UNESCO ICM will open the 2022 ICM Martial Arts Summer School from August 23rd to 27th with the participation of 25 foreign students living in Korea.  

In holding this event, ICM aims to spread the philosophical and cultural values of martial arts, raise the understanding of Korean culture in foreign students and stimulate social interactions between students.

With a theme of “Stronger Together in Chungju,” the summer school will consist of a wide range of programs, for example martial arts lectures, martial arts training including Taekkyeon and Taekwondo sessions, a Youth Idea Lab for the promotion of martial arts, and local cultural experiences.

At this year’s event, which marks its own first anniversary, 25 foreign students from 16 countries – 7 Chinese, 2 Vietnamese, 2 Mongolian and 2 Sri Lankan students will participate.

In the opening session, the Mayor of Chungju, Gil-hyeong Cho; the Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea, Nguyen Vu Tung; and the TV personality Daniel Lindemann will deliver warm video messages welcoming the participants.

ICM Secretary-General Chang-hyun Park said in his welcome speech, that “The summer school will serve as a platform where participants can improve their understanding of martial arts and Korean culture by experiencing Korean traditional martial arts.”