Assemblyman Kim Jung-jae Welcomes Pohang’s Selection as ‘Global Innovation Regulatory Free Zone’!

National Assembly Member Kim Jung-jae (Source: Courtesy of the Office of Assembly Member Kim Jung-jae) (Reporter Kim Min-jeong)= Representative Kim Jung-jae of the People Power Party (Pohang Buk-gu) expressed his welcome regarding the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ designation of the Pohang area as the “Gyeongbuk K-Next-Generation Electric Propulsion Vessel Global Innovation Regulatory-Free Special Zone,” […]

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INSF Proclaims the Establishment of the International Heritage Academy (IHA)

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to formally announce the establishment of the International Heritage Academy (IHA), a new global educational institution dedicated to the preservation, research, and transmission of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. A New Era for Global Heritage Education The IHA is founded on a singular vision: to serve as a […]

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INSF Academy Announces New Criteria for Academic Professor Appointments

The Academic Forum of the International Northern-Style Ssireum Federation (INSF) has officially established the appointment requirements for its “Academic Professor” positions. These rigorous criteria are designed to ensure that those leading the Federation’s research and policy initiatives are not only experts in their fields but also active contributors to the global dissemination of traditional heritage. […]

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INSF Academy Invited to Participate in UN One Planet Network Global Webinar

INSF Academy, a partner of the UN One Planet Network (Consumer Information Program), is proud to participate in the global webinar held under the theme “Enhancing Sustainable Choices Through Better Consumer Information.” As an active contributor to the global sustainability agenda, INSF Academy has been invited to participate in this event. INSF Academy urges directors, […]

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INSF Joins NGO Major Group as Member to Strengthen Global Advocacy for Cultural Heritage

The International Ssireum Federation (INSF) announced that it is pleased to join the NGO Major Group, a coalition of international organizations recognized by the United Nations. This membership marks a significant step forward in the Federation’s mission to highlight traditional intangible cultural heritage on the international policy stage. Elevating the Status of Traditional Cultural Heritage […]

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[Press Release] INSF to Host ‘Global Silk Road Intangible Heritage Forum’ During UN HLPF 2026 Period

The International Ssireum Federation (INSF) is pleased to announce the hosting of a forum under the theme “Connecting Eurasia: The Living Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road and the Sustainable Transmission of Ssireum.” To be held on July 9, 2026, this forum will serve as a significant milestone in the Federation’s mission to elevate traditional […]

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International Northern Ssireum Federation Academic Forum Invited to International Webinar Hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The Academic Forum under the International Ssireum Federation (INSF) has been invited to an international webinar on sustainable public procurement and eco-labeling as an partner of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s ‘One Planet Network.’ This webinar, co-hosted by UNEP’s Consumer Information Programme and the EcoAdvance project, serves as a platform to discuss practical policy […]

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International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) Appoints New Advisory Board Member in Venezuela to Expand Global Network

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Rodolfo Eduardo Cárdenas Ramírez as a new International Advisory Board Member representing Venezuela. This appointment is effective as of June 25, 2026, for a two-year term. As the INSF continues to bridge the gap between historical martial heritage and contemporary global […]

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INSF Academic Forum Registered as UNEP’s One Planet Network Partner

(Reporter Song In-kwon)= The International Society of Northern Wrestling (INSF) Academic Forum is a partner organization of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s One Planet Network Consumer Information Program. This will serve as an important milestone in INSF’s ongoing efforts to integrate cultural heritage preservation and global sustainability standards. As a partner, the INSF Academic […]

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Korean Delegation to UNESCO Responds to INSF Inquiry on the International Transmission of Northern-Style Ssireum

Guide to Understanding the International Preservation and Transmission of Northern Ssireum and Cooperation with Relevant Ministries Promoted by the International Northern Ssireum Federation, Presented by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs The International Northern-Style Ssireum Federation (INSF) has received an official response from the Permanent Delegation of […]

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