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Korean Studies Institute 30th anniversary
Overview
The Korean Studies Institute (KSI) marked its 30th anniversary in Andong with the launch of the ‘2026 Korea National Studies Grand Festival’. During the event, the institute declared its ‘Future Vision 2040’ plan, which emphasizes the preservation and digital utilization of traditional records within the AI era.
Since its founding in 1996, the KSI has amassed a collection of approximately 690,000 items, including ancient books, historical documents, and woodblocks. Notable assets include the UNESCO Memory of the World ‘Korean Confucian Woodblocks’ and the national treasure ‘Jingbirok’.
The anniversary festivities include exhibitions of Korean plaques and programs centered on traditional elements such as Hanbok, Hansik, Hanok, Hanji, and Hangul. Moving forward, regional officials aim to further globalize these cultural assets by seeking additional UNESCO registrations for culinary texts and traditional paper.
Entities
Andong International Convention Center · Lee Cheol-woo · UNESCO · Gyeongsangbuk-do · Korean Studies Institute
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKorea Studies Promotion Agency celebrates 30th anniversary in Andong
The Korea Studies Promotion Agency marked its 30th anniversary in Andong with the ‘2026 Korea Studies Grand Festival,’ showcasing 690,000 historical records and unveiling its ‘Future Vision 2040’ plan.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesKorean Studies Institute declares ‘Future Vision 2040’ on 30th anniversary
The Korean Studies Institute marked 30 years by announcing its ‘Future Vision 2040’ and hosting a national festival to promote the preservation and global recognition of traditional Korean records.
Sources
biz.heraldcorp.com · buan114.com · dhnews.co.kr · m.imaeil.com · seoul.co.kr · smcaen.fr