To support a major solo exhibition by Haegue Yang, highlighting her international significance and unique artistic language on a global stage
Tate Modern
Hyundai Commission: Mire Lee
UK
Arts
2024 – 2026
To support the international presentation of Korean artist Mire Lee’s artistic practice through a major commissioned work.
National Theater Company of Korea
National Theater Company of Korea Patron Society
South Korea
Arts
2024
To support the National Theater Company of Korea Patron Society by contributing to its patronage program and strengthening the institution’s long-term support base.
YWS Project – Korean Language
Ethiopian Korean Language School
Ethiopia
Education
2024
To support Korean language education for younger generations of Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War.
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
The 30th Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Foreign Nationals
(Yang Won Sun Korean Diaspora Prize)
South Korea
Education
2024
To encourage excellence in Korean-language writing among the Korean diaspora and international learners.
HKGNA (Hong Kong Generation Next Arts)
HKGNA Music Festival 2024
Hong Kong
Arts
2024
To support cultural exchange through music and strengthen the bonds within the Korean community in Hong Kong.
Korean Graduate Students in Fine Arts
2024 Art Basel in Hong Kong Visiting Program
Hong Kong
Arts
2024
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.
YWS Project
Micro-grant for an Arts Curatorial Project
USA
Arts
2023
To support curatorial research and initiatives aimed at the global dissemination and expansion of Korean art.
YWS Project – Film
Experimental Film Production Project
UK (Scotland)
Arts
2023
To support independent artistic practice related to Korea through a micro-grant for experimental film production.
Busan Film Commission (AFiS)
Busan Film Subtitle Translation Initiative
South Korea
Culture
2023
To support the global accessibility of Korean cinema through subtitle translation and localization initiatives.