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)
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
2025-2026
To support the pilot year of NEST, a visiting scholar teaching residency at Lund University that develops emerging Korean Studies scholars through teaching, academic exchange, and professional networking.
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
The 31st Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Foreign Nationals
South Korea
Education
2025
Award sponsorship for 'The 31st Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Foreign Nationals (Yang Won Sun Korean Diaspora Prize)'
Emerging artists and museum professionals in Hong Kong
2025 Frieze/Kiaf Seoul Visiting Program
South Korea
Arts
2025
To support graduate-level art students in Hong Kong by providing opportunities to visit Frieze and Kiaf Seoul and independently explore Korea’s art institutions in relation to their fields of study.