A new initiative will see young writers documenting the lives of local seniors through a project called "Intergenerational Memoir Writing." The aim is to preserve the life experiences of the elderly while fostering communication between generations.
The Korea Arts and Culture Education Institute and the Korean Writers Association signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 23 to expand intergenerational exchange and promote practical human values.
This agreement seeks to enhance communication and empathy between the youth and elderly by facilitating exchanges based on human values. This year, the two organizations plan to implement the "2026 Intergenerational Memoir Writing" project, where young writers will meet with seniors to write memoirs based on their oral histories.
As South Korea enters a super-aged society, this initiative is expected to spread practical human values through intergenerational interaction.
The Korean Writers Association, established to promote Korean literature, has built a robust network of local writers through its 13 branches and 15 chapters nationwide. It has continuously worked to enhance the rights of writers and elevate the status of Korean literature.
Through this MOU, the Korean Writers Association plans to leverage its network of local writers and literary expertise alongside the planning and operational capabilities of the Arts Institute to establish a sustainable cooperative framework aimed at spreading human values.
Kang Hyung-cheol, chairman of the Korean Writers Association, stated, "Writing is the best medium for communication, and the interaction between youth and seniors could provide a breakthrough for our society's challenges. I hope this opportunity fosters a social consensus on the dissemination of human values through literature."
Im Jin-taek, head of the Korea Arts and Culture Education Institute, expressed hope that the collaboration will create meaningful projects connecting generations through the exchange of long-accumulated policy planning capabilities and literary expertise.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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