Cultural Heritage Administration and Kodokwon Establish Korea-Japan Cultural Heritage Academic Exchange Fund

Received 100 Million Yen Donation from Kodokwon
Support for Early-Career Researchers and Symposiums Planned

On June 24 last year, participants watched the dismantling video of Gwanwoldang at a press conference titled "Joseon Royal Shrine Gwanwoldang Returns from Japan After 100 Years" held at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News.

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on April 20 that it had signed a donation agreement on April 18 with Kodokwon in Japan, the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, and the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote a Korea-Japan cultural heritage academic exchange project. Based on a contribution of 100 million yen (approximately 900 million won) from Kodokwon, the "Kodokwon Fund for Korea-Japan Cultural Heritage Academic Exchange" has been established.

The four institutions will use this fund to support research grants for early-career researchers in the field of Korea-Japan cultural heritage, assist with related publications and translations, and organize symposiums. An official from the Cultural Heritage Administration stated, "We have laid the groundwork for long-term academic exchange by maintaining the fund's principal and operating the project with interest income."

This collaboration was prompted by the return of the cultural property "Gwanwoldang" from Japan last year, made possible by a donation from Sato Takao, the chief priest of Kodokwon. In recognition of this contribution, the Cultural Heritage Administration awarded Chief Priest Sato a Presidential Commendation.

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