By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo
A special exhibition will be held to strengthen cultural ties between South Korea and Uzbekistan in the new year of 2025. The 52nd International Cultural Exchange Exhibition will be held from March 5 to 11 on the second floor of the Insa-dong Museum of Korean Art in Seoul, marking the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The international event was organized in consultation with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov and Diplomatic Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young.
The exhibition will be a magnificent cultural exchange, bringing together more than 70 Korean artists and 50 works of art from Uzbekistan. The exhibition will feature works of various genres, including paintings, folk paintings, sculptures, and crafts, which will impress not only art lovers but also the public.
In particular, a student from Uzbekistan will be selected as the 201st scholarship recipient at the event, and the second solo exhibition of 10 Korean artists invited by Korea Masters Association will be held at the same time. This will further enrich the artistic exchange between the two countries.
Exhibition Highlights
Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Uzbekistan
Held from March 5-11 on the second floor of the Korean Museum of Art
More than 70 works by Korean artists and 50 works by Uzbek artists
Scholarships awarded to a student from Uzbekistan in Korea
The second solo exhibition of 10 artists invited by Korea Masters Association
Awarding ceremony by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea
Ambassadorial awards and special events
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea has decided to award the Ambassadorial Award to all Korean artists participating in the exhibition. On the day of the award ceremony, foreign ambassadors and more than 100 Uzbek students studying in Korea will be invited, and from March 5 to 11, Uzbeks living in Korea will be invited to attend the ceremony. During the exhibition period, Uzbek embassy staff will be on hand to introduce the Uzbek works to visitors and spread the values of the two cultures.
Sponsors and organizers
The event is jointly organized by the Diplomacy Journal and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea, and hosted by the World Culture Promotion Foundation and the World Peace Art Exhibition Steering Committee.
In addition, it is sponsored by Damwha Cultural Foundation, the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, K-Folk Painting Research Center, K Culture, Korea Culture, UN Journal, monthly K-Folk Paintings, and many other domestic and international organizations that contribute to the vitalization of cultural exchange.
The significance and expectations of the exhibition
This exhibition is not just an art exhibition, but an important opportunity to expand cultural exchanges and promote friendship between Korea and Uzbekistan. The special moment when traditional Korean art and original Uzbek art come together is expected to touch and inspire many people.
The meeting of Uzbekistan's colorful culture and Korean traditional arts is also expected to contribute to the revitalization of new tourism exchanges. Beyond its diplomatic value, the event will serve as a bridge between culture and art and provide special memories for the people of both countries.
Following this event, the 2025 Diplomacy and Reunification K-Folk Painting Exhibition with Diplomacy Journal will continue to be held from March 12 to 18 on the second floor of the Insa-dong Museum of Korean Art.
