LIDO Korea (the Korean–German Cultural Exchange Association)
Oral History Video Archive
Germany
Culture
2026
To support the Oral History Video Archive project documenting first-generation Koreans in Germany.
BIFAN (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival)
BIFAN × Mindan AI Filmmaking Workshop and Screening
Japan
Education
2026
To support the AI-based film education and cultural exchange program co-organized by BIFAN and the Mindan Yokohama Branch.
YWS Project – Korean Studies
Asian Youth Artivism: Shaping the Ethics of Care through Diasporic Performance
Romania
Education
2026
To support participation in an academic symposium exploring Asian youth artivism, diasporic performance, and ethics of care.
YWS Project – Arts
Yong Sun-mi: GMTC Doljanchi
USA
Arts
2026
To support a community-based performance project and collaborative cultural event connecting Korean artists in New York.
Korea National University of Arts
The Hong Kong tour project: A Midsummer Night’s Dream We’ve Never Seen Before
Hong Kong
Arts
2026
To support the Hong Kong tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream We’ve Never Seen Before by the School of Drama at Korea National University of Arts.
CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile)
Exhibition: Threading Inwards
Hong Kong
Arts
2026
To support a contemporary exhibition exploring diverse textile-based artistic practices and cultural narratives across Asia.
KEY (Korea Europe & You)
Program: KEY Hong Kong Annual Debate 2026
Hong Kong
Culture
2026
To support an educational and cultural debate fostering dialogue between Hong Kong, Korea, and Europe, including the YWS Foundation Prize for Korean Soft Power.
GYOPO
Publication: Liminal Figures and Ring of Fire: Art of the Pacific Rim
USA
Arts
2026 – 2027
To support publications examining Korean and diasporic artistic perspectives within the Pacific Rim.
ARKO (Arts Council Korea) 2026 Venice Biennale Korean Pavilion
The Korean Pavilion of the 61st International Art Exhibition 2026 La Biennale di Venezia
Italy
Arts
2026
To support the international presentation of contemporary Korean art, strengthening global visibility and curatorial exchange.
YWS Project – Korean Studies
Hidden Stories: International Seminar of Women in Korean History
Spain
Education
2026
To support an academic seminar fostering dialogue among graduate students and early-career scholars on women’s history in Korea.