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Sumi Jo becomes first Asian recipient of Maria Callas Special Award

The Korean singer received the award honoring the legendary opera singer at a ceremony in Verona, Italy.

2026.8.3

Soprano Sumi Jo receives France's Commander-grade Order of Arts and Letters during an awards ceremony at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on May 26. [NEWS1]

Gov't appoints soprano Sumi Jo as cultural cooperation ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that it has appointed world-renowned soprano Sumi Jo as cultural cooperation ambassador to help support the global expansion of K-culture.

2026.5.8

SM Entertainment signs soprano Sumi Jo, will release her 40th anniversary album in May

SM Entertainment signed an exclusive recording contract with Korea's leading soprano, Sumi Jo, and will release “Continuum,” her album celebrating her 40th anniversary of debut, in May.

2026.4.21

Soprano Sumi Jo performs during a Korea?UAE cultural exchange event at the presidential palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attended by President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea kyung on Nov. 18, 2025. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.11

Poster for Sumi Jo's concert with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra in Egypt slated for Sept. 12. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

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.

2025.9.11

Soprano Sumi Jo speaks to press on the day she received France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters during an awards ceremony at the Opera-Comique in Paris on May 26. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.6.16

Soprano Sumi Jo receives France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters during an awards ceremony at the Opera-Comique in Paris on May 26. [NEWS1]

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.

2025.5.27

Renowned soprano Sumi Jo is pictured at the Chateau de la Ferte-Imbault in France's Loire Valley on July 13, 2024. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.5.22

Veteran soprano Sumi Jo hugs Korean tenor Lee Ki-up after he placed third at the Sumi Jo International Singing Competition, which ended Saturday at Château de La Ferté-Imbaultin in Loire Valley, central France. [NEWS1]

'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.”

2024.7.16

Soprano Sumi Jo, fourth from right in a golden dress, and the winners of the the first Sumi Jo International Singing Competition, pose for photos on July 12 at the Chateau de La Ferte-Imbault. [YONHAP]

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.

2024.7.14

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