Korean World Masters Participate in the2024 Busan International Buddhism Expo The 2024 Busan International Buddhism Expo will be held for the first time in Busan Metropolitan City, the heart of Korea’s traditional Buddhist culture, from August 8 to August 11, 2024, at Hall 3B of BEXCO. Following the remarkable success of the Seoul International Buddhism Expo in April—held under the slogan “Fun Buddhism”—this Busan edition will continue the momentum with the concept “Fun Buddhism, Part 2.” The expo will feature the participation of Korean World Masters, offering visitors a meaningful opportunity to experience the depth and vitality of Korea’s Buddhist culture and traditional arts.-Event Title: 2024 Busan International Buddhism Expo-Period: August 8 (Thu) – August 11 (Sun), 2024-Venue: Hall 3B, BEXCO, Busan

World Master Jung In-su Participates in the2024 Korea–Japan Ceramic Exchange Exhibition(Muan Buncheong Ceramic Association × Kyoto Seiyōkai Cooperative) World Master Jung In-su participated in the 2024 Korea–Japan Ceramic Exchange Project, a joint exchange exhibition between the Muan Buncheong Ceramic Association and the Kyoto Seiyōkai Cooperative.-Period: July 24 (Wed) – July 28 (Sun), 2024-Venue: Oh Seung-woo Museum

World Master Lee Wang-soog Participates inthe 2024 Annual Exhibition of the Korean Traditional Doll Hanbok Artists Association“A Journey to Joseon through Doll Costumes – Birthdays” World Master Lee Wang-soogparticipated in the 2024 Annual Exhibition organized by the Korean Traditional Doll Hanbok Artists Association, titled “A Journey to Joseon through Doll Costumes – Birthdays.” The exhibition presents the aesthetics of Joseon-era attire through finely crafted traditional hanbok made for dolls, offering visitors a unique cultural journey.-Period: July 10 (Wed) – July 16 (Tue), 2024-Venue: Gallery 1, Korea Art Museum(3rd Floor, Daeil Building, 12 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)-Host / Organizer: Korean Traditional Doll Hanbok Artists Association

World Master Cho Su-jung Hosts Cultural Exchange Event with ASASOnJuly 3, World MasterCho Su-junghosted a cultural exchange program at theCho Soo-jung Hanji Painting Gallery, welcoming spouses of ambassadors from10 countriesrepresenting theAssociation of Spouses of Ambassadors in Seoul(ASAS). The event featured a hands-onhanji painting experienceand atraditional tea tasting, creating a meaningful opportunity for cultural exchange.The ASAS President expressed sincere appreciation for the beautiful and enriching experience of Korean traditional culture and conveyed her wish to revisit the gallery in the future with diplomatic delegations from her country.This event served as a significant cultural diplomacy initiative, introducing the elegance of Korea’s traditional arts to the international community and further elevating the global standing ofKorean World Masters.

World Master Son Chang-sik Formally Presents the Commemorative Artwork “Repentance”to the Residence of the Embassy of Mexico in Korea On July 2, World Master Son Chang-sik visited the residence of the Embassy of Mexico in the Republic of Korea and formally presented his artwork titled “Repentance.” At the presentation, World Master Son expressed his sincere hope that the artwork would serve as a cultural bridge between Korea and Mexico, fostering deeper mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations. In response, the Mexican Ambassador and his spouse, deeply moved by the work, presented a replica painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a revered national symbol of Mexico that they had treasured for many years. This meaningful exchange stands as an exemplary case of cultural diplomacy through art, further enhancing the international recognition and stature of Korean World Masters.