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.
Italian ambassador's message
Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla
Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Shock, sadness and anguish ― this is my reaction to the tragedy that occurred last Saturday in the Itaewon district of Seoul.
I join ― also on behalf of the entire Italian community in Korea ― in the despair of the Korean people at the sudden and unjust loss of the lives of so many young women and men.
I offer my most sincere condolences to all those people and families, Korean and non-Korean, who lost a loved one on that tragic evening.
The passing away of these young people in what should have been a moment of joy and celebration is a reason for profound grief and pain for all of South Korea and for me personally. Let me tell you that I carry with you the burden of this immeasurable sorrow.