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- General purpose of Forum is as follows :
- 01. From the viewpoint of humanities, we review the core challenges and tasks that mankind faces today
- 02. Diagnose the present situation of humanities under such challenges and tasks
- 03. Emphasize the role of humanities in handing the tasks given to mankind today
- 04. Keep considering humanism.
- To promote the discussion among world-class scholars about exploring the implication presented to global villagers in the 21th century by the tradition of humanism in various cultures and the recent performances of humanities
- To emphasize the tradition of humanism, and the value of humanities under this current situation
- To continuously maintain the intellectual exchanges and cooperation between foreign and Korean scholars in the field of humanities.
- To maximize the performances of Korean humanities, such as HK support project and Korean studies overseas
- and how to enhance the national interest in understanding the meaning and value of humanities.
- To discover humanism and cultural assets in domestic regions and to publicize them globally
- To strengthen the Korean scholars in the field of humanities’ participation in and contribution to main agenda of international society
- Forum Overview
- The 2nd World Humanities Forum
- Period
- The period from 1 (Thursday) to 3 Nov. 2012 (Saturday)
- Host
- MEST, UNESCO, Busan Metropolitan City
- Organizer
- NRF, Korean National Commission of UNESCO
- Place
- Busan Metropolitan City BEXCO
- Theme
- Humanities and Healing
- Forum participants
- Total: 67 persons
- Foreigners: 34 persons
- Koreans: 33 persons
- Invitation of two world-class scholars
- Number of Participants
- The total number of participants is 7,100.
- Forum contents
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Opening ceremony
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Keynote speech:presentation by two world-class scholars and one domestic scholar
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General meeting: a total of three meetings held (once on the 1st day, the 2nd day, and on the 3rd day, respectively)
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Subdivision meeting: three sessions held on the 1st day simultaneously; six sessions on the 2nd day
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Closing ceremony: screening of sketch video, adoption of Busan Declaration, closing ceremony
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Linked program: undergraduate (graduate) participation program, workshop for future leaders, etc.
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Exhibition: humanities book exhibition, humanities–research performance poster exhibition / session operation
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Cultural experience program: conducting a study tour targeted at lecturers, such as visiting the cultural heritage sites in Busan
| Period |
Progress |
| Dec. 2011 |
- Discussion among domestic organizations regarding the measure to promote the 2nd forum |
| Jan. 2012 |
- Establishment of the 2nd forum basic plan (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) |
| Feb. 2012 |
- Formation of a promotion committee (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) |
| Mar. 2012 |
- Formation of a promotion committee (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology)
Appointment of the domestic promotion committee members
Forum venue selection and forum theme discussion
- Holding of the 1st subcommittee (March 16): theme (draft) discussion and preparation
- Submission and review of the draft concept note to the head office of UNESCO
- Holding of the 2nd promotion committee (March 23)
Production of forum theme (draft) and program (draft)
Discussion about the keynote speaker and the major candidates eligible for invitation
Holding of the 2nd subcommittee (March 27):
Establishment of the main theme and the mid-theme
Discussion about the program contents
Decision of major candidates eligible for participation
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| Apr. 2012 |
- Modification and English-text preparation of the theme (draft)
- Holding of the 1st international operation committee (April 13):
Agreement on big forum theme
- Holding of the 3rd promotion committee (April 20)
Reporting of the result of the international operation committee meeting
Reporting of the forum subtheme and program contents
Reporting of the result of the visit to Korean National Commission for UNESCO
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| May 2012 |
- Holding of the 3rd subcommittee (May 2)
Discussion about the program contents
Decision of the keynote speaker and the major candidates eligible for participation
- Establishment and discussion of the detailed budget plan
Promotion to make LOI between NRFK and Korean National Commission for UNESCO
Promotion to secure the revised supplementary budget of Busan Metropolitan City
- PCO contractor selection procedure: open recruitment
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| Jun. 2012 |
- The 4th promotion committee (April 15)
Reporting of the forum promotion situation
Reporting of the forum invitation situation
Reporting of the Busan-proposed Promotion Plan
- Program preparation
Preparation of the subtheme and program (until June 3)
- Liaison with the speaker and the discussant
Liaison with the invitee
Organization of the “Call for Paper” Promotion and Evaluation Commission
- Promotion of domestic and abroad publicity for the forum
Preparation of the Korean version and the English version of the forum plan
Use of UNESCO network (national commissions of member countries)
Use of CIPSH (International Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies) networks
Web site construction (Korean version and English version)
- Holding of the 4th subcommittee (June 29)
Discussion about the MC selection
Discussion about the keynote speaker invitation plan
Discussion about the main speaker invitation plan
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| Jul. 2012 |
- Liaison with the speaker and the discussant
Liaison with the invitee
Organization of the “Call for Paper” Promotion and Evaluation Commission
- Bidding announcement for PCO contractor selection
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| Aug. 2012 |
- PCO contractor selection
- The 5th Subcommittee (August 7)
“Call for Paper” evaluation and organization of session
Discussion about the keynote speaker invitation plan
Discussion about the selection of the presenter and MC
- The 5th Promotional Committee (August 17)
Report regarding the preparation status and discussion about the future plan
Discussion about the side event and PR plans
- Liaison with the speaker and the discussant
Liaison with the invitee
Organization of the “Call for Paper” Promotion and Evaluation Commission
- “Call for Paper” evaluation and participant selection
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| Sep. 2012 |
- Decision regarding the forum participants and the program
- Preparation of side events
- Start of prior registration of general audience
- Holding the meeting of the 6th subcommittee (Sep. 20)
Discussion about the next promotional method in line with the World Humanities Forum
Discussion about the detailed forum plan
Discussion about the organizing MC/speaker
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| Ocr. 2012 |
- The 6th Promotional Committee (Oct. 5)
Report about the comprehensive forum plan
Final report about the program, speaker, and MC
- Domestic and overseas PR of the forum
- Execution of the pre-event in Busan
- Receipt of the presentation script
- Creating the forum data file
- Receipt of application for poster exhibition
- Reservation for participants’ accommodation and flight
- Detailed plan establishment and preparation for event operation
- Receipt of opinions in line with the revision of the draft for “Busan Declaration”
- PR of the 190th session of UNESCO Executive Board
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| Dec. 2012 |
- Holding Forum
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| Dec. 2012 |
- The 7th Promotional Committee (Dec. 7)
Report and evaluation of the outcome of the forum
Discussion about the future development in the direction of the World Humanities Forum
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