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ACC Expands 'New Silk Road' Cultural Diplomacy to West and South Asia

The National Asian Culture Center plans to expand its cultural exchange network to West and South Asia.

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The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announced on 2026-04-03 that it is launching a 'New Silk Road' initiative to connect Asian countries through cultural and artistic exchanges centered in Gwangju. [1] Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian Ambassador to South Korea, visited Ulsan on April 4 for the first time in five years to discuss future cooperation plans with Mayor Kim Sang-wook. [2] Director Kim Sang-wook stated that the ACC plans to expand its international exchange network from Southeast and Central Asia to include West Asia and South Asia. [3] The ACC currently holds Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with institutions in 23 foreign countries and engages in international joint productions, public development aid (ODA), and artist exchanges. [4] Mayor Kim explained plans to prepare Ulsan Port as a Northeast Asian energy hub in preparation for the Arctic shipping era while adhering to the government's diplomatic stance. [5] The meeting took place on April 4 at the Ulsan City Hall reception room, where Mayor Kim Sang-wook hosted Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev and the Russian Embassy delegation. [6] This visit marks the first time a Russian ambassador has visited Ulsan since November 2021, when former Ambassador Andrey Kulik attended the third Korea-Russia Local Cooperation Forum. [7] The organization plans to expand cooperation with West Asian nations starting with Jordan, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. [8]
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  1. The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announced on 2026-04-03 that it is launching a 'New Silk Road' initiative to connect Asian countries through cultural and artistic exchanges centered in Gwangju. · 매일경제South Korea
  2. Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian Ambassador to South Korea, visited Ulsan on April 4 for the first time in five years to discuss future cooperation plans with Mayor Kim Sang-wook. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. Director Kim Sang-wook stated that the ACC plans to expand its international exchange network from Southeast and Central Asia to include West Asia and South Asia. · 매일경제South Korea
  4. The ACC currently holds Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with institutions in 23 foreign countries and engages in international joint productions, public development aid (ODA), and artist exchanges. · 매일경제South Korea
  5. Mayor Kim explained plans to prepare Ulsan Port as a Northeast Asian energy hub in preparation for the Arctic shipping era while adhering to the government's diplomatic stance. · KyungHyangSinmun
  6. The meeting took place on April 4 at the Ulsan City Hall reception room, where Mayor Kim Sang-wook hosted Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev and the Russian Embassy delegation. · KyungHyangSinmun
  7. This visit marks the first time a Russian ambassador has visited Ulsan since November 2021, when former Ambassador Andrey Kulik attended the third Korea-Russia Local Cooperation Forum. · KyungHyangSinmun
  8. The organization plans to expand cooperation with West Asian nations starting with Jordan, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. · 매일경제South Korea
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