K-Heritage International Center at the Korea National University of Heritage (KNUH, President Kang Gyeong-hwan) under the Korea Heritage Service will host the 2025 K-Heritage Leadership Program, a five-week educational and cultural experience designed for global leaders residing in Korea. The program will take place every Saturday from October 25 to November 22, 2025, at the University’s Seoul Education Center (Myeong-dong UNESCO Hall) and other locations.
The K-Heritage Leadership Program is part of the K-Heritage Academy, a cultural heritage education initiative operated by KNUH since 2023. The Academy offers international participants from diverse professional, academic, and educational backgrounds a structured opportunity to explore and experience Korea’s cultural heritage.
Launched in October 2024, the Leadership Program received enthusiastic feedback for offering participants a unique opportunity to discover the depth and beauty of Korea’s heritage.
The 2025 program will feature an expanded curriculum of lectures, workshops, and field experiences. Highlights of the 2025 program include:
● An Introduction to Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage & Mask Dance Workshop
● Exploration of Jongmyo Shrine and Royal Ancestral Rituals
● Hands-On Experience in Traditional Gat (hat) Making
● Insights into the Restoration of Buddhist Scroll Paintings and Other Paper-Based Artworks
● Workshops on Traditional Korean Decorative Knotting Techniques
The program is open to international professionals in Korea working across diverse fields such as cultural diplomacy and education. The program aims not only to strengthen participants’ individual cultural awareness but also to enhance Korea’s capacity for cultural diplomacy and broaden opportunities for global exchange.
KNUH, under the Korea Heritage Service, will continue its commitment to the success of the ‘K-Heritage Academy’. We will spare no effort to enhance global appreciation and understanding of Korea’s culture and National Heritage, thereby strengthening Korea’s capacity for cultural diplomacy and broadening the foundation for global exchange.