Culture

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In exchange with the world. For diversity, understanding and trust.

The Goethe-Institut Korea promotes international cultural exchange. Our projects are created in partnership and close cooperation with cultural institutions, cultural initiatives, and artists from Korea, Germany, and worldwide. They invite an open, trusting dialog, joint artistic production, and the exchange of diverse perspectives.

Latest projects

#Medialiteracy

Facts & Contexts Matter

Discover innovative media literacy practices and how technologically advanced democracies like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan combat online misinformation, hate speech, and conspiracy theories.

Hate speech is often spread anonymously. Therefore, the picture only shows typing hands on a laptop. Illustration by Yukari Mishima. © bpb/Goethe-Institut; Illustration: Yukari Mishima © bpb/Goethe-Institut; Illustration: Yukari Mishima

Walking around the city

Urban Walks

Explore seven urban art projects that offer a unique perspective on the stories of Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Ulaanbaatar while transforming walking into a new experience.

Urban Walks © Goethe-Institut Korea © Goethe-Institut Korea

Cultural funding

We offer artists and cultural professionals various opportunities to actively participate in cultural exchange programs between Germany, Korea, and other countries. Learn more about our residency, funding programs, and current calls for applications.

Cultural funding Goethe-Institut Korea © León Lichtenborg (lennon.cmyk) © León Lichtenborg (lennon.cmyk)

In conversation with ...

Interview

Many Worlds Over

During the pandemic, artist Ayoung Kim was confined to her studio and relied on delivery apps for her daily meals. This experience sparked profound questions, culminating in her 2022 work, "Delivery Dancer's Sphere." Two years later, she received the ACC Future Prize and created "Delivery Dancer's Arc: Inverse." Discover more about her creative journey in the interview.

Ayoung Kim ⓒ Kanghyuk Lee ⓒ Kanghyuk Lee

Our focus

#Art&Tech

Brave new world

Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives. Our projects explore the potential of the digital for artistic production and ask: What makes the digital future worth living in? Here you will find a selection of our previous projects.

#Discourse #Society

Seeing with different eyes

People with different opinions create friction - and in the best case, exciting discussions! Experience the resulting energy in a selection of our discussion formats.

#Germany #Trends

What's going on in Germany?

What moves the cultural scenes in Germany - what comes back, what stays? Here you will find a selection of our activities that connect Germany with the world.

Inclusion & Diversity

No matter where love falls – the Goethe-Institut Korea is committed to equality and social recognition of diverse and varied lifestyles through its work.