Inside Korea’s Social Impact

  These days, whenever I look for news or information related to social impact in Korea, one thing stands out: the annual schedule of events. Of course, forums, seminars, and policy discussions take place throughout the year, but from May to October — when the weather becomes warmer — large-scale events such as expos and festivals begin in earnest. Recently, many events scheduled for 2026 have started confirming their dates and venues one after another. Around this time every year, I find myself thinking, “The season of gathering is beginning again,” and I have even developed a habit of marking major event dates on my calendar.   Because these are large-scale events, most of them are held offline. People gather, meet one another, and connect. Organizations promote or sell their products, while academic conferences and policy discussions are also held. There are many kinds of activities that can only happen when people meet in person, and every time I attend one of these ev...