2026 Jinju International Youth Creativity Development Camp
Jinju, City of Crafts & Folk Art, is pleased to host the “2026 Jinju International Youth Creativity Development Camp” to foster creativity and cultural competency among young people. We invite enthusiastic students from UNESCO Creative Cities around the world to participate in this international exchange programme.
Camp Overview - 2026 Jinju International Youth Creativity Development Camp
Period : August 21 (Fri) – August 26 (Wed), 2026 (5 nights and 6 days)
Venue : Various locations in Jinju City
Participants : 20 university students - 10 domestic students from universities in Jinju City - 10 overseas students recommended by Creative UNESCO City member cities
Main Programmes
Lecture 1: Diverse European Approaches to Creativity
Lecture 2: Youth in International Cooperation and City Networks
Practical Workshops
Creative Mission Project (Theme: “What is the Beauty of Jinju?”)
Theme Exploration and Mission Activities (Storyboarding, local exploration, short video production, etc.)
Cultural Experiences
Jinju Fortress night tour (Traditional costume Hanbok experience and media art)
Traditional lantern making
Traditional craft-making
Small cultural exchange festival (“Jinju in the Forest”)
Learning Jinju Sword Dance, etc. Exploration Activities
Jinju Silk Museum
Kim Si-minho Night Cruise
Jinju Namgang Lantern Exhibition Hall
Local food experience
City tours (Jungang Market and Olppam Saturday Night Market), etc.
Host / Organiser - Hosted by Jinju City - Organized by Jinju UCCN Steering Committee and YMCA Jinju
Deadline: June 19 (Fri), 2026 by 18:00
Submissions to: leegyungah@korea.kr
