October 25 is Dokdo Day, which was established to express the will to protect and to declare that Dokdo belongs to the Republic of Korea. Today, we celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to protecting Dokdo, a cherished part of Korea’s national heritage. 

As fans of K-content, how should we create and consume content responsibly? The Korea Copyright Commission is hosting a short-form video competition for King Sejong Institute students worldwide. Showcase your thoughts and ideas in a short video on how to responsibly create and consume  K-content, such as K-pop, K-dramas, K-webtoons, and more. More information:  https://www.crcscompetition.com/en

Application: www.acc.go.kr

2024 Korea Stage Festa   The newly introduced <2024 Korea Stage Festa> is an integrated performing arts event organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service. It aims to spark national interest in performing arts and serve as a platform for international promotion.   In collaboration with Korea's representative national theaters, such as the National Theater of Korea, National Theater Company of Korea (Myeongdong Theater), and the Seoul Arts Center, this event showcases prominent performances. It reaches out to audiences with open performances held at venues accessible to all, including the Cheong Wa Dae, which is now open to the public and loved by the nation, and the long-standing artistic hub of Seogye-dong, the former site of the National Theater Company.   Additionally, various events will be held nationwide throughout October, offering a wealth of performance content. These include the ‘Re:Bound Festival,’ which showcases excellent regional and representative Korean performances, the ‘Performing Arts Market in Seoul’ (PAMS), a platform for domestic and international performance exchanges celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the ‘Welcome Daehakro’ performing arts tourism festival, and a variety of performances linked to the National Sports Festival in the Gyeongnam and Gimhae regions   Festival Name 2024 Korea Stage Festa Date October 4, 2024 (FRI) - November 10, 2024 (Sun), for a total of 38 days Location National Theater of Korea, Myeongdong Arts Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Cheong Wa Dae, Seogye-dong National Theater Company site, and various locations across South Korea Hosted by Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Organized by  Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS). Co-organized by  National Theater of Korea, National Theater Company of Korea, and Seoul Arts Center. Co-organized by  Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Railroad Corporation  Re:bound, Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS), National Sports Festival, and Welcome Daehakro For inquiries  02-708-2230 Website:  https://kstagefesta.kr/eng/

65th Korean Folk Art Festival in Gumi The Korean Folk Art Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Korea. It began in 1958 under the name “National Folk Art Contest of Korea” in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Korean government's establishment. Over 700 folk heritage assets including Talchum (mask dance), Nongak (farmer’s performance), Ganggangsullae (women’s circle dance) and Juldarigi (Tug-of-war), have been discovered through the festival. More than 140 intangible cultural heritage assets designated by the state, city and province, as well as 12 items listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages were revealed through the festival to recognize the beauty and preservation value of Korean traditional culture. The National Youth Folk Art Festival has been held since 1994 to encourage young people who have not experienced Korean traditional art in modern surroundings to inherit the spirit and folklore of the Korean people. -Period: October 11-13, 2024 -Location: Gumi Stadium Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea Further information: https://www.kfaf.or.kr/2024/