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Misook (Mia) Jung

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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

KALLOS opens it’s First Solo Exhibition in the Middle East at Dubai's Desert

(Dubai, February 21, 2025) KALLOS, a leading digital art group from South Korea, successfully held the opening show for its first solo…

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

Entertainment

A Leading Winter Festival Satisfying Both Visitors and Local Businesses – The 2024 Seoul Lantern Festival Concludes Successfully with 3.28 Million Visitors

• A total of 3.28 million visitors over 49 days, with 90.8% of them expressing satisfaction. • 79.6% of local businesses recognize an…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 24 February 2025 ·4 min read

Community

Interview with chef Songmi Ji of Smoki Moto

Chef Songmi Ji of Smoki Moto talks about her journey and role at the Korean restaurant in Dubai.

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 12 February 2025 ·2 min read

Community

Interview with Juli Min: Korean-American author of ‘Shanghailanders’ at Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai

Dubai: Juli Min, the Korean-American author of the captivating novel ‘Shanghailanders,’ was among the many prominent authors who were in…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 12 February 2025 ·6 min read

UAE

Literary Festivals join forces to combat shared challenges

The challenges facing literary festivals were discussed this week at the fourth conference of the Global Association of Literary Festivals…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 4 February 2025 ·2 min read

Community

Interview with Artist Rozan Awad

1. How do you feel about participating in the 18th DIFC exhibition, which features over 100 artists?I’m incredibly honored to be part of…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 29 January 2025 ·3 min read

Culture & Events

Tashkeel at Sikka 2025

Sikka 2025: Walk-in Collaborative CanvasStarts - Friday31 January 2025Come be part of the creative journey at the Sikka Art and Design…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 28 January 2025 ·6 min read

Culture & Events

UPCOMING: ART DUBAI 2025 | 18-20 APRIL

Aisha Alabbar Gallery at Art Dubai 2025VIP Preview Days:16-17 April | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM20 April | 10:00 AM-12:00 PMPublic Preview…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 27 January 2025 ·3 min read

KUACA

Successful Opening of "A Journey of Shared Spirits" at Picasso Gallery Featuring Korean Artists

Dubai, UAE – On the evening of 25 October 2024, the Picasso Gallery in Dubai welcomed an exceptional gathering of guests to the opening…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 27 January 2025 ·2 min read

Culture & Events

Korean Cultural Center in the UAE to Celebrate Lunar New Year with ‘Year of the Blue Snake’ Event

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 23, 2025 – The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, led by Director Lee Yong Hee, is pleased to…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 27 January 2025 ·2 min read

Culture & Events

Five Unmissable Emirates LitFest 2025 Sessions

Dubai, UAE, 22 January 2025: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is back this year, promising six days filled with unforgettable…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 27 January 2025 ·3 min read

Culture & Events

Tashkeel Unveils Solo Exhibition by Emirati Artist Maitha Hamdan

Dubai, UAE – January 13, 2025: Tashkeel, a leading UAE-based art and design incubator, presents ‘I Kept Holding,’ an immersive, multiform…

By Misook (Mia) Jung· 14 January 2025 ·2 min read