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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

Korea, Belgium round up 120th anniversary of ties with photo exhibition

Belgian photographer Frederik Buyckx's "First Snow," left, is on display at the "Horse Head" exhibition at the KF Gallery in central Seoul, as part of the 120th anniversary celebration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Belgium in 2021. Courtesy of Korea Foundation Belgian photographer explores connections between humans, natureBy Kwon Mee-yooWrapping up the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Belgium in 2021, Belgian photographer Frederik Buyckx presents a series of photos exploring the interactions between humans and nature.Co-hosted by the Korea Foundation (KF) and the Embassy of Belgium in Seoul, the exhibition sheds light on the simplicity and profoundness of nature in this complicated era at the KF Gallery in central Seoul. Korea Foundation Gallery President Lee Geun highlighted the longstanding relations of the two countries. "Since the signing of the Treaty of Friends

Jan 1, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea, Belgium round up 120th anniversary of ties with photo exhibition
Politics

Pardoned ex-president expresses resentment over impeachment

A person purchases former President Park Geun-hye's book, which is a compilation of her prison letters, at a bookstore in Seoul, Thursday. Park was released under a presidential pardon Friday. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooFormer President Park Geun-hye, who was released Friday under a presidential pardon, claimed that she never gave privileges to anyone with an axe to grind, in a book published a day ahead of her pardon. Park, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for corruption and influence-peddling scandal after being ousted in March 2017, released a book compiling letters she exchanged with her supporters while behind bars from 2017 to 2021, Thursday.In the book, "Longing Doesn't Happen to Anyone (translated title)," Park consistently remains critical of court rulings which found her guilty and media reports on the scandal, implying the impeachment was unfair and unjust. However, in the book, she does not explicitly apologize for the influence-peddling scandal which led to her impeachment.“I believe the truth will be revealed and issues will be unraveled in the end even though it

Dec 31, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Pardoned ex-president expresses resentment over impeachment
Society

President rides newly extended Donghae Line

President Moon Jae-in speaks while riding on the Donghae Line, which has been newly extended from Ulsan down to Busan, Tuesday, after a launching ceremony at Taehwagang Station in Ulsan. The 142.2-kilometer line is part of a regional rail network that passes through several major cities, including Daegu, Ulsan and Busan, as well as cities in North and South Gyeongsang provinces such as Yeongcheon, Pohang and Gyeongju. Yonhap

Dec 28, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
President rides newly extended Donghae Line
Society

Delivery workers on strike

Unionized delivery workers at CJ Logistics, Korea's largest delivery company, protest in front of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport building in Sejong City, Tuesday. The CJ Logistics branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions launched an indefinite walkout on the day, calling for improved working conditions and sharing of delivery fees between the workers and the company. Yonhap

Dec 28, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Delivery workers on strike
Foreign Affairs

Latvian ambassador to Korea reflects on 1st year of appointment and anticipates stronger ties

Latvian ambassador to Korea Aris Vigants speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the country's embassy in Yongsan District, Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooAris Vigants, the second resident ambassador of Latvia to Korea, was appointed earlier this year as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations and their membership in the United Nations.The ambassador had a very busy year, organizing events to introduce Latvia to Korea despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have tried to do our best to show the Korean public what Latvia is about. There's always chances to speak with people, and as feedback we receive, they are getting more interested in our country. We try to increase our visibility in Korea as much as we can," the ambassador said in an interview with The Korea Times at the embassy, Wednesday.In May, the embassy hosted the "World We Meet Again, Latvia" exhibition at Gimpo Arts Center, introducing Latvian culture, centering on architecture, traditional folk costumes and children's book illust

Dec 27, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Latvian ambassador to Korea reflects on 1st year of appointment and anticipates stronger ties
Foreign Affairs

Korea-Arab Society announces winning logos for diplomatic ties with Morocco, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

A logo designed by Anass Sidki commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Morocco won a contest hosted by the Korea-Arab Society. Courtesy of Korea-Arab SocietyBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea Arab-Society (KAS) announced the winners of a logo contest commemorating the upcoming 60th anniversary of Korea's diplomatic relations with Morocco, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, Dec. 22. The contest was co-hosted by the KAS and Korean embassies in Morocco, Jordan and Saudi Arabia as well as Moroccan, Jordanian and Saudi Arabian embassies in Korea and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here. According to KAS, 154 designs by 147 applicants from the four related countries were submitted between Nov. 25 and Dec. 10. "The creative level of designs was outstanding, showing great enthusiasm from people with diverse backgrounds leading to a bright future ahead," the KAS said in a statement. A logo designed by Choi Jeong-hyeon commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Jordan won a contest hosted by the Korea-Arab Society. Courtesy of Korea-Arab So

