Korea Puppet Theater Association
The Korean Puppet Theater Association was founded in 1982 by key figures such as Jo Yong-soo, Kang Seung-kyun, Ahn Jeong-ui, Shim Woo-sung, and Seo In-soo. It was established to lay the groundwork for puppet theater activities, protect various rights, and enhance interactions among members, thereby improving the operational conditions for puppet theater organizations. The association currently undertakes various initiatives for the advancement of Korean puppet theater, including the collection and research of related materials, puppet production and performance, international exchange programs, and educational projects.
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1982
- Foundation of the Korean Puppet Theater Association
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1983
- 1st International Puppet Theater Festival Held
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1988
- Participation in the Nagoya Puppet Theater Union Conference
- Organizing the Chuncheon Puppet Festival (from inception to present)
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1989
- Conducted Puppeteer Workshops at Deoksugung Palace
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1992
- Participation in the UNIMA Congress in Slovenia
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1993
- Organized the World Gkokdu Nori Festival during the Daejeon Expo
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1996
- Participation in the UNIMA Congress in Hungary
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1997
- Publication of the Puppeteer Newsletter
- Hosted a Puppet Theater Festival for People with Disabilities
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2004
- Participation in the UNIMA Congress in Croatia
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2006
- Promotion of Korea-France International Puppet Theater Exchange Programs
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2007
- Approval for the Establishment of the Non-Profit Corporation
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2008
- International Seminar Held at the Chuncheon Puppet Festival
- Participation in the UNIMA Congress in Australia
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2009
- Advancement of Korea-France International Puppet Theater Exchange Programs
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2012
- Participation in the UNIMA Congress in China
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2016
- 1st Arts Puppet Festival Held(from inception to present)
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2018
- Organized the Puppet Park at the Hangang Summer Festival(from inception to present)
- Organized the Forest Puppet Park at Gyeonggi Sangsang Campus