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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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Full-fledged resumption of int'l flights

Air passengers queue up at check-in counters at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 in Incheon, west of Seoul, Wednesday. As of Wednesday midnight, all flight restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic since April 2020 were lifted, allowing Korea's largest airport to run 24 hours with up to 40 flights landing per hour. The government also removed the mandatory seven-day self-isolation period for all international arrivals, regardless of nationality or vaccination status. Yonhap

Jun 8, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Full-fledged resumption of int'l flights
Foreign Affairs

Ukraine invites Korea to build technological hub, infrastructure after war

Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Senik speaks during a media briefing at the country's embassy in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap By Kwon Mee-yooUkraine's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Senik asked the Korean government and private businesses here to participate in the reconstruction of the country after the Russian invasion, especially to rebuild infrastructure and establish a technological hub. Senik is visiting Korea from Monday through Wednesday to discuss Korea's cooperation in rebuilding Ukraine. He is the first high-ranking official from Ukraine to make an official visit to Korea since the Russian invasion began in February. "We sincerely believe that we will win and already started to work on a recovery plan. The success story of Korea building a very successful economy (after the Korean War) is a case study for Ukraine and we look forward to inviting experts from Korea as well as businesses and the government t

Jun 7, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Ukraine invites Korea to build technological hub, infrastructure after war
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Denmark leads the way in green transition

Danish Ambassador to Korea Einar Jensen introduces the country's leading wind power technology during an interview with The Korea Times at the Embassy of Denmark in central Seoul, May 25. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Kwon Mee-yooWith the effects of climate change now visibly and tangibly affecting the daily lives of people around the globe, sustainability is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. The Northern European country of Denmark is rising as a model case for countering climate change while securing economic growth."Sustainability has always been a keyword for Denmark. The government upholds sustainability as one of its core values, and takes a crosscutting approach to mainstreaming it across all sectors. Nobody can solve climate issues on their own ― we need to do it all together," Danish Ambassador to Korea Einar Jensen said during an interview with The Korea Times at the country's embassy, May 25. Denmark aims to build the world's first energy island and usher in a new era for offshore wind production. The islands are expected to play a major role in the phasing-out of

Jun 7, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Denmark leads the way in green transition
  • Here's why Denmark and Korea are a perfect green match
  • A greener, circular world through innovation
Foreign Affairs

African ambassadors share experiences in Korea

African diplomats in Korea and former Korean diplomats to Africa talk about their experiences during an Africa Week talk concert at the Dohwaseogil Cultural Complex in central Seoul, May 31. From left are moderator Lee Eun-bin, former Korean Ambassador to Tanzania Song Geum-young, Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura, former Korean Ambassador to Democratic Republic of the Congo Kwon Ki-chang, Rwandan First Counselor Claude Ganza, Kenyan Counselor Lorraine Owele and moderator Ndagijimana Frank Aimee Rodrigue. Courtesy of the Korea-Africa FoundationBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) hosted 2022 Africa Week from May 25 to June 6, commemorating Africa Day and enhancing understanding on Africa in Korea. Co-organized with the African Group of Ambassadors in Korea, this year's Africa Week was headlined by an African art exhibition as well as a seminar on public diplomacy, an African music concert by Hareem and two talk concerts on Africa. During the second talk concert held May 31 at the Dohwaseogil Cultural Complex, Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea Togolani Edris

Jun 6, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
African ambassadors share experiences in Korea
Foreign Affairs

Colombia's cultural diversity shines at Seoul book fair

The Colombia pavilion at the Seoul International Book Fair gives a peek into the vibrant literature of the Latin American country at Coex from June 1 to 5. Newsis By Kwon Mee-yooColombia has been invited to the 2022 edition of the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) as the guest of honor, the first time for a Spanish-speaking country. Colombian Minister of Culture Angelica Mayolo Obregon said it is important to strengthen cultural ties between Colombia and Korea. "We see this book fair as a great opportunity to show our cultural richness through our literature," Mayolo said during a video interview with The Korea Times, Wednesday. Ahead of the SIBF, Korea participated in Colombia's Bogota International Book Fair as guest of honor and Mayolo said it was a great success with more than 500,000 visitors. Mayolo said she met Eun Hee-kyung, author of "Bird's Gift" and a member of the Korean delegation, twice during the fair and her book and presentation were impressive.

