By Woo Jae-yeon
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) — Arts Council Korea (Arko) is hosting a three-day summit for art communities from around the world, aimed at advancing exchange and promoting public support for arts and culture.
The 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, themed “Shaping the Future of Arts and Culture,” features 36 sessions involving 106 attendants and speakers from 65 countries, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, the future of culture and sustainable cultural ecosystems, among others.
“Art and culture represent a common tongue for the future of all humankind,” Arko Chairperson Choung Byoung-gug said in his opening address at Arko Arts Theater in Seoul.
“I sincerely hope this general assembly marks a truly meaningful gathering where cultural policy leaders can forge a shared vision,” he said.
Highlighting South Korea’s cultural power, Choung added: “For many years, Korea has been transforming itself through the power of culture … This has been based on the belief that culture is not owned by a few, but is for everyone.”
Since its inauguration in Canada in 2002, the World Summit on Arts and Culture takes place triennially, serving as a platform to foster artistic exchange among key leaders and decision-makers globally.
In October, 2023, Korea was unilaterally chosen as this year’s host by the board of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, making it the first Asian country to host the event.
A poster for the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture is seen in this image provided by Arts Council Korea. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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