# ACC Expands 'New Silk Road' Cultural Diplomacy to West and South Asia

The National Asian Culture Center plans to expand its cultural exchange network to West and South Asia.

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The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announced on 2026-04-03 that it is launching a 'New Silk Road' initiative to connect Asian countries through cultural and artistic exchanges centered in Gwangju. [^1]

Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian Ambassador to South Korea, visited Ulsan on April 4 for the first time in five years to discuss future cooperation plans with Mayor Kim Sang-wook. [^2]

Director Kim Sang-wook stated that the ACC plans to expand its international exchange network from Southeast and Central Asia to include West Asia and South Asia. [^3]

The ACC currently holds Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with institutions in 23 foreign countries and engages in international joint productions, public development aid (ODA), and artist exchanges. [^4]

Mayor Kim explained plans to prepare Ulsan Port as a Northeast Asian energy hub in preparation for the Arctic shipping era while adhering to the government's diplomatic stance. [^5]

The meeting took place on April 4 at the Ulsan City Hall reception room, where Mayor Kim Sang-wook hosted Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev and the Russian Embassy delegation. [^6]

This visit marks the first time a Russian ambassador has visited Ulsan since November 2021, when former Ambassador Andrey Kulik attended the third Korea-Russia Local Cooperation Forum. [^7]

The organization plans to expand cooperation with West Asian nations starting with Jordan, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announced on 2026-04-03 that it is launching a 'New Silk Road' initiative to connect Asian countries through cultural and artistic exchanges centered in Gwangju. (매일경제, News)
2. Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian Ambassador to South Korea, visited Ulsan on April 4 for the first time in five years to discuss future cooperation plans with Mayor Kim Sang-wook. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
3. Director Kim Sang-wook stated that the ACC plans to expand its international exchange network from Southeast and Central Asia to include West Asia and South Asia. (매일경제, News)
4. The ACC currently holds Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with institutions in 23 foreign countries and engages in international joint productions, public development aid (ODA), and artist exchanges. (매일경제, News)
5. Mayor Kim explained plans to prepare Ulsan Port as a Northeast Asian energy hub in preparation for the Arctic shipping era while adhering to the government's diplomatic stance. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
6. The meeting took place on April 4 at the Ulsan City Hall reception room, where Mayor Kim Sang-wook hosted Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev and the Russian Embassy delegation. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
7. This visit marks the first time a Russian ambassador has visited Ulsan since November 2021, when former Ambassador Andrey Kulik attended the third Korea-Russia Local Cooperation Forum. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
8. The organization plans to expand cooperation with West Asian nations starting with Jordan, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. (매일경제, News)

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