On Saturday, May 24, current students and graduates of the Art Therapy major at the Graduate School of Design, Kookmin University, conducted an art therapy program titled “Landscape of Migration” at the Myongwon Museum in conjunction with the “Healing Through Art” project. The program was designed for young people who have experienced migration and international students.

The [Healing Through Art] project is part of the 2025 Cultural Arts Healing Support Program hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Arts and Culture Education Promotion Agency, and is a citizen-participatory art therapy workshop.

The graduate students from the Art Therapy program at Kookmin University who participated in [Landscape of Migration] (Kim Hee-soo, Ahn Young-eun, and Choi Se-hong) stated, “We will never forget the expressions and cheers of those who participated in the program.” They added, “It was especially meaningful to share this healing experience with international students from Kookmin University.”

Additionally, Roxanne (Philippines, Architecture Department), an international student at Kookmin University, shared, “I am grateful to have participated in this program, which provided emotional comfort amid the identity confusion I felt upon coming to Korea for my studies. I hope there will be more such opportunities.”

In response, Professor Jin Won Chung, Head of Art Therapy, stated, “We will continue to support students participating in government projects so that they can experience various clinical settings, deeply learn about the healing power of art, and put it into practice.” He also encouraged current students and graduates of the art therapy program to continue their professional field experience and volunteer spirit. Additionally, the art therapy program stated that it will “expand art therapy programs as transformative experiences for current students and provide unwavering support for graduate students in the program to engage in field-centered practical education and research.”