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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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Bicentennial celebration in Costa Rica: the case of a singular democracy

By Alejandro Rodriguez ZamoraAlejandro Rodriguez Zamora, ambassador of Costa Rica to Korea / Courtesy of Embassy of Costa Rica in KoreaCosta Rica is celebrating the bicentenary of its independence in 2021. After signing the 1821 Act of Independence, Costa Rica has been characterized from the start for its clear institutional vocation.From its foundation, a guideline for conduct was expressly established in the developing Costa Rican State, a rule that is still current in both internal and international relationships. This standard determines that Costa Rica “recognizes and respects civil liberties, property, and other legitimate national rights of every person and any state or nation.”Today, 200 years later, this small but ambitious Central American country effectively proves to the world that even with scarce economic resources and facing important threats and challenges, it is possible to live in peace, freely and democratically, while respecting the environment.Throughout its independent existence, Costa Rica has placed singular value on peace and harmony. This vocatio

Sep 14, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Bicentennial celebration in Costa Rica: the case of a singular democracy
Foreign Affairs

French architect directs Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

Poster for Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2021 / Courtesy of SBAUBy Kwon Mee-yooSeoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (SBAU) 2021, which kicks off Thursday, looks into the cityscape and urban planning and how the pandemic has changed those, under the direction of French architect Dominique Perrault. Themed "CROSSROADS: Building the Resilient City," this year's biennale will focus on the complex relationships that shape a city and humanity's effort to make cities more sustainable, featuring some 130 urban projects by 190 artists and 41 universities."Directed by the French architect Dominque Perrault, the third edition of the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism will highlight the importance of architecture in shaping our vision of future urban development. Around a hundred innovative projects have been selected to illustrate how our cities could become more resilient," French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lefort told The Korea Times. At the biennale, France will be represented through the participation of 15 architectural firms, showcasing a range of both esta

Sep 13, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
French architect directs Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
Politics

Why Hong Joon-pyo shows sudden strength among opposition candidates

Hong Joon-pyo, center, a presidential contender from the main opposition People Power Party, visits the Seomun Market in Daegu, Friday. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooHong Joon-pyo, a five-term lawmaker of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) who announced his second presidential bid three weeks ago, is restructuring the electoral landscape as he is emerging as a strong candidate for the opposition bloc, even beating out Yoon Seok-youl who has been a leading contender, in some opinion polls. According to a survey conducted by Realmeter on 2,019 adults Sept. 6 and 7, 32.6 percent picked Hong as the optimal presidential candidate from the opposition, 12.4 percentage points up from the last week of August. In the survey, Yoon had 25.8 percent, 2.8 percentage points down during the same period.Hong also jumped to third in an opinion poll on overall presidential contenders from both the ruling and opposition parties, marking 15.6 percent, following Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung with 27 percent and Yoon, 24.2 percent. Hong saw a 7.5 percentage point increase, rising as a new power among th

Sep 10, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Why Hong Joon-pyo shows sudden strength among opposition candidates
Foreign Affairs

Korea Foundation offers online world music concert series

Brazilian musicians Anna Setton, left, and Joao Camarero perform during the Korea Foundation's virtual concert series, “Reconnecting in Harmony.” Screenshot from YouTubeBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea Foundation is presenting six virtual concerts throughout September.Titled "Reconnecting in Harmony," the concert series aims to introduce world music to Korean as well as international audiences in collaboration with the embassies of Brazil, Paraguay and Singapore in Korea. The foundation launched its virtual concert series last year when it became difficult to listen to world-class musicians live due to the global pandemic. Thanks to the popularity of last year's "Stay Joyful" series, the foundation has brought back the online concerts.The concerts are released every Tuesday and Thursday, except for during the Chuseok holiday week. Brazilian musicians Joao Camarero and Anna Setton kicked off the series on Sept. 7, which coincides with Independence Day in Brazil. Camarero is a guitarist who won the MIMO Instrumental Award in Brazil in 2015 and has played with many musicians, includ

Sep 10, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Foundation offers online world music concert series
Foreign Affairs

Korea Times president receives medal from Uzbekistan

The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, right, poses with Zokir Saidov, deputy head of mission at the Uzbekistan Embassy in Seoul, after receiving a commemorative medal from the Uzbekistan government for his contribution to friendship between the two countries, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the nation's independence, Tuesday. Courtesy of Uzbekistan Embassy to KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin received a commemorative medal from the Uzbekistan government, Tuesday, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea hosted a ceremony awarding the medal to overseas partners who have made a significant contribution to the comprehensive development of the nation."It should be noted that this award is the result of Oh Young-jin's active contribution to raising awareness of the South Korean public about the essence of the reforms being carried out in our country. After becoming the head of The Korea Times, he actively collaborated with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in t

