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Sumi Jo Named Commandeur of French Order of Arts and Letters

She was honored in Paris with France’s highest cultural distinction by the French Ministry of Culture.

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Korean soprano Sumi Jo (R) receives France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture during an award ceremony at the Opera-Comique in Paris on May 26, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The 62-year-old soprano received the Commandeur rank, the top tier of the Order of Arts and Letters, on May 26 in recognition of her contributions to French arts.
  • The award was presented during a ceremony at the historic Opera-Comique venue in central Paris.
  • Jo expressed deep gratitude at the event and pledged to dedicate herself to supporting and inspiring the next generation of vocalists.
  • Last July, she launched the inaugural Sumi Jo International Singing Competition at Chateau de la Ferte-Imbault in France’s Loire Valley.
  • In June she will tour China and South Korea with competition winners, and the second edition of her biennial competition is set for July 2026 as part of her 40th debut anniversary celebrations.