Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture Families of ambassadors from 12 countries enjoy Everland's Tulip Festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Thirty-three families of ambassadors from 12 countries visited Everland, operated by Samsung C&T's resort division, to experience the spring flower garden and Korean garden culture. According to Everland on March 29, the families of ambassadors from 12 countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, and Australia, visited the Tulip Festival, a representative spring festival. The visit was organized by the spouse of Peter van der Vliet, Ambassador of the Netherlands, the “Land of
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- 2025-03-31 16:24
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Arts-Culture “A Sombre Aspect” by Peruvian photographer Roberto Huarcaya opened
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korea Foundation Gallery in Seoul hosted the opening of "A Sombre Aspect", a compelling photography exhibition by renowned Peruvian artist Roberto Huarcaya, organized by the Embassy of Peru in the Republic of Korea, on March 27. The event brought together an eclectic mix of prominent artists, ambassadors, and members of the diplomatic corps. The evening began with heartfelt opening remarks that set a reflective tone for the night. Huarcaya then personally guided attendees through his evocative collection, offering intimate insights into the powerful themes
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- 2025-03-31 14:47
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Arts-Culture Han Kyung-won, the painter who builds homes for the heart
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “A house is not just a physical space. It is where our soul resides.” At the exhibition “Home, and the Landscape Beyond” held at Gallery 2 of the Sejong Museum at Sejong University, artist Han Kyung-won quietly yet resolutely shared her philosophy. In her artwork, a “home” is not merely an architectural structure. It is a landscape that holds memories and a language that conveys emotions. The exhibition ran from February 26 to March 9, presenting an artistic journey through over 40 paintings that expand the familiar theme of “home” into time, memory, nature, an
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- 2025-03-26 16:48
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Arts-Culture A thousand letters of humanity, delivered every Saturday
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article on Professor Park Young-hee’s “Saturday Letters” was contributed by Esi Han, Public Relations Officer of the Embassy of Ghana in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. On March 15, 2025, at the sunlit convention hall of YMCA Youth center in Goyang city, something greater than a milestone was celebrated—a quiet homage to a life of thought, a philosophy of care, and a deep affection for humanity. The occasion marked the 1000th issue of the ‘Saturday Letters’ a heartfelt essay series written without interruption for 20 years by Prof
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- 2025-03-25 15:45
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of Qatar in Seoul organizes a concert on April 13
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Seoul and the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra are preparing to present an exceptional concert in the Korean capital, Seoul, on April 13, 2025. The concert will take place at the National Theater of Korea - Haeoreum Hall at 3:00 PM local time, conducted by Maestro Wilson Ng, and featuring renowned pianist Jaehong Park. This special concert aims to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries through music. T
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- 2025-03-25 14:45
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Arts-Culture List of 10 'small but strong potential' tourist sites in Korea released
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) released their 10 "small but strong potential" tourist attractions for this year on March 17. The list refers to relatively unknown destinations with high growth potential. The seven debutants to the rankings this year are Gimpo Hamsang Park in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do Province; Rainbow Healing Tourist Site in Yeongdong-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province; Myeoncheoneup Fortress in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do Province; Sani Garden in Haenam-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province; Suncha
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- 2025-03-24 16:42
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Arts-Culture 2025 Korea Traditional Arts Festival held at Seoul Arts Center
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2025 Korea Traditional Arts Festival, a festival that reinterprets traditional arts with a contemporary perspective and connects cultural values between East and West, past and present, was held at the Calligraphy Museum of the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul through March 18, hosted by Korea Traditional Arts Inheritance Association (Chairman Kim Moo-ho). The event rediscovered the beauty of Korean traditional culture and demonstrated how art can be reinterpreted and expanded in the modern world as an artistic platform where tradition and modernity, the
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- 2025-03-21 16:17
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Arts-Culture 2025 Diplomacy & Reunification K-Folk Painting Contest held with great success
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2025 Diplomatic and Reunification K-Folk Painting Contest, featuring works that reinterpret symbols and motifs from traditional folk paintings with modern colors and designs, was held at the Korea Art Museum in Insa-dong, Seoul, organized by the monthly K-Folk Painting and the Korea Masters Association. The exhibition is on display until March 17, and has attracted great interest and response due to the high quality of the works submitted. The contest was organized under the theme of 'K-Folk Paintings, Coloring the Global Community' to showcase the beauty of
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- 2025-03-14 14:55
