Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture The origin of the “Cheongryongdo 靑龍圖 (Blue Dragon Painting) by Cheongmok Kim Hwan-kyung
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Cheongryongdo traditionally symbolizes the east and is a representation of the Blue Dragon (靑龍), which signifies the beginning of life, growth, and new birth. In Eastern philosophy and the Five Elements of thought, the east is the direction of the wood, which represents spring and is associated with the season of renewal. The Blue Dragon is an animal that appears in spring and is depicted as a being that controls the winds and keeps the energies of nature in harmony. The blue dragon painting is depicted with a double-headed dragon with a long tongue sticking out,
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-21 12:02
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Arts-Culture Italian Embassy hosts the exhibition MOSAICO, Italian code of a timeless art
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the celebrations of 140 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Korea and within the framework of the Year of Cultural Exchange between Italy and Korea proclaimed by two countries, the Italian Embassy in Seoul, the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul and the Korea Foundation are hosting the exhibition MOSAICO. Italian code of a timeless art from November 15, 2024 to February 28, 2025 at the KF Gallery. An unprecedented multimedia exhibition to tell the stories of Italy through the precious testimonies of a timeless expressive code: th
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-19 15:08
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Arts-Culture Beauty in South Korea (Folk painting series 8, Chochungdo 草蟲圖)
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The K-folk painting Chocheongdo 草蟲圖 is a genre of Korean folk paintings that traditionally depicts grasses and insects, and is characterized by the lively representation of small creatures to capture the harmony and beauty of nature. Damwha explains that it is a modernized version of the Korean folk painting, which can be interpreted as the following interesting stories. The legend of the lost Hanji (韓紙) A long time ago, in a village deep in the forests of Korea, there was a special paper called hanji (韓紙). It was said to capture the energy of the grass, bugs, an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-19 13:44
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Arts-Culture Korean audiences mesmerized by Kazakh cinema at the film festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Shinhan University hosted the Kazakhstan Film Festival, attracting students, media representatives, and academics from South Korea on Nov. 13~14, 2024. In his welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the significance of the festival as a symbol of strong friendship and cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and Korea. Nurgali Arystanov spoke about Kazakhstan’s flourishing film industry since gaining independence, emphasizing that selecting films for the festival was no easy task. In honor of the 800th anniversary of the
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-18 15:28
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Arts-Culture World Pansori Festival held in Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The second World Pansori Festival was held on a stage in Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul from Nov. 1-3, 2024. People from many countries gathered to see 129 singers decorate the stage through 43 various programs at the festival, the Korea.net reported. The inaugural section Global Pansori, which features foreign singers of the genre, proved to be a huge draw with its opening performance. The Ojakgyo Bridge Project, a team of pansori enthusiasts from the U.S., U.K., Malaysia, China and Japan, sang the short song "Life of 100 Years" and the tune "Ssukdaemeori" f
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-08 16:58
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Arts-Culture “Welcome to the New Year”, a special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa) to be held
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa), traditional paintings to ward off evil spirits and wish for good fortune, “Welcome to the New Year” (Byeoksachobok 辟邪招福) will be held at the Museum of Korean Art in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition is co-hosted by the monthly K-Folk Painting and Diplomacy Journal, the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, and the K-Folk Painting Research Institute, and is supported by the UN Journal, Citizen Administration Newspaper, K-Culture, Korea Culture, Damwha Cultural Foundation, K-Culture Promotion Foundatio
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-06 15:15
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Arts-Culture Author Shin Kyung-ae publishes 'Entertainers,' a practical guide for aspiring artists
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Author Shin Kyung-ae, whose novel Strange Albergue tells the story of finding answers to life's problems through fantasy techniques, has now published an art practical book on the theme of celebrities. The Entertainers is a textbook and guidebook for those who dream of becoming an entertainer, and it seriously deals with the reality of the entertainment industry, problems, and social concerns from the perspective of a parent. In particular, this book is expected to be a guide that combines both fun and practicality, as many people dream of becoming an entertainer
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-06 14:30
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Arts-Culture Peaceful, pleasant and relaxing city, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Tashkent, Uzbekistan—Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo of Diplomacy Journal and UN Journal, visited Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan to cover 2024 Uzbekistan Parliamentary Elections at the invitation of the Uzbek government through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. Lee visited several popular tourism places, traditional market and restaurants in Tashkent. –Ed. The writer visited some popular places in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, after finishing the polling place coverage of the 2024 Uzbekistan Parliamentary Elections. After visiti
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-01 14:12
