On August 10, NAHF and Kang Deuk-gu(member of the National Assembly) held a discussion forum on ‘Understanding Korean Culture Correctly’ for high school students. This was broadcast in real time on YouTube. In this discussion forum, Park Chae-rin(researcher at the World Institute of Kimchi) presented the theme of 'Kimchi, the eternal companion of Korean food'. And Lee Min-joo(researcher at the Academy of Korean Studies) made a presentation on 'Cultural Exchange through Hanbok'. In addition, two speakers and Nam Sang-gu(director of NAHF) answered the questions of the youth who participated in the discussion forum.

Lee Young-ho(president of NAHF) said in a welcoming speech: “Culture cannot be the exclusive property of any country. It is formed in the process of exchanging influences with each other. I hope that future generations will learn attitudes to respect various cultures and have an opportunity to understand Korean culture.”

The forum can be seen again on the YouTube channel. We hope that young people will understand the characteristics of Korean culture including kimchi and hanbok, and seek ways to protect them within cultural diversity.