Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture Instituto Cervantes in Seoul presented principal works of Guatemala's First Nobel Laureate in Literature
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Embassy of Guatemala in the Republic of Korea, in coordination with the Institute of Latin American Studies of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) and the Instituto Cervantes in Seoul, held a tribute to the Guatemalan writer and diplomat Miguel Ángel Asturias, Nobel Prize in Literature 1967, as part of the commemorative year dedicated to the laureate. The event, held on December 8 at the Instituto Cervantes in Seoul, was inaugurated by the institution’s representative, Renata Yujeong Hur, who highlighted the universal relevance of Asturias’s wor
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 23:23
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Arts-Culture Must-see: thirsty vision of artist interrupted
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | In her touring retrospective, artist Hyo-Chong Yoo (87) envisions putting the sorrow, resentment and longing that haunt her paintings on full display at galleries in New York, Los Angeles and Seoul, the cultural centers of her two homelands. Each piece is connected to her mother Kim Kwan-Sum, hence the title “Samogok” (思母曲). This lyric poem from Korea’s Goryeo Dynasty lauds the primacy of maternal love and is delivered by “a female figure … who, even in the face of separation from her beloved, ultimately cannot (or does not want to) let go of the thread of
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 22:33
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Arts-Culture Exhibition focuses on environmental issues and Korea-Canada Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Seoul Museum of History is presenting Asia’s first large-scale solo exhibition of photographer Edward Burtynsky, the award-winning Canadian artist whose photos chronicle development’s impact on the environment. Titled BURTYNSKY: EXTRACTION / ABSTRACTION, the exhibition showcases more than four decades of Burtynsky’s work and will run from December 13 to March 2. It was organized to commemorate The Korea–Canada Year of Cultural Exchanges (2024-2025), which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties. The opening ceremony was held at 3:00 p.m. on December 12 a
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 20:31
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Arts-Culture Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The K-Folk Painting Invitational Exhibition, "Folk Painting, the Beauty of Korea," held in Minsk, Belarus, was more than just a simple exhibition. With over 6,000 local residents in attendance, it was a vivid testament to cultural diplomacy, demonstrating how the warm sensibility and artistic spirit of Korean folk painting transcends borders and permeates the hearts of a nation. Folk painting is a painting born from the everyday lives of nameless people, yet it embodies wisdom, hope, and the desire for peace. Tigers, lotuses, the sun and moon, fortune and longevi
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-12-02 16:39
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Arts-Culture 2025 The Souvenir Fair held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization hosted 2025 The Souvenir Fair from November 21 to 23 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). On November 21, Second Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun of MCST visited the venue to mark the opening of Korea’s only tourism souvenir fair and to encourage the winners of this year’s souvenir competition. In celebration of its fourth year, the ministry has expanded both the duration (from two to three days) and scale (from 107 to 134 booths) of the fair to ensure more visitors can enjoy a wider selection
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-25 16:14
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Arts-Culture A concert of the chamber Ensemble “Camerata Kazakhstan” held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert of the State Classical Music Orchestra “Camerata Kazakhstan” was held in Seoul on Nov. 14 as part of cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The concert program featured outstanding works such as Nurgisa Tlendiev’s “Sarzhailau”(Yellow Steppe), Shamshi Kaldayakov’s “Bärinende sen sulu” (You Are the Most Beautiful), among others. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the significance of cultural exchange as a “language without translation” that strengthens interpersonal ties and creat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 10:32
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Arts-Culture The Korean edition of Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud was presented
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea and the Office of National Assembly Member Lee Man Hee, Chairman of the Korea–Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, hosted a remarkable cultural event dedicated to the presentation of the Korean edition of the Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud on Nov. 17. Held in the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the event brought together Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, their staff, representatives of academic and cultural institutions, members of the diploma
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 10:39
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Arts-Culture Mangystau Regional Philharmonic of Kazakhstan performs in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert titled “Kazakhstan – Sounds of the Great Steppe” was held in Seoul. The event gathered more than 230 attendees, including representatives of government and public organizations, cultural and business circles of Korea, as well as international guests. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov emphasized that culture is one of the main bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Korea. He noted: “Tonight is a celebration of music, dance, and fashion that reflects the spirit of Kazakhsta