Jun 6, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Colombia's cultural diversity shines at Seoul book fair
Foreign Affairs

Festa della Repubblica

Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla, center, makes a toast with Deputy Foreign Minister Yeo Seung-bae, left, and Rep. Hong Young-pyo of the Korea-Italy Parliamentarians' Union during the Italian national day of celebration at the ambassador's residence in Seoul, Thursday. On June 2, Italians celebrate "Festa della Repubblica," or the Republic Day, which commemorates the referendum of 1946, which marked the beginning of modern Italian republic and ending of the monarchy. Courtesy of the Embassy of Italy in Korea

Jun 6, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Festa della Repubblica
Politics

DPK embroiled in post-election blame game

Park Hong-keun, floor leader and acting chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), speaks during a meeting of lawmakers and party officials at the National Assembly in Seoul on Friday to discuss the aftermath of the party's defeat in Wednesday's elections. YonhapLee Jae-myung's election victory tarnishedBy Kwon Mee-yooThe main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has been reeling from the consequences of its crushing defeat in the June 1 local elections, just months after its humiliating loss in the presidential race.The party is deeply divided as lawmakers blame Lee Jae-myung, a former DPK presidential candidate who unsuccessfully ran in the March 9 presidential election and the winner of the June 1 by-election in Incheon to become a lawmaker, for his premature return to politics.The DPK only secured five out of 17 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts. Lee succeeded in joining the National Assembly by winning a by-election in Incheon's Gyeyang District, but his victory was tarnished by the party's defeat. Although he won the election, he has been

Jun 4, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
DPK embroiled in post-election blame game
  • How a young activist failed to reform the Democratic Party
Foreign Affairs

New US ambassador expected to arrive in Korea later this summer

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg, left, takes his oath at the Department of State, Thursday (local time). He plans to arrive in Seoul later this summer. Courtesy of U.S. Embassy in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooNew U.S. ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg took his oath of office and is expected to arrive in Seoul to begin his tenure later this summer. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul said Friday on its social media that Goldberg was officially sworn in at the Department of State, Thursday (local time). The embassy welcomed Goldberg, saying he would bring "a wealth of knowledge and experience to strengthen our growing global partnership.""I'd like to send my regards to everyone in Korea, everyone in Seoul saying how proud and honored I am to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea. We just had a small swearing-in ceremony, which was very nice. I'm really looking forward to getting there and seeing all of Korea, all the people at the embassy," Goldberg said in a video clip posted on the embassy's Twitter.U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Goldberg as the new head of the U.S. diplom

Jun 3, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
New US ambassador expected to arrive in Korea later this summer
Politics

Re-elected Mayor Oh Se-hoon steps closer to big dream

Oh Se-hoon, first row center, incumbent Seoul Mayor and the candidate of the ruling People Power Party for the Seoul mayoral election, raises hands with his campaign team in celebration in Seoul, Wednesday, as he watches TV coverage of an exit poll showing Oh being projected to win the election over Song Young-gil, the candidate of the main opposition Democratic Party. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-geunBy Kwon Mee-yooIncumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has won another term in the election against Song Young-gil of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). With the victory, he is poised to become a potential candidate for the next presidential election. The Seoul mayoral post has long been considered a springboard for the presidency. Former President Lee Myung-bak was mayor of the city before his landslide victory in the 2007 presidential election. As the vote count wrapped up, Oh secured 59 percent of the votes, whereas his rival Song scored 39.2 percent. The support trend appearing in actual votes counted was in line with the exit poll re

Jun 1, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Re-elected Mayor Oh Se-hoon steps closer to big dream
Politics

Independent candidates fear losing out as voters mark 7 paper ballots

Seven paper ballots for local elections are seen at an early voting station in Incheon International Airport, May 26. During the June 1 local elections, most voters have to vote on seven ballots, from metropolitan mayors to lower-level council members. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooVoters have gone to the polls once again to vote in local elections and National Assembly by-elections on Wednesday, about three months after the presidential election. Unlike the presidential election in which voters marked only one paper ballot to choose the country's leader, this time voters in most of the electoral districts were given seven ballots. Those who live in the eight constituencies where by-elections for Assembly seats were held concurrently had to mark eight ballot papers. A handful of colorful ballots could cause confusion as voters have to choose candidates for city councils as well as education superintendents. Voters being requested to mark seven or eight different ballot papers to select their favorite candidates could give some disadvantage to independent candidates and lower-level council hea

Jun 1, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Independent candidates fear losing out as voters mark 7 paper ballots
  • Koreans head to polls in local elections
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