From a Walk of Remembrance to the Unveiling of "KSI Future Vision 2040"

The Korean Studies Advancement Center will hold the “Korean Studies Grand Exhibition of Korea” on October 28 at the Andong International Convention Center (ADCO), marking the 30th anniversary of its opening.


Poster for "Korean Studies Grand Exhibition of the Republic of Korea" / Korea Studies Advancement Center.

Poster for "Korean Studies Grand Exhibition of the Republic of Korea" / Korea Studies Advancement Center.

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The event will look back on the value of Korean studies and envision its future. It will focus on Korean studies materials and traditional documentary heritage that clans, depositors, and the public have safeguarded together over the past 30 years.


The event will begin with a walk alongside those who have protected historical records. Depositors, local residents, and young people will walk about 1.5 kilometers along Seonseong Sangsang-gil, starting at Jangpangak, where Confucian woodblocks are kept. This will be followed by a keynote lecture by Professor Mark Peterson and an expert roundtable discussion on Korean cultural data in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and the role of institutions dedicated to Korean studies.


The main ceremony commemorating the center’s 30th anniversary will take place in the afternoon. Cultural performances, awards, and a tribute to depositors will look back on the center’s achievements over the past 30 years, and the “KSI Future Vision 2040,” outlining its direction for the future, will be announced.



Exhibitions and hands-on activities will continue at venues throughout the event site through October 31. The exhibition “Korean Signboards” will feature 182 pyeonaek (traditional hanging boards) included in UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The Traditional Culture Experience Center and Digital Media Center will offer experiences related to hanbok, Korean cuisine, hanok, hanji, and Hangul, as well as AI programs and videos, respectively. The Confucian Culture Museum will also hold the commemorative exhibition “The Light of Thirty Years, Thirty Treasures” through November 1.


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