24 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 25 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PART 2. ICM?s Footsteps in 2021 2021 Through its periodic publications, ICM has been studying international martial arts trends and best practices of martial arts education to share them with the global martial arts community. ICM News, which is published quarterly in the form of a newsletter, covers organizational news, youth voices and updates on partner organizations. ICM Insight which is released annually includes expert articles, best practices of martial arts education and interviews with the purpose of sharing stories related to realizing global ambitions with the support of the martial arts community, including achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and establishing global peace. All of ICM?s period publications can be found on its official website. ICM will continue to actively identify stories of people applying martial arts to their lives and update martial arts trends to inform the promotion of the value of martial arts. Periodic Publications (ICM News and ICM Insight) With toughened social distancing and increased online activities, physical activity among the global youth significantly decreased. In response, ICM expanded the scale of the 5th Martial Arts Open School (MAOS) in order to stimulate the global youth's activity and the immune systemwhich has been reduced by the onset of the coronavirus. In the 5th MAOS which was held across five countries, 352 participants received unique martial arts training three to five times a week. It is meaningful that this year?s MAOS was held face-to-face even at the height of the pandemic by strictly following COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Two African countries participated this year and MAOS fulNorth-South Cooperation In 2021, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) raised Korea?s status from a developing economy to a developed economy. This was the first time the UN agency has upgraded a member state's development status since its establishment in 1964. Therefore, Korea is expected to continue expanding its role and contribution to the international community as a bridge that connects developed countries and developing countries. Connecting the global north and south through martial arts and implementing a broad range of projects, ICM is joining the effort of creating a world where no one is left behind in martial arts. ICM promotes equal opportunity for the youth and women in countries with a lack of access to martial arts and physical activities by holding the Martial Arts Open School (MAOS). It also supports African martial arts that deserve more attention by convening the African Martial Arts Conference. In line with this effort, as a new program, the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize was awarded in 2021 for identifying and promoting globally best practices of martial arts education. ICM will continue to cultivate an environment where anyone can have access to martial arts regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, etc. The 5th Martial Arts Open School (MAOS) ICM News Publication schedule four times a year (in March, June, September and December) Main content ICM news, international martial arts trends, youth voices and updates on partner organizations. ICM Insight Publication schedule once a year (in November) Main content expert articles, best practices of martial arts education, interviews, etc. Project Overview in Numbers The number of subscribers to ICM News by mail 3900 The number of subscribers to ICM Insight by mail 174
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