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Fourth Public Diplomacy Week Held On- and Offline

Opening address by KF President Lee Geun

Hanuri, the mascot celebrating the 30th anniversary of the KF’s founding

From October 28 to 31, the fourth Public Diplomacy Week, organized by the KF and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, took place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza as well as online at www.pdweek.or.kr.

The event addressed the theme of “Our Future through Public Diplomacy” with the aim of bringing public diplomacy closer to citizens. Through 80 programs presented on- and offline in cooperation with over 60 organizations in 47 countries, the week featured diverse public diplomacy activities.

Additionally, a mini exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the KF’s founding was held and Hanuri, the KF’s special anniversary mascot, was introduced as part of the Public Diplomacy Exploration event. Using the metaverse and other interactive media, the week provided audiovisual and in-person experiences to participants of various age groups. The Public Diplomacy Rhapsody and a performance by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team were also broadcast live online.

The KF expresses its deep appreciation for everyone who contributed to making the fourth Public Diplomacy Week safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the offline events have ended, the week’s online programs will remain open for public access on the digital platform www.pdweek.or.kr. Interest in these online services is greatly welcomed.

Global Networking Department 02-2151-6526 dekim@kf.or.kr

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