Peru’s Minister of Culture, Alberto Beingolea, has approved a trip to Seoul, South Korea, for ten government employees to attend a training program. The list includes archaeologists who have faced past administrative sanctions, individuals implicated in the Kuélap crisis, and repeat travelers on publicly funded international trips. This decision has sparked criticism, with accusations that Beingolea is rewarding officials despite their controversial histories. The approval raises questions regarding transparency and accountability within the Ministry of Culture. The trip to Seoul is raising eyebrows given the past issues of those selected to attend. Concerns are mounting that public funds are being inappropriately used for international travel. The story was first published by Lima Gris.