Byline

Misook (Mia) Jung

Owner & Publisher

My name is Misook (Mia) Jung. I am the owner of Gulf Korean Times (GKT Media). My family and I have been active community members in Dubai for more than two decades.

Culture & Events

آرت دبي يفتتح دورته لعام 2025

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 16 أبريل 2025:يفتتح اليوم معرض "آرت دبي"، المعرض الفني الدولي الرائد في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، دورته لعام 2025،…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 16 April 2025 ·4 min read

Culture & Events

ART DUBAI OPENS 2025 EDITION

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 16 April 2025: Art Dubai, the Middle East's leading international art fair, today opens its 2025 edition. This…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 16 April 2025 ·4 min read

Community

Five Iron Golf Dubai: Revolutionising indoor golf and entertainment - an interview with franchisee David Zabinsky

Dubai: Imagine a place where the thrill of golf simulators meets the vibrant energy of a lively social gathering, a space where you can…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 7 April 2025 ·5 min read

Culture & Events

Textile Hub at World Art Dubai 2025

Handmayk is proud to organise and host the Textile Hub as part of World Art Dubai 2025, a dedicated space where textile art takes centre…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 2 April 2025 ·9 min read

Culture & Events

Korea 360 UAE

We are delighted to announce the official grand opening of the KOREA360 UAE on April 11, 2025, at the Dubai Festival City Mall.Hosted by…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 2 April 2025 ·1 min read

Community

Interview with Artist Therese Fostock

The opening night of “Hear Me from My Eyes” was held on March 8, 2025, at the Picasso Gallery in Dubai. The event commemorated the diverse…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 2 April 2025 ·2 min read

Community

Interview with Executive Chef Wilson of HANU Restaurant

As the global Korean Wave continues to expand, Korean culture and cuisine have been gaining significant recognition worldwide. Reflecting…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 24 March 2025 ·3 min read

Community

HANU: Dubai’s New Dining Destination for the New Wave of Contemporary Korean Cuisine is Now Open

13th March, Dubai, UAE: HANU, Sunset Hospitality’s newest dining destination nestled within St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, is now…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 21 March 2025 ·3 min read

UAE

Statement by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Zayed Humanitarian Day 2025

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed: Honouring the legacy of a leader whose generosity knew no boundsHer Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 20 March 2025 ·1 min read

Community

Interview with the CEO of Bardot, Lee Yoon-mi

Q. What was the inspiration behind Bardot?A: Bardot is founded by Robert Polet, the former CEO of Gucci, who prior to that, worked as the…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 12 March 2025 ·3 min read

Culture & Events

TAF – The Art Fest International 2025 Concludes with Resounding Success, Showcasing Global Artistic Excellence

Dubai, UAE – February 19, 2025 – The curtains have officially closed on TAF – The Art Fest International 2025, leaving behind a legacy of…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 3 March 2025 ·4 min read

Education

AUS partners with L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts to bridge academia and world of jewelry

Collaboration will offer AUS students and faculty access to global jewelry arts expertise through workshops, mentorship and professional…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 3 March 2025 ·2 min read