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-17 14:21
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman launches a commemorative book
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Korea hosted a book launch ceremony in Seoul on Nov. 14 to celebrate the publication of “Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations,” marking half a century of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Lee Kyung-chul, High Representative for UN Security Council Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, alongside H.E. Zakariya bin Hamad Al Saadi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 16:29
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Arts-Culture Presentation of the Korean Translation of the Epic “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud” Held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Korea, with the support of the Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora, organized a presentation of a newly published Korean translation of six chapters of the Azerbaijani epic “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud.” The event took place at Seoul National University and attracted representatives of South Korea’s academic and cultural circles, media, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora, and students. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Ramin Hasanov highlighted the growing scientific and cultural ties between Azerbaij
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 14:25
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Arts-Culture 2027 Seoul World Youth Day (WYD) success prayer concert: ‘Concert of Love’
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Praying for the successful hosting of the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, the ‘Concert of Love’ commemorating the 78th anniversary of the establishment of Jamwon-dong Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul will be held on the evening of November 15 in the main sanctuary. This concert will be open to all, featuring free admission and open seating, designed as an inclusive festival for both parishioners and local residents. Amidst the gentle melodies enveloping late autumn, the parish community will share a time of faith filled with hope and love. Ahead of t
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-13 14:42
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Arts-Culture Korea and ASEAN to promote cooperation through cultural exchanges
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), successfully hosted the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Music Concert in Vietnam on November 1 and hosted the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Innovate Culture Forum in Singapore on November 8 as part of its Future Innovation Cultural Exchange Initiative, which aims to advance foundations for cultural exchange while broadening mutual understanding and cooperation between Korea and ASEAN countries. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 15:19
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Arts-Culture Hallyu promoters worldwide gather for K-Wave Festival
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted this year's K Wave Festival at the theater CKL (Contents Korea Lab) Stage of the tourist information and cultural center HiKR Ground in Seoul's Jung-gu District on Nov. 8. The event encouraged Korea.net's 1,498 Honorary Reporters in 101 countries who promote Korea to the world, 1,303 K-influencers in 95 countries and competitors of the global Korean content contest Talk Talk Korea. Five awards each went to the top Honorary Reporters, K-influencers and first-place winners in each division of Talk Talk Korea. Seven
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-10 14:26
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Arts-Culture Foreign ambassadors join the 'DMZ OPEN Peace Walk, Marathon' event
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Latvian Ambassador to Korea Janis Berzins, ambassadors from 13 countries, descendants of independence activists, and Choi Jae-cheon, Chairman of the D.O.F. Organizing Committee, participated in the “2025 DMZ OPEN Peace Walk and Marathon” event on Nov. 1 and 2. The 'DMZ Peace Walk', held on the first day, is an event where participants walk along the Imjin River ecological trail within the Civilian Control Line (CCL) and experience ecological value and the meaning of peace firsthand. At the opening ceremony, six representative participants, including Gyeonggi Prov
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-04 13:57
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Arts-Culture "Exchange of intellect and art" at the National Library of Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Every night, a giant diamond shines in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It is the National Library of Belarus. Founded in 1922, the library was reborn in 2006 with a new, modern building, transforming it into a multi-cultural space where knowledge and art coexist. Designed by architects Viktor Kramarenko and Mikhail Vinogradov, the library is a 23-story polyhedron with a unique shape known as a "rhombicuboctahedron." This symbolizes a "jewel embodying knowledge." The glass exterior sparkles in the sunlight during the day, and at night, over 4
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-11-03 14:44
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KOREAZ Awards Highlight Korea’s Youth-Centered Digital Diplomacy Strategy
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Embassy of Qatar in Korea Hosts National Day Reception in Seoul
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Instituto Cervantes in Seoul presented principal works of Guatemala's First Nobel Laureate in Literature
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