Culture ministry brings global art, literaterary figures to Korea

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, officially launched this year's K-Fellowship, a prestigious international exchange program designed to connect global cultural leaders with the country’s rapidly growing domestic art and literary scenes.

Marking its 18th anniversary, the annual initiative targets a strategic shift in cultural diplomacy.

Following last year's focus on the performing arts, this year’s program zeroes in on visual arts, literature and publishing, bringing 10 influential global experts to Korea for highly tailored, site-specific itineraries.

The initiative is built around high-impact, practical networking.

Rather than standard sightseeing, invitees engage in custom-tailored programs — including direct museum and institutional visits, participation in major national exhibitions and one-on-one executive consultations — aimed at laying down the infrastructure for future institutional partnerships.

The fellowship began its 2026 run by hosting Ezequiel Martinez, the director genera ...