Commemorative Exhibition and Policy Forum for the 60th Anniversary of Korean Musicals and 20th Anniversary of DIMF Held at the National Assembly

Kim Seungsoo, a member of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, announced on the 3rd that, together with the Korea Musical Association and the Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF), a '60th Anniversary of Korean Musicals and 20th Anniversary of DIMF Commemorative Exhibition and Policy Forum' will be held at the National Assembly on February 4 and 5.

This event has been organized to look back on the 60-year history of Korean musicals and the 20-year journey of DIMF, to review their achievements, and to seek ways to ensure the sustainable development of both Korean musicals and DIMF in the future.

The commemorative exhibition, themed 'On Stage: K-Musical,' will highlight how Korean musicals are expanding beyond the realm of performing arts to become a source of national cultural pride and a future industry. The exhibition will be held in the 2nd Lobby on the 2nd floor of the National Assembly Members' Office Building.

Following the exhibition's opening ceremony, a policy forum will take place in Meeting Room 6 of the National Assembly Members' Office Building. Musical critic Choi Seungyeon will give a presentation on 'The 60-Year History and Development Strategies of Korean Musicals,' while Professor Won Jongwon, Vice President of the Korean Musical Society and faculty member at Soonchunhyang University, will speak on 'The 20-Year History and Development Strategies of DIMF.'

After the two presentations, a designated discussion will follow, featuring Lee Jongkyu, Chairman of the Korea Musical Association; Bae Sunghyuk, Executive Director of DIMF; and Kang Eunyoung, Director of the Performing Arts and Traditional Arts Division at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, who will share various opinions on ways to promote the musical industry.

Kim Seungsoo stated, "This exhibition and policy forum, organized to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Korean musicals and the 20th anniversary of DIMF, will serve as an important starting point to reflect on the achievements of K-Musicals and to plan for the future," adding, "I hope this event will further spread consensus on the industrial and artistic value of musicals and lead to discussions on effective policy support."

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