The Korea National University of Heritage is pleased to announce the 2025 K-Heritage Leadership Program, designed for international professionals residing in Korea and working in the fields of international diplomacy, culture, and education
This year’s program will focus on Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage and will commence in the late October 2025. To accommodate participants’ schedules, sessions will be held on Saturdays for five consecutive weeks, beginning 25 October 2025. Please see the attached poster for more details.
Please note: The schedule may be subject to minor adjustments.
Program Details
- Theme: Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Period: 25 October 2025 – 22 November 2025 (Saturday, 5 consecutive weeks)
- Eligible Participants: International professionals residing in Korea (diplomacy, culture, education, etc)
- Venue:
- K-Heritage International Center (Former Executive Residence of Chosun Savings Bank)
- # 1-8 83, Deoksugung- gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04518 Republic of Korea
- Map: https://naver.me/G7VaT7kf
- Nearby subway station: City Hall Station (Line 1 & 2), 10-15 min walk or Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), 10-15 min walk, passing by Deoksu Elementary School
- UNESCO House
- Lecture room 702, 26 Myeongdong-gil (UNESCO Road), Jung-gu, Seoul 04536, Republic of Korea
- Map: https://naver.me/FA2gFQO1
- Nearby subway station: Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) or Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Line 2), 5-10 min walk
- Please use public transport as there is no parking available at either venue.
- K-Heritage International Center (Former Executive Residence of Chosun Savings Bank)
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
- Fee: Free of charge
- Program Agenda:
| No. | Date | Topic | Lecturer | Type | Venue |
| 1 | 10.25 (Sat) | Intangible Heritage of Korea | Deok-soon KIM (Director of ICHCAP) | Theory & Performance viewing | K-Heritage International Center |
| 2 | 11.1 (Sat) | Jongmyo Shrine & Royal Ancestral Ritual | Endowed Chair Prof. Kyung Rip PARK (KNUH) | Theory & Field trip to Jongmyo | UNESCO House & Jongmyo |
| 3 | 11.8 (Sat) | Gat (Traditional Korean Horsehair Hat for men) | Chang-young PARK (Gannil Ipjajang: Master of Gat Making) | Theory & Gat making experience | UNESCO House |
| 4 | 11.15 (Sat) | Conservation of Paper-based Paintings | Prof. Sang hyun LEE (KNUH) | Theory & Viewing the restoration of Buddhist paintings | UNESCO House |
| 5 | 11.22 (Sat) | Maedeup (Korean Traditional Decorative Knotting) | Emeritus Prof. Yeonok SIM (KNUH) | Theory & maedeup making experience | UNESCO House |
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 minimum 80% of attendance (4 out of 5 sessions) is mandatory for all participants to ensure full engagement with the program. to ensure full engagement with the program. Participants who attend all five sessions will receive a small token of appreciation.
For inquiries, please contact us at knuchihec@gmail.com / +82-2-730-9418.
