
Global Safeguarding Initiative for Endangered Intangible Physical Heritages
[Introduction]
The Korean Cultural Journal, an official signatory platform of the UN Publishers Compact, is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and academic archiving of endangered intangible cultural heritages, indigenous folk sports, and historical warrior body cultures under the framework of UN Sustainable Development Goal 11.4 (Safeguarding the World’s Cultural Heritage).
To expand our global research network and cross-cultural biomechanical evaluation, we are formally inviting distinguished international grandmasters, martial arts instructors, movement experts (including Parkour and functional training), and academic scholars to join our journal as International Academic & Advisory Committee Members.
[Key Roles & Responsibilities]
As an appointed Committee Member, your role is prestigious yet pressure-free, focused on intellectual and cultural exchange:
- Biomechanical Peer-Review: Review and provide cultural or biomechanical feedback on the journal’s historical physical culture archives from a Western or modern practitioner’s perspective.
- Editorial Contribution: Enjoy privileged opportunities to submit your own training notes, style methodologies, oral histories, or movement research to be officially indexed in our UN SDGs Endangered Heritage Registry.
[Privileges & Benefits]
- Official Appointment Certificate: Receive a formal, high-resolution Digital Appointment Certificate issued under the authority of the UN Publishers Compact Signatory Media.
- Professional Credibility: Enhance the authority of your professional career, resume, or seal.
[How to Apply / 위원 위촉 신청 안내]

We welcome practitioners and researchers from all movement disciplines worldwide. To apply for the appointment, please submit your profile and professional background through the interface below.
Our editorial board will review your submission and issue your official committee credentials via email.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM (위원 신청 양식)
1. Personal Profile (인적 사항)
- Full Name (성명):
- Country & Region of Operation (활동 국가 및 지역):
- Affiliated Organization / Dojo Name (소속 단체 및 도조명):
- Official Email Address (이메일):
2. Professional Background (경력 및 전문성)
- Main Discipline / Area of Expertise (주요 무술 및 운동 전문 분야):
- Total Years of Training / Teaching (총 수련 및 지도 경력):
- Brief Biography / CV Summary (약력 및 이력 요약 – Max 300 words):
3. Statement of Interest (참여 동기)
- Please briefly describe why you wish to join as an advisory member and how your background can contribute to reviewing or sharing movement heritage. (Max 200 words):
Submit Your Application
Please copy the form above, fill out your details, and send it directly to our official editorial email: soobakmu@naver.com
(Alternatively, you may attach your professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume when sending the email).
There are no mandatory operational fees or strict physical demands for this honorary international advisory role.
Korean Cultural Journal Editorial Board An Official Signatory Platform of the UN Publishers Compact
International Registry: INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL PHYSICAL HERITAGE & EMINENT LEADERS