Dec 27, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea-Arab Society announces winning logos for diplomatic ties with Morocco, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
Politics

Yoon seeks breakthrough with wife's apology over resume falsification allegations

Kim Keon-hee, the wife of People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, bows her head after apologizing for falsifying her qualifications in her resume, at the party's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Sunday. YonhapKim Keon-hee admits to exaggerating her professional record on CVBy Kwon Mee-yooThe wife of main opposition People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol apologized, Sunday, for falsifying her credentials, reflecting the party's decision to face the issue head on amid decreasing support for the candidate.Kim Keon-hee, Yoon's wife, has remained behind the scenes during her husband's presidential campaign so far, mainly because of various allegations involving her and her mother. But on Sunday, she made her first official appearance since Yoon's presidential bid in June, to make an official apology. "I committed acts of wrongdoing while trying to work and study at once. I exaggerated my career to make it look good and there were some mistakes. I shouldn't have done that and I am very ashamed as I look back on it. It is all my fault. Please forgive m

Dec 26, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Yoon seeks breakthrough with wife's apology over resume falsification allegations
Foreign Affairs

Argentine embassy opens Mafalda Cultural Space

Argentine Ambassador to Korea Alfredo Bascou unveils the plaque for the Mafalda Cultural Space, named after iconic Argentine comic strip character Mafalda, at the country's embassy in Yongsan District, Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Embassy of Argentina in Korea By Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Argentina in Korea opened the Mafalda Cultural Space that will showcase the Latin American country's rich culture to Koreans. "As we look on the eve of the very important 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Korea, it is an honor and a pleasure to welcome you to the opening of the Mafalda Cultural Space at the Embassy of Argentina," Argentine Ambassador to Korea Alfredo Bascou said during the opening ceremony, ThursdayThe space's name Mafalda comes from a famous Argentine comic strip character created by Joaquin Salvador Lavado Tejon, also known as Quino. Mafalda is a six-year-old girl who seeks social equality. She is an iconic chara

Dec 18, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Argentine embassy opens Mafalda Cultural Space
Health

German scientist warns of ocean acidification

Axel Timmermann, director of the IBS Center for Climate Physics at Pusan National University, gives a lecture on ocean acidification at a hotel in Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of Embassy of Germany in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe impact of carbon dioxide on climate change is widely known, but it influence on oceans and marine life as it accumulates in the form of carbonic acid in the ocean is less spoken about. The German Embassy in Korea offered a lecture at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Wednesday, by Axel Timmermann, a German scientist studying climate change focusing on the ocean, to raise awareness about ocean acidification.German Ambassador to Korea, Michael Reiffenstuel, opened the event by highlighting the accomplishments of German scientists. Two German scientists won the Nobel Prize this year ― Klaus Hasselmann in physics and Benjamin List in chemistry."Germany and South Korea are both countries that have committed to rapid and significant reductions in their carbon dioxide emissions. And we hope that with today's event, we can provide further motivation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions,&rd

Dec 18, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
German scientist warns of ocean acidification
North Korea

Ulsan's bid to invite North Korean athletes to national sports festival next year raises debate

Ulsan Mayor Song Cheol-ho, left, shakes hands with Unification Minister Lee In-young at the latter's office in Seoul, Wednesday. Ulsan City wishes to invite North Korean athletes to the National Sports Festival to be held in the city next year. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooThe southeastern city of Ulsan, which will host the 103rd National Sports Festival next year, has made the ambitious move of inviting North Korean athletes to participate in the South Korean sporting event. But its action is drawing criticism as inter-Korean relations remain deadlocked. Ulsan Mayor Song Cheol-ho recently announced the city would invite the North Korean athletes to South Korea's largest annual multi-sports competition as a way to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula."It is not an easy task, but if the current administration's efforts to formally end the Korean War succeed, North Korean athletes might attend the National Sports Festival as well," Song said in a press briefing, Dec. 9.The organizing committee contacted the Ministry of Unification, Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and the Korean Sport &am

Dec 17, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Ulsan's bid to invite North Korean athletes to national sports festival next year raises debate
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