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Voice Competition Named After S. Korean Soprano Sumi Jo to be Launched in 2023

ROME, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has said that an international classical singing competition named after her will be launched in France in 2023. An organizing committee in France has been working on details to inaugurate the “Sumi Jo International Singing Competition in Castle” in France in the summer [...]

THAAD Dispute Spills over into Classical Music Industry, Concerts Canceled

SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Worries are growing that South Korean classical music might fall victim to the on-going diplomatic feud between Seoul and Beijing over a new anti-missile system called THAAD. According to the classical music industry Friday, the Chinese government has delayed issuing a visa to soprano Sumi Jo, without sufficient explanation. [...]