Attendance at Russian Embassy National Day ReceptionOn June 9, 2026, the World Masters Association attended the National Day reception held at the Russian Embassy in Seoul.The event brought together diplomatic representatives and cultural figures from approximately 30 countries, featuring a performance by a Russian art troupe and congratulatory remarks. The World Masters Association exchanged greetings with the Russian Ambassador and his spouse and diplomatic envoys from various nations, introducing the Association's activities. The occasion was made particularly meaningful as the Russian Ambassador and his spouse personally introduced the World Masters Association to distinguished guests in attendance. The World Masters Association will continue its cultural diplomacy efforts,promoting the value of Korean culture and arts to the world through ongoing engagement with embassies around the globe.

Participation in Italy National Day Reception On June 2, 2026, the World Masters Association attended the Italian Republic National Day Reception held at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador in Hannam-dong, Seoul. The event commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and the 142nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy. H.E. Emilia Gatto, Ambassador of Italy to Korea, delivered her welcoming remarks in Korean and received warm applause from the guests. She highlighted the growing cooperation between the two countries in culture, arts, economy, science and technology, as well as aerospace, and expressed her expectations for a future-oriented partnership. Among the attendees were World Masters Lee Gwang-bok, Lee Do-kyung, and Kim Kyung-ho, along with President Lee Yun-kyung of the Korea Masters Association. The participants had the opportunity to engage with diplomats and cultural figures from various countries. World Master Kim Kyung-ho also presented his artwork “Flight of PyeongChang (飛上)” to the Embassy of Italy in Korea in celebration of Italy's hosting of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The World Masters Association will continue to expand its cultural diplomacy efforts and international exchanges, promoting the value of Korean traditional culture and arts through cooperation with embassies and cultural institutions around the world.

Participation in El Salvador Cultural Event On May 19, 2026, the World Masters Association participated in an El Salvador cultural event held at the Seoul Film Center. The event featured the screening of a cultural documentary and was attended by ambassadors from approximately ten Latin American countries, members of the Salvadoran community, and government officials. During the program, cultural documentary producer Olen Gutiérrez, a recommended World Master candidate, was introduced, and participants shared insights into the culture and tourism of El Salvador. The World Masters Association also exchanged views on future cultural cooperation and strengthened friendly relations with attendees.

Attendance at Philippine Embassy Cultural Event On June 4, 2026, the World Masters Association attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Philippines–Korea: Enduring Friendship Through Art," held at the Philippine Showroom of the President Hotel in Seoul. The exhibition was organized to mark the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence and the 77th anniversary of Korea–Philippines diplomatic relations, bringing together artists from both countries in celebration of cultural exchange and friendship. The event was attended by H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea, along with diplomatic envoys and cultural representatives from various nations, who shared in the spirit of international cooperation through the arts. The World Masters Association will continue to promote the value of Korean culture and arts to the world through diverse international cultural exchange activities

Meeting at the Embassy of El Salvador in Korea (World Master Candidate Recommendation) On May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the Association visited the Embassy of El Salvador in Korea and held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador and embassy officials. The Embassy arranged the meeting to recommend cultural documentary producer Olen Gutiérrez, who was visiting Korea at the time, as a candidate for World Master recognition. The Association explained that candidate recommendations would be accepted once the 2026 World Master selection plan is formally established. Both sides also exchanged views on expanding cultural and artistic cooperation between El Salvador and the Republic of Korea. Following the meeting, Salvadoran coffee and the World Masters catalog were exchanged as symbols of friendship and mutual cooperation.