New currents of traditional music in Korea -- Musical dramas, the beautiful goal of Gudak in the 21st century -- New Gudak festivals for the 21st century -- Composers who have contributed to the development of Korean music -- Transformation of traditional korean instruments in the 21st century -- Globalization of Korean music: sparking cultural consensus in Asia -- Creating new Korean music content based on a blend of warmth and fusion -- The present and future of 21st century traditional Korean music -- Epilogue.