We kindly invite you to click or scan the QR code to complete
the application form for K-Heritage Leadership Program.
Korea National University of Heritage is pleased to announce the 2026 K-Heritage Leadership Program, designed for international professionals residing in Korea and working in the fields of diplomacy, international organizations, business, academia, education, media, and culture.
Under the theme “Korean Traditional Culture Through the Four Seasons: The Wisdom and Grace of the Ancients, Found in Nature,” this year’s program introduces one Korean tradition matched to each season, one per week. Participants will explore each tradition through lectures by distinguished scholars, hands-on workshops with master artisans, and visits to heritage sites. To accommodate participants’ schedules, sessions will be held on Saturdays for five consecutive weeks, beginning 24 October 2026. Please see the attached poster for more details.
**Please note: The schedule may be subject to minor adjustments.
Program Details
- Theme: Korean Traditional Culture Through the Four Seasons: The Wisdom and Grace of the Ancients, Found in Nature
- Date & Time: Every Saturday, October 24 – November 21, 2026 (5 sessions)
Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5 (Seoul): 14:00 – 17:00)
Week 2 (Buyeo Campus): 09:30 – 18:00 (including round-trip bus transfer from Seoul) - Eligible Participants: International professionals residing in Korea (diplomacy, culture, education, etc)
- Venue:
Cultural spaces and heritage sites in Seoul, and the KNUH campus in Buyeo Detailed venue
information and directions will be provided to registered participants. For Week 2 (Buyeo),
transfer by chartered bus will be provided. Please use public transport for the Seoul sessions, as parking may not be available. - Application Deadline: Friday, 16 October 2026.
- Fee: 250,000KRW
- Program Agenda:
| No. | Date | Topic | Lecturer | Venue |
| 1 | 10.24 (Sat) | Nature & Aesthetics of Korean Life Najeon-chilgi Workshop | Emeritus Prof. Sun LEE (KNUH) Young-ok LEE (Master of Najeon-chilgi) | Jinju Shell (Bukchon) Forest Gugu (Bukchon) |
| 2 | 10.31 (Sat) | [Spring] Seasonal Flower Tea & Dasik (Korean Pressed Cake) | Prof. Mi-kyung YANG (KNUH) | Yuhyeondang, KNUH Buyeo Campus (transfer by chartered bus) |
| 3 | 11.7 (Sat) | [Summer] Traditional Fan & Scholar Culture | Prof. Young-jae KIM (KNUH) | *TBC |
| 4 | 11.14 (Sat) | [Autumn] Elegance of Joseon Palaces: Changdeokgung Palace Tour | Prof. Sang hyun LEE (KNUH) | Changdeokgung Palace |
| 5 | 11.21 (Sat) | [Winter] Fermented Foods & Culture of Sharing: Kimjang Experience | Prof. Jin-hyun YOO (Seojeong University) | Museum Kimchikan (Insa-dong) |
We believe this program will offer participants meaningful insights into Korea’s heritage and its contemporary significance. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with colleagues or associates who may be interested in engaging with Korea’s cultural heritage.
** Please note that a minimum of 80% attendance (4 out of 5 sessions) is required for all participants to ensure full engagement with the program. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who meet this requirement.
For inquiries, please contact us at knuchihec@gmail.com / +82-2-730-9419.