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.
Korean Graduate Students in Fine Arts
2026 Art Basel in Hong Kong Visiting Program
Hong Kong
Arts
2026
To support Korean artists by providing international exposure and learning opportunities through the Art Basel in Hong Kong Visiting Program, organized by the Yang Won Sun Foundation.
Saemal Saemomjit
The Philosophy School Program
South Korea
Culture
2025
To support an educational initiative fostering humanistic reflection and critical thinking through the study of philosophy.
Seoul Factory for the Performing Arts
Project DREAM Showcase Performance in Jakarta
South Korea
Arts
2025
To support international collaboration and cultural exchange between Korea and Indonesia through a performing arts showcase.
Korean Miners and Nurses Sent to Germany in the 1960s
A Musical Message of Gratitude: 62nd Anniversary Concert
South Korea
Culture
2025
To honor the legacy of Korean miners and nurses sent to Germany through a commemorative concert celebrating their contribution and history
Lund University (The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies)
Nordic–Lund Emerging Scholars Teaching Program in Korean Studies (NEST)
Sweden
Education
2025
To support emerging scholars in Korean Studies through a residency-based program focused on teaching, academic exchange, and professional networking.