A comeback rooted in responsibility: Chung Myung-whun returns to KBS Symphony Orchestra

The KBS Symphony Orchestra, South Korea’s only broadcasting ensemble, will begin a new chapter under conductor Chung Myung-whun, an appointment that comes at a pivotal moment as the orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary next year. The 72-year-old maestro will return as the orchestra’s 10th artistic director for a three-year term starting Jan. 1. It marks a return: Chung briefly served as the ensemble’s fifth artistic director in 1998. The KBS Symphony Orchestra also holds personal significan