Sep 8, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Times president receives medal from Uzbekistan
Foreign Affairs

Korea Foundation charts new path in Mt. Halla Forum

Participants of the first main session of the Mt. Halla Forum organized by the Korea Foundation pose, Thursday. Courtesy of KFBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Korea Foundation (KF) presented a two-day forum last Thursday and Friday in commemoration of its 30th anniversary. Korea's only official public diplomacy institution offered insights on the future of Korea and the world at the 2021 KF Mt. Halla Forum. The forum, held in an online-offline hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, centered on the theme of "Opening a New Chapter: Future Game Changers."KAIST professor Suh Chang-ho presented three artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that will change the future, while Seoul National University professor Lee Hyun-sook brought up the issue of biotechnology. Other speakers included art curator Lee Dae-hyung, Jeju Research Institute President Kim Sang-hyup on the environment, Song Gil-young of VAIV Company on big data and Hongik University professor Yoo Hyun-joon on architecture. German philosopher Markus Gabriel from the University of Bonn took part in a special session titled "Co-navigating

Sep 6, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Foundation charts new path in Mt. Halla Forum
Politics

Gyeonggi governor consolidating lead in ruling party primary

Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung, a leading presidential contender of the ruling liberal Democratic Party of Korea, raises his arms after giving a speech during a party event at CJB Convention Center in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Sunday, when he won 54.54 percent in the party's presidential primary vote for Sejong and the province. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-geun By Kwon Mee-yooGyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung is solidifying his dominance in the liberal ruling Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) primary for next March's presidential election.As he took more than half the votes in the primary held in two key regions over the weekend, speculation is that it may be difficult for the runner-up, former DPK Chairman Rep. Lee Nak-yon, to keep up.At the DPK's primary vote for party members and the public of Daejeon and South Chungcheong Province, Saturday, Governor Lee earned 54.81 percent, doubling the support rate of his main rival Lee Nak-yon, who is als

Sep 5, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Gyeonggi governor consolidating lead in ruling party primary
Foreign Affairs

ASEAN-Korea Centre presents virtual trip

A scene from the episode introducing Brunei in the ASEAN-Korea Centre's 2021 ASEAN virtual familiarization tour series / Courtesy of the ASEAN-Korea CentreBy Kwon Mee-yooThe ASEAN-Korea Centre offers online trips to four ASEAN countries ― Brunei, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam ― to help people discover the charms and cultural resources of the region.The program originally offered offline familiarization tours to various tourism destinations in the ASEAN region. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the center produced a series of videos promoting the tourist sites and resources of the ASEAN countries. This year, actress So Yu-jin takes virtual trips to the four countries with members of ASEAN Youth Representatives. The first episode, released on Aug. 31, highlights Brunei's lesser-known tourist attractions to Korean tourists.Located on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is known for its rich underground resources. Among its tourist sites, the Temburong region, often dubbed as the Amazon of ASEAN, is home to the Ulu Temburong National Park, which is known for i

Sep 2, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
ASEAN-Korea Centre presents virtual trip
Foreign Affairs

Australian women's filmmaking and gender equity initiatives highlighted at the SIWFF

Moderator Byun Jai-ran, left, speaks during the “Australian Women's Filmmaking: HerStories and Policies” Forum at the Seoul International Women's Film Festival, organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Australia in Korea. Screenshot from YouTubeBy Kwon Mee-yooAustralia is a country known for promoting gender equality and women's rights, and its film industry is no exception. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea, the Seoul International Women's Film Festival (SIWFF) sheds light on the history of women's filmmaking in Australia, in cooperation with the Australian Embassy in Korea. Australian Ambassador to Korea Catherine Raper welcomed the special program to mark the 60th anniversary.“Advocating for gender equality is a priority for Australia. I hope this program not only promotes some truly fantastic Australian women's films and the creative exchanges taking place between our two countries, but also serves as an opportunity for the Republic of Korea and Australia to continue working together toward gender equ

Sep 1, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Australian women's filmmaking and gender equity initiatives highlighted at the SIWFF
Law & Crime

Seoul police search City Hall

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon leaves his office, Tuesday, while police searched City Hall offices over allegations that he spread false information during his mayoral by-election campaign in April. Investigators from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency searched some city offices including the city planning and transport policy bureaus as Oh is accused of making false remarks on Pi-City, a scandal-plagued development project. Yonhap

Aug 31, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
Seoul police search City Hall
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