- "People from various fields gathered to join hands for the opening ceremony of the ‘2025 Jeonju World Sori Festival’
- Let's use this as an opportunity to discover competent global leaders who can communicate and empathize by embracing the cultures and languages of various ethnic groups.
People from various countries and places who have an interest in and talent for sound gathered in Jeonju for the ‘2025 Jeonju World Sori Festival.’ I send my unreserved applause to those who worked hard to hold the cultural festival, joining hands with one another.
(Jeonju=Yonhap News) Guest reporter Lee Yong-suk = 'Simcheong,' created by a cast of over 150 people, including the National Changgeuk Company, opened its curtain on the evening of the 13th at the Moak Hall of the Korea Sori Cultural Center as the opening performance of the '2025 Jeonju World Sori Festival.'
The goal of 'Simcheong,' completed after a long and arduous process by German Mannheim National Theater's resident director Yona Kim, Park In-geon, the director of the National Theater, and Lee Wang-jun, chairman of the organizing committee of the Jeonju World Sori Festival, was 'to end the tragedy of the daughters'. (Source: The will to end the 'daughters' tragedy...Pansori Theater 'Simcheong' - Financial News, 2025. 8. 15)
As of yesterday, the Pansori play <Simcheong>, the opening work of the Jeonju World Sori Festival, ended with great success. In particular, yesterday, all 1,600 seats were sold out, excluding about 80 invitation tickets for the performance staff. This is a rare success for a premiere performance. (Lee Wang-jun, chairman of the Jeonju World Sori Festival organizing committee)
2025 Jeonju World Sori Festival [Day 1 Sketch Video]
"World Sori Festival opens with ‘Simcheong’…“First step into the international stage”/ KBS 2025.04.10.
On the occasion of the ‘2025 Jeonju World Sori Festival’ I hope that ordinary people in South Korea have more opportunities to communicate and empathize with people from diverse cultures and languages.
Why are there no Korean CEOs in Silicon Valley?In a way, this problem can be solved by understanding culture.
What is the driving force behind the remarkable progress of Indian people in Silicon Valley, the world's technology hub?
Indians work well together and build a strong 'Indian network.' This is analyzed as the secret to Indians holding high positions in various companies in Silicon Valley.
What about Koreans? The evaluation that 'Koreans are diligent and smart' also applies in Silicon Valley.It is not difficult to find Koreans in major companies such as Google, Apple, Tesla, and Meta Platforms. However, it is safe to say that there are no people who reach the highest positions and are mentioned in the media like the Indian or Taiwanese communities.
The biggest reason is the difference in networking skills.In Silicon Valley, even if they focus on work during the weekdays, it is common to share hobbies such as golf and hiking on weekends, or to hold BBQ parties at home and invite people to socialize. This is a time to build emotional intimacy by talking about things other than work, such as sports, without hesitation.
Although it varies from person to person, Koreans are evaluated as having weaker networking skills than Indians. There are claims that the culture of not being outgoing and relatively weak English skills are holding them back.
Professor Lee (Stanford Medical School) said, "I think the most disappointing aspect of our culture is the culture where you feel bad when your cousin buys land" and "Korea has outstanding human capabilities, but lacks the ability to move forward together" He added, "In a way, it's "due to the absence of leadership" and "when your cousin buys land, you can also invest in it and say let's do well together.
(Source: https://www.hankyung.com/article/202206084880i, Reporter Hwang Jung-soo, 2022. 6. 8)
In order for South Korea to have a positive influence on the world It is important to acquire these various cultures and languages, comply with them, create a foundation for cultivating competent leaders, and prepare for it.
Koreana - 'Hand In Hand' (1988) | Koreana- 'Hand In Hand' (1988 Seoul Olympic theme song)
While a cultural powerhouse and the talent to lead it are not made overnight, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of liberation, understanding and maturing of culture and its power are urgently needed to open the future of a unified Korea and the 2050s.
August 15, 2025, Chamgil (from Seattle)
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7. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
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