Dear International Faculty, Researchers, and Colleagues,

The K-Heritage International Center at Korea National University of Heritage (KNUH), a national university under the Korea Heritage Service, cordially invites you to the 2026 K-Heritage Leadership Program: “Discover the Four Seasons of Korean Heritage: Wisdom, Taste, and Elegance.”

This specialized executive program offers international professionals living in Korea a profound encounter with the aesthetics and wisdom of Korean heritage. Through lectures by distinguished university faculty and masters, hands-on masterclasses (including mother-of-pearl lacquerware and kimchi-making), and on-site visits to Changdeokgung Palace and KNUH’s Buyeo Campus, you will discover the essence of Korean culture and connect with fellow international professionals.

Program Details

•Dates & Time: Every Saturday, October 24 – November 21, 2026 (5 sessions)

  - Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5 (Seoul): 14:00 – 17:00

  - Week 2 (Buyeo Campus): 09:30 – 18:00 (including round-trip bus transfer from Seoul)

•Venue: Seoul (venues to be announced); Week 2 at KNUH Buyeo Campus, with round-trip chartered bus from Seoul provided

•Eligibility: International professionals residing in Korea

•Capacity: 20 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis

•Participation Fee: KRW 250,000 for all five sessions (includes workshop materials and chartered bus transfer; domestic bank transfer in KRW only upon confirmation)

•Language: English (Korean sessions with English interpretation)

•Certificate: A Certificate of Completion will be awarded for attendance of at least 80% (minimum 4 sessions)

Registration

• RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_yFKJnk_KLFlJrpEgf8pcRmuWYlVhtYky-9AbwI8r5WzUqw/viewform

• Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 (Registration may close early once capacity is reached)

Please refer to the attached poster for the full weekly curriculum and lecturer profiles. Kindly note that the schedule and program details are subject to change depending on circumstances.