The 2025 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum was successfully held on 8 November at the National Gallery Singapore, bringing together cultural leaders and innovators from across the ASEAN region and South Korea. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), the event aimed to enhance cultural collaboration and innovation between ASEAN countries and Korea.
The forum featured a series of discussions and presentations focusing on the integration of culture and technology, exploring how these elements can drive innovation and strengthen ties between the regions. The event underscored the importance of cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.
Choi Hwi-young, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasised the significance of such forums in promoting cultural diplomacy and innovation. Park Changsik, President of KOFICE, highlighted the role of cultural exchange in building a more connected and innovative future.
The forum’s success marks a significant step in deepening cultural ties between ASEAN countries and Korea, with potential implications for future collaborations in various cultural and technological fields. As cultural diplomacy continues to gain importance, such events are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future of international relations in the region.