World Master Jung Dong-bok Wins Grand Prize (Overall) at 2026 Seoul World Art Exhibition Invitational for Outstanding ArtistsWorld Master Jung Dong-bok received the Grand Prize (Overall) at the awards ceremony forthe "2026 Seoul World Art Exhibition Invitational for Outstanding Artists," held at Insa ArtPlaza Gallery in Insadong, Seoul.Event: 2026 Seoul World Art Exhibition Invitational for Outstanding Artists Awards CeremonyDate: Friday, July 24, 2026, 3:00 PMVenue: Insa Art Plaza Gallery, 5th Floor, Insadong, SeoulRead Related News : https://www.starjn.com/109751

World Master Lee, Jung-Sook Participates as an Official Sponsor of the 2026 8th Korea–Central Asia Friendship DayEvent: 2026 8th Korea–Central Asia Friendship DayDate: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 3:00 PMVenue: Namsan Hall, Dongguk University, SeoulOn July 18, 2026, the World Masters Association attended the 2026 8th Korea–Central Asia Friendship Day, held at Namsan Hall of Dongguk University.Under the theme “A New Cultural Journey Along the Silk Road with Arirang,” the event served as a meaningful platform for cultural exchange, bringing together the traditional music and cultural traditions of Korea and the five Central Asian countries.In particular, World Master Lee, Jung-Sook, a master of traditional Korean embroidery, participated as an Official Sponsor of the event, contributing to its successful presentation and enhancing its cultural significance and prestige.The event was attended by the Ambassadors of Turkmenistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan, who delivered congratulatory remarks. The program featured a variety of cultural performances, including traditional Central Asian folk songs, performances of Arirang, and a hanbok fashion show, all of which received an enthusiastic response from the audience.Representing the World Masters Association were Representative Kim Eun-Sil, Lee Yun-Kyung, President of the Korea Masters Association, World Master Lee, Do-Kyung, World Master Lee, O-Soon, and Advisory Attorney Park Jong-Hoon, who joined the event in celebrating the spirit of international cultural exchange.The World Masters Association will continue to promote international cultural exchange and public cultural diplomacy through the diverse cultural and artistic activities and contributions of World Masters.

World Master Shim Un-jeong Presents Artwork to the Foreign Minister of GuatemalaOn June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM, the World Masters Association presented a traditional jihwa (paper flower art) work by World Master Shim Un-jeong to H.E. Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado, Foreign Minister of Guatemala, at a cultural event hosted by the Embassy of Guatemala in Korea, as part of its international cultural exchange activities.The event was attended by WMA President Kim Eun-sil, World Master Shim Un-jeong, and a documentary filmmaker, who together presented the artwork and shared the significance of cultural exchange between the Republic of Korea and Guatemala.World Master Shim Un-jeong crafted the artwork by meticulously recreating Guatemala's national flower, the Monja Blanca, using traditional Korean jihwa techniques, embodying the spirit of friendship, peace, and cultural exchange between the two nations.Date : Monday, June 29, 2026, 5:00 PMVenue : 172G Gallery, Seoul (Gwanghwamun)Artwork : Monja Blanca (Guatemala's National Flower), rendered in traditional Korean jihwa

World Master Shim Un-jeong Presents Buddhist Jihwa Artwork to the Embassy of Laos in KoreaOn June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM, the World Masters Association presented the traditional Buddhist jihwa (paper flower art) work "Lotus Realm" by World Master Shim Un-jeong to the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Korea, as part of its international cultural exchange activities.The event was attended by WMA President Kim Eun-sil, World Master Shim Un-jeong, and a documentary filmmaker, who together presented the artwork and shared the significance of cultural exchange and mutual development between the two countries.World Master Shim Un-jeong created the artwork to commemorate the friendship between Laos — a Buddhist nation — and the Republic of Korea, expressing through the art of jihwa the purity, peace, and beauty embodied in the lotus flower.The Lao Ambassador, upon receiving the work, expressed deep admiration for its sublime artistry and exquisite craftsmanship, as well as the profound devotion and Buddhist spirit contained within, offering high praise for the enduring values of Korean traditional culture.Date : Monday, June 29, 2026, 2:00 PMVenue : Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in KoreaArtwork : Lotus Realm

World Master Shin Chang-hwa Featured in Nobel Science and Honored with Certificate of AppreciationWorld Master Shin Chang-hwa (CEO of Valley Gudeul Co., Ltd.) was featured in a specialarticle in the May 2026 issue of Nobel Science. On June 17, World Master Shin Chang-hwaalso received a Certificate of Appreciation at the Nobel Science 10th AnniversaryCommemorative Event in recognition of contributions to the modern and scientificdevelopment of Gudeul technology.Event : Nobel Science 10th Anniversary Commemorative EventDate : Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00–5:30 PMVenue : Mugunghwa Hall, Hoam Faculty House, Seoul National UniversityInterview Article : Nobel Science, May 2026Published : Nobel Science Feature Article, pp. 130–131