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| International musicians who took part in this year's Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) International Academy program pose during a ceremony at Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. The program, aimed at nurturing young musicians from around the world, involved 52 participants from 19 countries this year. Among them, Dutch violinist Shin Sihan and Taiwanese oboe player Chia-yen Fan each received $2,000 scholarships from The Korea Times. Courtesy of KNSO |
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| Dutch violinist Shin Sihan, right, a participant of this year's Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) International Academy program, receives a $2,000 scholarship from The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin during a ceremony at Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of KNSO |
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| Taiwanese oboe player Chia-yen Fan, right, a participant of this year's Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) International Academy program, receives a $2,000 scholarship from The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin during a ceremony at Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of KNSO |
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