Speaker
Mark TETTO
Affliation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Title
Commissioner on Cultural Diplomacy
Session
Korea and ‘Korean Wave’ in the View of Expatriates

Biography

Mark Tetto, a member of the Consultative Committee on Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is currently the co-CEO of TCK Investments. Mark is a global investor living in a traditional Korean house 「Hanok」 and is active in broadcasting and giving lectures. In addition to appearing on TV shows such as 「JTBC Abnormal Summit」 and 「15 Minutes to Change the World」, Mark contributes to the repatriation of Korean cultural property through cultural sponsorship activities. He was the first foreigner to serve as the honorary guard of Gyeongbokgung Palace. With his affection and interest in Korean traditional and contemporary culture, he delivers lectures and writes on 「The Beauty of Korea from a Foreigner's Perspective」 and conducts the 「Mark Tetto's Art Space」 program, which interviews Korean artists every month.