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Arts-Culture Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition opened in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A special cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan opened at the Korea Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul, on March 5. The exhibition was co-organized by Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea H.E. Mr. Alisher Abdusalomov and Diplomacy Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, and was designed to promote cultural ties and artistic exchanges between Korea and Uzbekistan. The Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition, which opened on March 5, will
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- 2025-03-06 11:28
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Arts-Culture 26 K-folk painting artists shine at Leonardo da Vinci Art Gallery in Milano
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Twenty-six K-folk painting artists shared the beauty of traditional Korean folk paintings with the world at the Leonardo da Vinci Art Gallery invitational exhibition in Milano, Italy, from Feb. to 10. The exhibition was a great success, as the works that combine the originality of K-folk paintings with modern sensibilities attracted the attention of European art lovers. The K-folk painting artists invited to the exhibition presented works based on traditional folk painting techniques with a modern sense, proving the globalization potential of Korean folk painting
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- 2025-02-19 16:18
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Arts-Culture Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania hosts a concert by Čiurlionis Quartet
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania Ričardas Šlepavicius hosted a concert performed by the Čiurlionis Quartet of the National Philharmonic of Lithuania at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on Feb. 17. The event was held on the occasion of the 107th Anniversary of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania and the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of the Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Delivering a welcoming speech, Amb. Šlepavicius said, "Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is a Lithuania painter, composer, public figure, father of Lithuanian nat
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- 2025-02-19 14:40
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Arts-Culture Tradition meets modernity: charm and future of K-Folk Painting
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee We interviewed Lee Mi-hyung, director of the K Folk Painting Research Center, to learn more about the value of K Folk Painting and its future prospects. We talked about how K-Folk Painting, which bridges tradition and modernity, is developing and its potential to spread globally. --Ed. Question: How is K-Folk Painting different from traditional folk painting? Answer: K-folk painting is a modernized version of traditional Korean folk painting. While traditional folk paintings are paintings that were naturally formed in the lives of common people during the Joseon
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- 2025-02-19 13:58
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Arts-Culture Chairwoman Rho Young-hye leads globalization of Korea Jongie Jupgi (Paper folding)
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The '2025 44th New Year Leadership Development Highest Course for Culture and Arts' hosted by the Korea Paper Culture Foundation-World Jongie Jupgi Organization (Chairwoman Rho Young-hye) was held at the Jongie Nara Museum in Jangchung-dong, Seoul on Feb. 10. The event was attended by more than 100 participants, including foundation executives, education directors, branch directors, and specially registered instructors for leadership training, who shared their vision for the globalization of Korea Jongie Jupgi (Paper folding). Delivering welcome speech, Chairwoma
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- 2025-02-18 17:04
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Arts-Culture Hansae Yes24 Foundation publishes 3 books of representative Filipino modern literature
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Philippines last year, Hansae Yes24 Foundation published three volumes of the Philippine Anthology of Southeast Asian Literature. The books are “Love on the Second Read” by Filipino national author Mica De Leon and “The Woman with Two Bellybuttons,” and “Tropical Gothic Tales,” by Nick Joaquin. The Southeast Asian Literature Anthology is a series in which the Foundation presents a selection of acclaimed contemporary literary works from Southeast Asia. In 2022,
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- 2025-02-17 16:27
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Arts-Culture Preserving the depth and culture of traditional fermented foods
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by traditional food master Won Mi-kyoung, former professor of Gyeongju University, through the Embassy of Ghana in Seoul. --Ed. Korean traditional fermented foods are more than just culinary staples; they are an exquisite art form crafted by nature and time, encapsulating Korea’s rich history and cultural heritage. One of the foremost figures dedicated to preserving, modernizing, and globalizing this invaluable tradition is Professor Won Mi-kyoung. The Value and Significance of Tradition As the old adage goes, "The taste of
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- 2025-02-10 15:16
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Buddha's birthday celebrated with blessing ceremony at temples nationwide
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SML Biopharm of Korea signs MOU with Affilogic of France
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Thai Amb. Sangrat lends support to Cheongju Airport runway construction
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'British Cultural Village' to be built in Gangseo-gu, Busan
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SK bioscience and KDCA initiate development of Avian influenza vaccine
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Iraq opens new horizons for global investment in its reconstruction projects
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Ecuadorian Ambassador Suarez meets with KOIMA Chairman Yoon
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The Embassy of Morocco and KAPV jointly organize int’l conference
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US Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
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SML Biopharm of Korea signs MOU with Affilogic of France
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