FAQ: BDKim's APEC 'Dancing Flags of Peace' NFT Project

What is the main purpose of BDKim’s ‘Dancing Flags of Peace’ project?

The project celebrates world peace and APEC 2025 by creating NFT artworks that reinterpret the national flags of APEC member economies, dedicated to their leaders and citizens as expressions of harmony and peace.

Who is BDKim and what is his background?

BDKim (Kim Dae-Yong) is a Korean artist who suspended artistic activities following martial law in South Korea in December 2024, then resumed work with his ‘Art on the Move’ nationwide tour project.

What makes these NFTs technologically unique?

These NFTs use fully decentralized blockchain technology where digital assets are directly uploaded and permanently preserved on-chain through the SASEUL PoW Chain, a third-generation Proof-of-Work blockchain developed by Artifriends Co., Ltd., rather than relying on external URL links.

When and where will the main exhibition take place?

The journey culminates in Gyeongju where APEC leaders will gather, with the exhibition at the Mojeon Stone Brick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple featuring two 2.5-meter original canvases, the mobile gallery truck, and dozens of video and NFT artworks.

What are the ‘Dancing Flags of Peace’ artworks?

They are five-second video compositions that reinterpret the national flags of APEC member economies, expressing the harmony of Yin and Yang energies, with three supplementary video versions (6-second, 30-second, and 2-minute cuts) delivered to embassies.

How can people view or access these NFT artworks?

The NFTs will be presented as gifts to APEC nations and shared publicly through social media, specifically through BDKim’s Instagram account (@bdkimbdkim).

What future plans does BDKim have after this project?

Kim plans to present the complete five-piece set of ‘Beyond the Whole World’ at Mt. Baekdu in North Korea with artists from across the world, creating a peace-themed international exhibition.

What is the ‘Art on the Move’ project mentioned in the content?

It’s BDKim’s nationwide art tour project featuring a 1.2-ton wing-body truck transformed into a mobile gallery that has been touring South Korea since October 3, 2025.

Why is the blockchain technology used for these NFTs significant?

The SASEUL PoW Chain technology ensures digital artworks are securely and immutably stored on-chain, addressing vulnerabilities of NFTs that depend on off-chain URLs, as emphasized by Elon Musk in 2023.

Where can I find more information about BDKim and his work?

You can visit his official website at www.Daum.ai or follow him on Instagram at @bdkimbdkim for updates and social media sharing of the artworks.