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Arts-Culture Korea-Kazakhstan Cultural Exchange Exhibition to be held in Insa-dong, Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee In commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kazakhstan, the 51st International Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition will be held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, on the second floor of the Korea Art Museum in Insa-dong, Seoul. Celebrating the deep cultural ties and exchanges between the two countries, the exhibition brings together Korean and Kazakh photographs and artworks, both traditional and contemporary. The event is co-hosted by Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Korea, and Lee Jon-young, Chairman of
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-30 14:27
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Arts-Culture “Exploring the essence of fortune in art"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Harmony in Symbols Collective event, led by Han, ESI Yuri, aims to build libraries in Africa. Related to this, Artist Park Jung-min donated her works to the project. “The project aims to build libraries in African countries every year. This year, as the first of many, we are focusing on Ghana. The idea is to display and sell artworks that feature Ghanaian symbols, with the proceeds going towards the construction of a library,” said Artist Park Jung-min in an interview with Diplomacy Journal. Artist Park said, “When I learned about this, I was deeply moved b
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-23 17:18
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Arts-Culture World Masters Committee hosts Int’l cultural event with foreign embassies
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The World Masters Committee, led by Chairman Kim Min Chaon, hosted a grand event, “World Masters Committee Culture Day 2024 - International Culture Day 2024,” to share its vision of a world united by culture and the arts. The event, which was attended by more than 270 people from some 40 foreign embassies in Seoul, Korean world masters, culture-related celebrities, was an international cultural exchange event organized by the World Masters Committee for a better future. The committee, which began its activities in 2007, has established an international cultur
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- 2024-10-23 16:37
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Arts-Culture Ghana's superfood ‘Fonio’ shines at 2024 Sinchon World Youth Festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The '2024 Sinchon World Youth Festival' was held in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, from September 27 to 29, 2024, marking the second such event following last year's success. This festival, hosted by Seodaemun-gu Office, provided a valuable opportunity for young people from various countries to come together, experience each other's cultures, and share new experiences. A notable highlight of this year's event was the participation of the Embassy of Ghana in Korea. The event was planned and organized by Mr. Akwasi Abayie Adomako, Deputy Head of Mission, and Public Relatio
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-22 13:16
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Arts-Culture 6th Int’l Diplomatic, Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival ended successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, which was held at I-VEX Studio in Gwangmyeong City on Oct. 15, ended successfully with attendance of more than 80 models and 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and their spouses who also played as models. Among foreign models who appeared on the stage in traditional costumes from their respective countries were spouses of ambassadors of Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tajikistan. Delivering welcoming address, Kim Kwang-ja, CEO
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 16:10
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Arts-Culture Beauty in South Korea (Folk painting series 7, Ilwolobongdo 日月五峯圖)
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ilwolobongdo (日月五峯圖) is a traditional painting from the Joseon Dynasty and an important work of art that symbolizes the authority of the king. It is widely known as a folding screen placed behind the throne in palaces, and is characterized by a scene depicting the sun, moon, five mountain peaks, and the turbulent waves below. It symbolizes the long life of the king and queen and a prayer for the country's prosperity. Natural elements and symbols The sun and moon symbolize the king and queen in Ilwolobongdo, and they are symmetrical to each other, representing the
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 12:02
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Arts-Culture Iluminating the role of art museums in the metaverse virtual world
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The following article was contributed by Prof. Choi Keong-ju of Keimyung University in Korea to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The metaverse is a three-dimensional digital virtual world built based on 5G communication technology, and enables real-time immersive experiences and interactions for users through VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). The metaverse is realized in various forms depending on the method of combining reality and virtual space. To simply categorize the types, there are augmented reality, life logging, mirror worlds, and v
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 11:16
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Beauty in South Korea (Folk painting series 8, Chochungdo 草蟲圖)
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Korean audiences mesmerized by Kazakh cinema at the film festival
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Oman celebrates the 54th National Day on November 18
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Olympic Judo legend Ha Hyung-joo named 14th KSPO chairman
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(Breaking News) Democratic Party leader Lee sentenced to 1 year in prison, 2 years of probation
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SK Plasma secures investment from the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund
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Master Chungong's insights on the war in Ukraine and the deployment of NK troops in Russia
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The origin of the “Cheongryongdo 靑龍圖 (Blue Dragon Painting) by Cheongmok Kim Hwan-kyung
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Embassy of Turkmenistan celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the Independence
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President Yoon holds a summit with South African President Ramaphosa
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President Yoon holds a summit with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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