Arts-Culture
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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
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- 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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Arts-Culture The Embassy of Peru organizes the “Peru Day” in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | On October 5 and 6, in the frame of the Program “Seoul Outdoor Library” from the Seoul Metropolitan Library; the Embassy of Peru in Korea organized the “Peru Day”, event in which a pavilion was presented. For the occasion, the Embassy programed some activities such as painting bulls and altarpieces, reading Peruvian books in Spanish and Korean, and experiencing traditional costumes. Likewise, a storytelling activity was carried out, in which children and adults enjoyed the story created for the story “Migrants” by the renowned author Issa Watanabe as well as th
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-17 11:23
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Arts-Culture Peru serves as a guest country in the Andong Int’l Mask Festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From September 27th to October 6th Peru participated as a guest country in the Andong International Mask Festival. In that occasion, Peru had a booth where 11 Peruvian masks were displayed as well as photos of the Great Inca Trail, typical costumes and Pucará bulls. All these items transported the visitors to the heart of Peru, immersing them in our festivals, customs, dances and traditions. The Mayor of Andong, Kichang Kwon, the CEO of the Korea Foundation for Culture and Ethics, Dongwon Lee, City Councilors and Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi, the Ambassador of P
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- 2024-10-17 10:56
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Arts-Culture The Origin of “Hyeonmudo (玄武圖)” by Cheongmok Kim Hwan-kyung
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Hyeonmudo is one of East Asia's animals of the four cardinal directions, and is a traditional painting mainly found in China and Korea. It symbolizes the north, and is believed to be the deity that rules the northern pavilion of the five divisions of the heavens. The figure is usually depicted in the form of a turtle and a snake, facing each other and intertwined. This symbolic combination signifies vitality and protection. The figure is composed of two main elements. First, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and immortality, and is believed to be the link betwe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-16 16:30
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Arts-Culture K-Folk Painting, a fusion of tradition and modernity
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Korean traditional paintings, known as folk paintings, are gaining attention in the global art market as a new genre called “K-folk paintings” with a modern twist. Combining traditional paintings with lacquer, a unique Korean craft technique, K-Folk Painting is a work of art that harmoniously fuses traditional Korean art with modern aesthetics and is recognized worldwide for its uniqueness. Damwha Lee Jon-young, the artist at the forefront of this pioneering endeavor, is developing a new technique that utilizes lacquer to create a contemporary interpretation of t
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-15 14:00
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Arts-Culture K-pop group TRENDZ finishes 1st solo concert in Türkiye successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The K-pop group TRENDZ successfully concluded their first solo concert in Türkiye, further proving their global popularity. The concert was co-hosted by Eventi Venti and Korever Company. On October 6, at the JJ Arena Watergarden in Istanbul, the "TRENDZ 1st Türkiye Concert" featured the group's hit songs as well as new tracks, receiving an enthusiastic response from local fans. The concert showcased TRENDZ's wide musical range and strong stage presence, from their 2021 debut song "TNT (Truth & Trust)" to their latest release "GLOW." The group impressed the
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-10 14:42
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Arts-Culture Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024 held in Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024, a festival that brings together traditional and modern Thai culture, was held on October 5 and 6 at Cheonggyecheon Square in Seoul. Organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, the festival showcased a variety of Thai culture, including Thai food, T-POP performances, Muay Thai, and more, giving Seoulites and tourists a chance to experience the charm of Thailand up close. The festival ran from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 5 and until 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, with various programs that allowed visitors to experience both Thai tradition and innova
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-07 17:01
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Arts-Culture Dominican ambassador/photographer holds a photo exhibition in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Dominican Republic and BANDITRAZOS gallery are delighted to announce the exhibition “Stillness and Change: Korea, 2021-2024”, presenting 46 signed, single-copy fine-art photographs reproduced in large format, taken in Korea by a Dominican photographer who happens to be the Dominican Ambassador. All photographs will be for sale and the profits will fund the extraordinary activities organized by the Association of Spouses of Ambassadors in Seoul (ASAS), for children who cannot be with their parents living in Korean welfare centers. Dr. Younghoo
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-27 11:29
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Arts-Culture Oman Embassy in Seoul holds an Oman-related book launch ceremony
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Oman Embassy in the Republic of Korea hosted in its building in central Seoul, ceremony for the publication of the prestigious book “Oman: An Extended History of Friendship and Cooperation with Korea” by “Dr. Lee Hee Soo” on Sept. 24. The book launch ceremony has been sponsored by H.E Kim Chang Mo, Secretary-General of Korea Arab Society and attended by H.E Chung Kwang-yong, Deputy Director General for African & Middle Eastern Affairs Bureau, MOFA, and many other stakeholders; academicians, publishers, local media, the book translating team; Dr. Kim Jae-hee
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-26 12:15
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Tajikistan highlights AI leadership at international conference in Dushanbe
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"The World's First K-Folk Painting Exhibition" -- Invited by the National Museum of Folk Art of Belarus
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Global Culture Economy Link Association hosts ‘Global Students’ Culture Day’
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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Team Korea vows strong performance at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
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People Power Party leader Jang meets with British Ambassador Colin Crooks
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Mir Castle in Belarus, a medieval jewel embracing peace and culture
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President Lee holds summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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