Discussing Institutional Cooperation with the Arts Council Korea

23. Jan 2026.
At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Korea, Ambassador Nemanja Grbić held talks with the President of the Arts Council Korea (ARKO) and former Minister of Culture and Sports Jung Byung-goon regarding the possibilities of establishing institutional cooperation in the field of culture and arts.

During the talks, potential forms of cooperation were considered, including residency programs, artist exchanges, joint international projects, and connecting related institutions and festivals from Serbia and Korea, with the possibility of concluding an operational memorandum.

Particular emphasis was placed on ARKO's openness to direct cooperation following the identification of an appropriate institution from the Serbian side, as well as interest in programs that combine art, technology, and international mobility of young creators.

The meeting concluded with an agreement that the Embassy will propose a potential partner for further cooperation in the coming period and that regular communication will be maintained in order to concretize joint initiatives.