Director Kim Kabsoo (left) of the Korean Culture and Information Service and Director Sung Hyo of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism pose for a picture after signing an agreement outlining overseas promotion of Korean Buddhism, at the Temple Stay Information Center in Seoul on Dec. 7.
“One regret is that our agreement is quite overdue,” said Director Sung Hyo of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism after signing an MOU with the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) in Seoul on Dec. 7.
“Over 10 years have passed since the launch of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, an organization that was started with the goal of globalizing Korea’s cultures and traditions. The agreement signed today is actually long overdue. I’d like to express my thanks to Director Kim Kabsoo of KOCIS for helping us in a number of ways, even though we weren’t bound by any formal agreement,” said Director Sung Hyo.
“It’s meaningful for KOCIS to take on the role of promoting Korean Buddhism, a quintessential part of Korean tradition. People who were initially drawn to Korean pop culture are now showing a broader interest in Korean traditions. By introducing Korean Buddhism through experiences like templestay and temple cuisine, we hope to make known our deep-rooted Buddhist traditions all around the world,” said Director Kim.
Director Kim Kabsoo of the Korean Culture and Information Service (left) explains the details of the agreement outlining the overseas promotion of Korean Buddhism, during a MOU signing at the Temple Stay Information Center in Seoul on Dec. 7.
The agreement outlines the promotion of traditional Korean Buddhism at Korean Cultural Centers around the world, and the expansion of Buddhist promotional programs for foreign dignitaries visiting Korea. In 2017, programs such as the templestay and temple cuisine events will be launched in Russia, China and the U.S. In 2018, the program will take off in Spain and Italy.
“The Korean Buddhism promotional and explanatory event that took place in Paris earlier this year was a great success, showing the relevance of Korean and Buddhist culture and traditions,” said Director Sung Hyo. “In the years ahead, we will continue to pour all our efforts into sharing our traditions with the world.”
By Lee Hana
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Jeon Han, Korea.net Photographer
hlee10@korea.kr
Representatives from the Korean Culture and Information Service and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism pose for a group photo at an MOU signing at the Temple Stay Information Center in Seoul on Dec. 7.
