World Masters Lee Kwang-bok and Kim Kyung-ho Participate in the 2026 Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival (October 23–25, 2026) World Master Lee Kwang-bok, specializing in traditional Korean wooden architecture (Hanok), and World Master Kim Kyung-ho, specializing in Korean Mandala, participated in the 2026 Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival, held from October 23 to 25 at the Silleuksa Temple Tourist Area in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. The Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival celebrates the region's agricultural specialties, particularly rice and sweet potatoes, while highlighting its history and traditional culture. The festival featured a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on cultural programs. World Masters Lee Kwang-bok and Kim Kyung-ho participated in the "Encounter with National Intangible Heritage and Masters" program, introducing visitors to Korea's traditional culture and arts. Lee Kwang-bok presented works highlighting the architectural craftsmanship and beauty of traditional Korean Hanok, while Kim Kyung-ho created a large-scale Korean Mandala artwork through a live performance. Their participation offered visitors an opportunity to appreciate the artistic and cultural value of Korea's traditional heritage. ■ Date : October 23 (Fri) – 25 (Sun), 2026 ■ Venue : Silleuksa Temple Tourist Area, Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

World Master Lee O-sun to Hold Solo Exhibition "The Story of Hanji Yarn Geumchim" (2026.10.21.–10.26.) World Master Lee O-sun, specializing in traditional Korean bedding (Geumchim), will hold her solo exhibition, "The Story of Hanji Yarn Geumchim," at The Star Gallery in Jongno-gu, Seoul, from October 21 to 26, 2026. The exhibition will feature traditional Korean bedding crafted using Hanji (Korean paper) yarn. Through works combining Hanji yarn and traditional sewing techniques, visitors will have the opportunity to explore World Master Lee O-sun's artistry in Geumchim. ■ Date : October 21 (Wed) – 26 (Mon), 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ■ Venue : The Star Gallery, 1F, 37-1 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

World Master Kim Ok-hi Invited as Guest Chef to the 2026 Korean Gastronomy Week in Hanoi, Vietnam (October 16–17, 2026) World Master Kim Ok-hi, specializing in Chalbeomuri-tteok (traditional Korean steamed rice cake), was invited as a guest chef to the "2026 Korean Gastronomy Week" in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she conducted a hands-on workshop on making traditional Korean rice cakes. The event was held from October 16 to 25 at the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 in Vietnam. On October 16 and 17, World Master Kim Ok-hi introduced participants to the flavors and beauty of traditional Korean rice cakes and guided them through the process of making the rice cakes themselves. During the workshop, she presented three varieties of Korean rice cakes: Five-Color Rainbow Rice Cake (Osaek Mujigae-tteok), made with natural ingredients to create vibrant colors and flavors; Cheese Seolgi, a variation of traditional Baekseolgi enriched with cheese; and Coffee Seolgi, featuring the distinctive flavors of coffee, brown sugar, and almonds. Through these creations, she showcased the diversity and appeal of traditional Korean rice cakes. The workshop provided a meaningful opportunity to introduce the flavors and beauty of traditional Korean rice cakes to an international audience and to share Korea's traditional culinary culture with local participants. ■ Date : October 16 (Fri) – 17 (Sat), 2026 ■ Venue : InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, Hanoi, Vietnam

World Master Yang Soon-ja to Present Traditional Jeju Galot Fashion Show at ART & JEOJI 2026 (2026.10.16.) World Master Yang Soon-ja, specializing in traditional Jeju persimmon-dyed textile crafts, will present the "Mongsaengi Galot Fashion Show" at ART & JEOJI 2026, the Jeoji Culture and Arts Village Festival, held at the Jeoji Cultural District Community Culture Center in Jeju on October 16. World Master Yang Soon-ja has organized annual Galot fashion shows to promote the beauty of Jeju's traditional persimmon-dyed fabrics and clothing. This year's show will feature a variety of Galot designs inspired by Jeju's natural landscapes and traditional colors. As the CEO of Mongsaengi Co., Ltd., World Master Yang Soon-ja continues her efforts to preserve and promote Jeju's traditional Galot clothing. ■ Date : October 16 (Fri), 2026, 3:00 PM ■ Venue : Jeoji Cultural District Community Culture Center, 906-14 Yonggeum-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju City

World Master Kim Bong-yeol's Association to Host the Korea Wildflower Art Exhibition (2026.10.15.–10.18.) The Korea Wildflower Association, led by World Master Kim Bong-yeol, specializing in bonsai, will host the Korea Wildflower Art Exhibition at Nakdong River Garden in Busan from October 15 to 18, 2026. Held as part of the 2026 Busan Garden Show, the exhibition will showcase a variety of wildflower artworks. Organized by the Korea Wildflower Association and supported by Busan Metropolitan City, the opening ceremony will take place on October 15 (Thursday) at 2:00 PM. ■ Date : October 15 (Thu) – 18 (Sun), 2026 ■ Venue : Nakdong River Garden (Samnak Ecological Park, Sasang-gu), Busan