The 13th 21st Century Humanistic Values Forum

The 13th 21st Century Humanistic Values Forum is a three-day humanities and culture event held at the Andong International Convention Center and throughout Andong City under the theme “A World in Flux, Things That Remain Unchanged.” The event kicks off with a keynote speech at the opening ceremony and the Humanistic Values Awards ceremony, and concludes with the proclamation of the Andong Declaration at the closing ceremony. The event is designed to allow visitors to directly see, walk through, and interact with the humanities—and thus experience their value firsthand—through thematic, public, and participatory sessions featuring leading scholars from Korea and abroad, as well as exhibitions, hands-on programs, tours, and networking events. Having spent the past decade expanding Korea’s traditional culture into universal values for today, this year’s event will address contemporary issues such as war and peace, memory and documentation, and AI and technology. It will be held both online and offline, with approximately 5,000 participants expected to take part.

1. Official Events - Opening Ceremony: Keynote address by Sister Lee Hae-in, Humanistic Values Award ceremony, etc. - Closing Ceremony: Andong Declaration, etc. 2. Session Schedule - Thematic Sessions / Public Sessions / Participatory Sessions / Call-for-Submissions Sessions / Institutional Collaboration Sessions, etc. 3. On-Stage Events - Networking: Book Discussion Sessions 1 & 2 - Tour Program: Scheduled once during the event—Andong tourist sites that offer insights into the forum’s themes - Contest Programs: Humanities Values Essay Contest (for undergraduate and graduate students) / Humanities Values Video Contest (two categories: teenagers and young adults) / Humanities Values Grand Prize Contest / Social Problem-Solving Contest - Performance Programs: Children’s Musicals 1 and 2 - Exhibitions and Hands-On Programs: Plaque Exhibition / Create Your Own Diary / Calligraphy Booth / Photo Booth ※ Program details are subject to change.