13th 21st Century Humanistic Values Forum

제13회 21세기 인문가치포럼

The 13th 21st Century Humanistic Values Forum unfolds over three days with the theme "A Shaking World, Unchanging Values." Launched with a keynote address and awards ceremony, the forum concludes with the Andong Declaration. The event brings together scholars and citizens through thematic, public, and participatory sessions, supplemented by exhibitions, experiential workshops, guided tours, and networking activities. Building on over a decade of translating Korean cultural traditions into contemporary universal values, this year's edition explores current issues including war and peace, memory and archives, and artificial intelligence. Around 5,000 participants engage both in-person and online.

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Dates: Oct 29, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026
Venue: 301 Wolcheon-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 🏞️ Gyeongbuk
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM ※ Hours vary by date; see official website for details
Exact location: Andong International Convention Center
Organiser: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Gyeongsangbuk Province, Andong City
Phone: 054-840-3461~3

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Most regional festivals are free entry
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💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.