World Humanities Forum Opens on the 19th in Gyeongju... Presenting a New Paradigm for Untact Forums

Simultaneous Online Connection of Foreign Scholars from 25 Countries and Domestic Academics

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 3rd that it will hold the "6th World Humanities Forum," a festival of humanities for people around the world, at the Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center (HICO) from the 19th to the 21st.

Co-hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju City, the Ministry of Education, and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, this forum's theme is "Humanities of Harmony - Efforts Toward Coexistence and Mutual Prosperity." This is the first time the World Humanities Forum, launched in 2011, is being held in Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Gyeongsangbuk-do secured the event in Gyeongju through a Ministry of Education public contest last year. Through this event, they plan to actively utilize the opportunity to promote both domestically and internationally the diverse humanities assets and attractions of Gyeongju City, highlighting Gyeongbuk's excellent cultural and tourism resources.

Due to the spread of COVID-19, this forum will be held both online and offline. Forty-five overseas scholars from 25 countries and over 110 domestic humanities scholars will be connected in real-time online to deliver passionate lectures on the humanities.

On the first day of the forum, the 19th, starting at 9 a.m., a keynote lecture will be given by Robert Buswell, Distinguished Professor at UCLA, followed by five thematic breakout sessions. In the afternoon, an opening ceremony featuring interactive performances will be held with 100 on-site participants and 90 online participants.

Due to COVID-19, strict quarantine measures will be prioritized, and entry will be restricted to those who have pre-registered. Participation applications will be accepted from November 1st through the official World Humanities Forum website.

Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, stated, "Through hosting this World Humanities Forum, I ask for the active participation of residents so that it can be a great opportunity to widely promote the humanities values and cultural and tourism resources of Gyeongbuk to the world."

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