World Master LEE Wang Soog - Traditional Hanbok Experience with OTS Ambassadors’ Spouses -Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 14:00 – 17:00-Venue: Bidanbim (1st Floor, 710 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul)-Hosted/Organized by: World Masters Committee, World Masters Association, Korea Masters Association-Theme: Hanbok and Life – From Cradle to Grave-Attendee :Mrs. Anna TAMER Spouse of the Ambassador of Türkiye​,Mrs. Mahri DURDYYEVA Spouse of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan,​Mrs. Nargiza ABDUSALOMOVA Spouse of the Ambassador of Uzbekistan,KIM Eun Sil, Representative of the World Masters Association​Jinny KHAN, International Committee Member of World Masters CommitteeKIM Sung Hee, Director of the Korea Masters AssociationOn April 23, 2025, a traditional Hanbok experience event was successfully held at Bidanbim, a space that embodies the beauty and elegance of Korean silk tradition, with the participation of the spouses of ambassadors from OTS countries—Türkiye, Turkmenistan andUzbekistan,​Hosted by the World Masters Committee and organized at the invitation of Master LEE Wang Soog, a designated World Master of Korea, the event offered the distinguished guests a unique opportunity to wear Hanbok and experience firsthand the delicate processes of tailoring and stitching. Through this, they were able to appreciate the deep aesthetics and philosophy embedded in Hanbok. More than a cultural introduction, this event served as a meaningful platform for cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between Korea and the Silk Road nations. The World Masters Committee remains committed to promoting the beauty of Korean culture worldwide through continued collaboration with diverse nations.​

World Master Cho Soon-nam Hosts“The 2nd Korean Minhwa: Going Global” Exhibition Commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan and the 9th anniversary of the opening of Osaka Gallery, the 2025 Osaka Gallery Invitational Exhibition, “The 2nd Korean Minhwa: Going Global,” was held at the Kyoto City International Foundation. This exhibition served as a meaningful occasion to promote cultural and artistic exchange between Korea and Japan, while introducing the beauty and artistic value of Korean minhwa (traditional folk painting) to the international community.-Exhibition Period: April 22 (Tue) – April 27 (Sun), 2025-Venue: Kyoto City International Foundation, Japan-Organizers: Kyoto City International Foundation, Osaka Gallery

World Master Lee Wang-soog Holds“The Biography of Lee Wang-suk – Solo Exhibition” World Master Lee Wang-soog reinterprets the aesthetics of traditional Korean attire through a contemporary lens, presenting a renewed vision of the beauty of hanbok. This exhibition marks the artist’s ninth solo show, featuring embroidered works that express the elegant lines and refined colors of Joseon royal court costumes. Through exquisite embroidery techniques and sophisticated design, the exhibition revives the dignity and artistic value of Korea’s traditional dress, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.-Exhibition Period: April 16 (Wed) – April 22 (Tue), 2025-Venue: La Mer Gallery, 2nd Floor

World Master Jung Myung-ja“Royal Court Embroidery Painting Exhibition” World Master Jung Myung-ja is a master artisan who has carried on the tradition of Joseon-era royal court embroidery, delicately expressing Korea’s history and spirit through the art of embroidery. An exhibition showcasing her artistic world in one place, “Royal Court Embroidery Painting Exhibition,” will be held from April 12, 2025 to February 28, 2026, at Yeongwol Hall, located within the Wangin Park. This exhibition has been organized to continue the lineage of Joseon royal embroidery—an art form gradually fading from memory—and to highlight its artistic value. The following representative works will be on display: Royal Procession of King Jeongjo Joseon Tongsinsa (Korean Diplomatic Missions to Japan) Sipjangsaengdo (Painting of the Ten Symbols of Longevity) Irworobongdo (Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks) The Taegeukgi (Korean National Flag) World Master Jung Myung-ja has recreated, through embroidery, the evolution of the Taegeukgi from the reign of Emperor Gojong to the present day, continuing a meaningful artistic journey that introduces Korea’s traditions and national identity to the world. Through each carefully stitched thread imbued with devotion and artistic spirit, this exhibition offers a rare and moving opportunity to rediscover the delicacy and depth of Korean embroidery art. -Exhibition Title: Royal Court Embroidery Painting Exhibition-Period: April 12, 2025 (Sat) – February 28, 2026 (Sat)-Venue: Yeongwol Hall, Wangin Park(440 Wangin-ro, Gunseo-myeon, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea)

World Master Oh Sook-hee Appears on tvN’sEdward Lee’s Country Cook The traditional food research institute “Migayeon,” led by World Master Oh Sook-hee, was featured in the first episode of tvN’s new cooking variety show Edward Lee’s Country Cook, which aired on February 14, 2025. In the episode, world-renowned chef Edward Lee, along with actress Go Ah-sung and Cynthia, visited World Master Oh Sook-hee to learn traditional Korean buckwheat dishes. Through hands-on experience, they joyfully explored Korea’s food culture, rich with care, devotion, and heartfelt tradition. The program is a warm and engaging culinary journey that travels across Korea to meet master artisans, capturing the authentic flavors and stories passed down through generations, as conveyed through their skilled hands. -Details: Appearance on tvN Edward Lee’s Country Cook (Episode 1)-Air Date: February 14, 2025-Replay: https://naver.me/xZVnJXv0