pop art.Some 40 of Lodola's neon and plexiglass artworks are on view at “Marco Lodola: Light of the Future," an exhibition co-hosted by the Italian Embassy in Korea, the Italian Cultural Center in Korea and the Seoul Design Foundation at Gallery Mun and Miraero Bridge of the DDP. Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla said that the Marco Lodola project is part of a series of events organized by the embassy to promote contemporary Italian design in Korea."We have spoken about design from a sustainability perspective and have focused in the past months also on the issues of communication and the creation of bridges between Italy and Korea," Failla said. "This September, the aspect that will be highlighted will be the rela

Sep 20, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Artist of light Marco Lodola's works on display in Seoul
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