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Global expansion of Korean cultural festivals and exchanges

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The global expansion of Korean cultural festivals and exhibitions continues through diverse diplomatic and artistic initiatives. In the Caribbean, the South Korean Embassy organized ‘Korean Week 2026’ at Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic. Under the theme ‘Two cultures, one rhythm: Korea and the Dominican Republic,’ the event featured Republic, featuring musical fusions such as ‘K-Bachata’ and performances blending traditional Korean instruments with merengue and bachata. like ‘K-Bachata’. Simultaneously, a cultural week in Havana, Cuba, organized by ArtCor in collaboration with the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focuses on community outreach through food tastings, educational talks, and musical parades. This edition emphasizes Hangul to highlight Korean national identity. Cultural ties between South Korea and France are also deepening. Following previous deepening through exhibitions of the Seokguram Grotto, the French newspaper Le Monde recently highlighted the site as a ‘jewel of Buddhist art.’ To further promote Silla heritage, the broadcaster TV5MONDE is scheduled to film historical sites in Gyeongju. Additionally, Grotto and the upcoming 2nd French Autumn Festival will take place in Gwangju Gwangju, which facilitates exchange in music, gastronomy, and crafts. In India, Korean cultural influence is expanding through large-scale immersive events. The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea has announced ‘Korea Week 2026’ in Mumbai, a two-week showcase from October 9–11. Originating from the ‘Korean Spring’ project 11 to 23 featuring Korean cinema, food, and K-dramas in Nantes, partnership with the festival brings together artists, chefs, and planners from both nations Korean Film Council. Additionally, the platform Zepto hosted ‘Seoul Street’ in Delhi, an invite-only immersive recreation of a Korean street. This event, supported by partners such as Nongshim India, aims to exchange expertise translate digital fascination with Korean pop culture into physical experiences, following significant growth in music, gastronomy, consumer searches for Korean ramen and crafts. noodles on quick-commerce platforms.

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  1. 2026-10-09 09:43 UTC Global expansion of Korean cultural festivals and exchanges
  2. 2026-10-06 07:06 UTC Global expansion of Korean cultural festivals and exchanges
  3. 2026-10-04 04:56 UTC Korean cultural festivals and exhibitions globally
  4. 2026-10-03 09:37 UTC Korean cultural festivals in France and globally
  5. 2026-09-22 22:31 UTC Korean cultural festivals in France and globally
  6. 2026-09-08 01:34 UTC Korean cultural festivals in France

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