The Organizing Committee of the World Intangible Heritage Network (IP-WIN 2025) announced that the international showcase and forum, originally scheduled for November 2025 in Suwon, has been postponed to 2026.
The decision was made after several main sponsors withdrew their commitments, making it difficult to maintain the expected quality and scale of the event. Organizers stated that the postponement will allow more time to strengthen partnerships with ICH-related organizations and prepare a more inclusive and sustainable edition next year.
The reorganized program, IP-WIN 2026, is planned to be held in conjunction with the exising Cultural Festival tentatively in October 2026, aiming to expand global cultural cooperation and promote sustainable cultural urbanism.
The detailed information regarding participation requirements, program schedules, and related arrangements will be announced later by the Secretariat.