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Sumi Jo's Art of Sharing
Since debuting in Trieste, Italy, in 1986, Sumi Jo has become one of the most sought-after sopranos of her generation, performing in nearly all the major halls and conquering seemingly impossible vocal heights with graceful ease.
Last year, the 49-year-old celebrated 25 years of singing, and she is looking forward to another 25 _ ¡°obviously no... |
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K-Pop Calendar becomes worldwide sensation
In light of the ever-growing K-pop craze, a government-produced calendar featuring K-pop icons is causing a sensation among K-pop fans and youths around the globe.
The 2012 K-Pop Photo Calendar, designed and distributed by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), instantly went out of stock upon arrival at about 170 embassies, consul... |
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2011 Taekwondo Essay & Art contest Awardees Recognized by Ambassador Han
The 2011 Taekwondo Essay & Art Contest drew to a close on Dec. 21, with an awards ceremony at the Korean embassy, where 11 of the 24 recipients gathered from across the United States to receive their awards from Ambassador Han Duk-soo.
The contest, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, is an annual event that solicits essays and—... |
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Culture and Arts consolidate friendship
In 2011, Korean culture and arts have effloresced across the globe. The Korean wave, powered by TV dramas and more recently pop music, has steadily gained popularity over the last decade across Asia and beyond, reaching as far as Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The enthusiasm for Korean entertainment and pop culture has left curious Hall... |
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Artists¡¯ exhibitions go online
Korean contemporary artists, having established their presence at world-renowned auction houses such as Sotheby¡¯s and Christie¡¯s, as well as international museums like the Guggenheim, are continuing to expand in new realms: this time into cyberspace.
The virtual museum Korean Artist Project opened on December 5, offering online exhibits so gl... |
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