Golden Blessings: Discovering Korean Cultural Heritage
Hosted by Korea Heritage Service
Organized by Korean Heritage Agency and Korean Cultural Center New York
◆ The Korea Heritage Service
The Korea Heritage Service is a government agency dedicated to protecting and passing on the Republic of Korea’s precious history and heritage. It systematically safeguards and researches tangible heritage—such as royal palaces, Buddhist temples, and historic sites—as well as intangible heritage, including traditional crafts, rituals, and performances, along with Korea’s beautiful natural heritage. The agency also works to convey the value of Korea’s national heritage to future generations, sharing the significance of diversity beyond the boundaries of past and present, and of Korea and the wider world.
◆ The Korea Heritage Agency
The Korea Heritage Agency is a public institution that helps Korea’s heritage live and breathe in contemporary life. Through a wide range of events and exhibitions utilizing national heritage, as well as the development of cultural products, the agency introduces Korea’s history and traditions in an accessible and engaging way. It also supports international exchange and educational programs, enabling international audiences and younger generations to directly experience and understand Korean cultural heritage, while connecting its value to everyday life and the future.
◆ Visit Korean Heritage Campaign
The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency jointly carry out the Visit Korean Heritage Campaign to introduce Korea’s national heritage to the world. The campaign offers a range of initiatives, including National Heritage Visit Routes, curated around World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; the World Heritage Festival, which presents diverse programs utilizing UNESCO World Heritage sites; and National Heritage Media Art, which brings the stories of national heritage to life through a variety of digital technologies. Going beyond simply viewing heritage sites, the Visit Korean Heritage Campaign offers the gift of living history. Join the campaign and begin a more accessible and engaging journey through Korea’s national heritage.
