This study aims to examine how the implementation structure of Korea’s international cultural ex change policy overcomes the limitations of traditional models and evolves toward collaborative governance. By analyzing previous international cultural ...
This study aims to examine how the implementation structure of Korea’s international cultural ex change policy overcomes the limitations of traditional models and evolves toward collaborative governance. By analyzing previous international cultural exchange projects, the research identifies the shortcomings of government-led approaches—particularly their one-off and unidirectional nature—and explores the potential of collaborative governance as a hybrid model that combines the top-down deci sion-making of policies and budgets by the government with the creativity and expertise of the private sector.
As a case study, the symposium commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations be tween Korea and Egypt was selected, applying a qualitative methodology based on the policy network model. The researcher’s insider perspective, gained through direct participation in the event, offers a unique foundation for analyzing interactions among actors that cannot be fully understood through official documents alone.
The findings indicate that the project successfully established a collaborative partnership among gov ernment, cultural markets, and civil society. In particular, the “Cairo Arts Declaration,” initiated through the voluntary participation of Korean and Egyptian artists, demonstrated the potential for a sustainable cultural platform beyond a one-time event and contributed to enhancing the qualitative dimension of the project. In conclusion, the study suggests that the advancement of Korea’s international cultural ex change requires the government to shift its role toward that of a coordinator and facilitator, while re specting the creativity and expertise of the private sector in order to pursue a collaborative governance approach.