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Soprano Sumi Jo reflects on her 40 years on stage

Renowned Korean soprano Sumi Jo has said she hopes to "share the love" she has received through music as she marks the 40th anniversary of her stage debut.

2026-03-11

Soprano Sumi Jo to perform in Cairo to celebrate 30th anniversary of Korea-Egypt ties

World-renowned soprano Sumi Jo is set to perform in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday at 8 p.m. to celebrate the nation's 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday.

2025-09-11

Soprano Sumi Jo dreams big and shines spotlight on rising talent

Globally recognized soprano Sumi Jo says it wasn’t the honor of receiving France’s highest cultural decoration that moved her to tears. “It was wonderful to receive the medal, but the reason I cried was something else entirely,” she said.

2025-06-16

Soprano Sumi Jo receives prestigious honor from French Ministry of Culture

World-renowned soprano Sumi Jo received the prestigious Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture on Monday.

2025-05-27

Soprano Sumi Jo to receive prestigious France's cultural honor

Renowned soprano Sumi Jo is set to receive France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of her contributions to French art, the Korean Cultural Center in Paris said.

2025-05-22

'A dream competition': Veteran singer Sumi Jo crowns winner in first edition of singing contest

The Sumi Jo International Singing Competition has been Jo’s dream project for the past four years. “It began with my desire to support young classical singers and provide more opportunities for them.”

2024-07-16

Korean tenor Lee Ki-up takes third in Sumi Jo International Singing Competition

Korean tenor Lee Ki-up placed third in the inaugural international singing competition founded by soprano Sumi Jo.

2024-07-14

Korean soprano Sumi Jo launches her own international singing competition

It’s the first time for renowned soprano Sumi Jo to launch a competition in her name. It is also unprecedented for a competition named after a Korean classical musician to be held overseas.

2024-03-05

Classical competition JoongAng Music Concours opens applications for 50th round

The final rounds are set to take place in March. It welcomes performers in five categories: piano, violin, cello, clarinet, voice and composition.

2024-01-15

Soprano Sumi Jo awarded Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit

World-renowned Korean Soprano Sumi Jo was named the recipient of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Geumgwan (Gold Crown) Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor among the cultural merit awards, on Friday.

2023-10-29