After the discussion, the forum concluded with the Busan Declaration of Peace and Partnership through Arts and Culture Embracing the UNESCO World Declaration on Cultural Diversity and the Spirit of Joseon Tongsinsa prepared by the Busan Cultural Foundation. It began with a preamble – ‘We, the participants of the Busan Culture Conference, came together in Busan, Republic of Korea on 4 May, 2023, to proudly declare our unwavering commitment to promoting world peace through arts and culture. We firmly believe that cultural policies should prioritise the goal of promoting peace, understanding, and sustainable development on the international agenda’ – before moving onto the following seven articles:
1. Cultural Diversity and Rights
2. Arts and Culture for Peace
3. Culture Policies for Sustainable Development
4. Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness
5. Social Impact of Cultural Policies
6. Cultural Partnerships
7. Solidarity and Cooperation in Cultural Projects
Finally, under the headings 'Farewell to Arms, and Welcome to Arts and Culture', the declaration concluded with the following statement: "Let us unite and use the transformative power of arts and culture to save the world. We, the participants of the Busan Culture Conference, wholeheartedly advocate world peace and sustainability through cultural policies. We pledge our unwavering support to implement this declaration and invite governments, cultural institutions, civil society organisations, artists, and academics to join us in this global mission. Together, we can build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of culture to promote peace and partnership. … Now is the time for action. Let us come together and use the transformative power of arts and culture to build a better world for all.’
After the declaration was presented, guests of honour, officials from the conference organisers, and speakers at the conference each took to the stage with banners reading 'Peace', 'Culture', 'Art', and 'Cooperation'. This conclusion strongly reflected the passion and enthusiasm of the Busan Cultural Foundation for this conference.