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South Korean youth and cultural initiatives

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South Korea is preparing for several large-scale youth-oriented events and cultural initiatives. In August 2026, it was announced that Seoul will host World Youth Day from August 3 to 8, 2027, under the theme “Have courage: I have conquered the world!” By ~~September~~ mid-September 2026, the focus expanded to domestic festivals and peace awareness. The ‘2026 Peak Time Festival’ was held in Gongju, featuring music and career sessions with major ~~corporations.~~ corporations such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, alongside exhibitions on AI and VR technologies. Concurrently, the Ministry of Unification conducted ‘2026 Peace Wind Week,’ which included a youth talk concert in Seoul where Unification Minister Jung Dong-young ~~emphasized~~ described peace as an essential ~~resource for~~ resource, comparable to water and air, and urged young people to maintain an active interest in the ~~younger generation.~~ subject. Further regional engagement occurred through ‘2026 Youth Week’ festivals in Incheon and Busan. Incheon held a five-day event featuring debates on establishing a youth foundation and job fairs at Inha and Incheon Universities. Mayor Park Chan-dae highlighted the city’s commitment to creating jobs in AI, bio, content, and energy industries to support youth stability. Meanwhile, Busan hosted a festival themed ‘Different Youths, One Voyage Toward Busan,’ which included career lectures and a policy talk concert where Mayor Jeon Jae-soo engaged directly with citizens to listen to their policy suggestions.

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