UN Human Rights Council Receives Petition on Minorities in South Korea

What began as a domestic legal dispute in South Korea has officially reached the global stage. CAP LC, a prominent international human rights NGO holding special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), has submitted a formal written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The petition voices growing international alarm over institutional discrimination, social stigma, and the erosion of due process affecting minority groups, specifically focusing on the recent treatment of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. The Core Appeal: Decisions Must Be Based on Evidence, Not Stigma In its official submission to the UN, CAP LC shifted the focus away from internal theological controversies, choosing instead to address a more critical systemic issue: the objective standards of administrative and judicial justice. The international NGO expressed deep concern that unverified negative perceptions originating in South Korea are being exported g...

[Event] 2023 Kaif Seoul & FRIEZE Seoul

 Kiaf Seoul is coming up!


Kiaf Seoul is an international art fair which started in 2022. The purpose of this fair is to develop the foundation of Korean art and to introdcue contemporary Korean art to the global society. Visitors can experience contemporary art and test the trends in the art market. Starting from 2022, this art fair is co-hosting with Frieze Seoul.

In the year 2023, Kiaf Seoul is scheduled from September 6th Wednesday to Septebmer 10th Sunday at Coex, Hall A&B and Grand Ballroom. This year more about 330 international galleries. 'Highlights' section is an event prepared for the first time this year where 20 artists selected by participating galleries will be introduced. If you cannot attend the event on person, don't worry! "Viewing Room" is available where you can review the art works online.  

During the Kiaf Seoul, one of the world's top 3 art fair called FRIEZE SEOUL will be held as well. This event will last from 6th to 9th of September, 2023 and you can enjoy special exhibitions as well as solo exhibitions of rookies. You can enjoy art works from all around the world at FRIEZE SEOUL.  About 120 gallaries will participate this year. 

There are two different types of tickets. One is preview ticket and the other is general admission ticket. Preview ticket gives you full access throughout the events, where as general admission allows you to only have acess on a designated date. If you are buying the general admission ticket, you must choose which art fair you will visit. Make sure to check the schedule before visting the fair. 

If you are an art lover and want to explore the art fair, I recommend you to visit this most biggest art fair in Korea this year!


2023 Kiaf Seoul Schedule captured from the official website


2023 Kiaf Seoul Ticket Price captured from the official website


For more detailed information, please visit

- Kiaf Seoul website: https://kiaf.org/

- FRIEZE SEOUL website: https://www.frieze.com/



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