The Korea National Opera has announced its 2025 North American tour. Under the leadership of Director and Artistic Director Choi Sang-ho, the company and members of the National Opera’s Youth Educational Troupe will present concerts in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Ottawa, Canada. The tour runs Oct. 4 – 16. Special engagements on the tour include the opening {…}
(Photo credit: Korea National Opera) The Korea National Opera is set to present another run of Britten’s”A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” premiered last year with much success. Returning to the cast is Kim Dong-wan in the role of Puck, countertenor Jang Jeong-kwon as Oberon, as well as several ensemble members. Soprano Yoon Sang-ah joins {…}
The Korea National Opera Union has released a statement of protest in response to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s (MCST) plan to relocate to the company to the provinces. A letter signed by all members of the Korea National Opera Union was published in June 2025. The letter begins by condemning the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s {…}
