Korea Music Copyright Association Donates 30 Million Won to Chungju Youth Gugak Orchestra

Instructor Fees and Instrument Rental for Chungju Youth Ureuk Gugak Orchestra

Chairman Lee Shiha of the Association of Music Creators is taking a commemorative photo with students after delivering donations and cultural gift certificates at the donation ceremony held at Chungju City Hall. Provided by the Association of Music Creators

The Korea Music Copyright Association has stepped in to support young people in the Chungju region who proposed improvements to the traditional Korean music education environment.

The association announced on the 31st that it held a donation ceremony at Chungju City Hall on the 30th and donated 30 million won to the Chungju Youth Ureuk Gugak Orchestra. The event was attended by Lee Shiha, Chairman of the Korea Music Copyright Association, Kim Jinseok, Acting Mayor of Chungju, Baek Inuk, Chairman of the Chungju Cultural Tourism Foundation, and student Kim Jungyoon.

This donation originated from a proposal by Kim Jungyoon, a third-year student at Chungju Girls’ Middle School, who suggested expanding the foundation for traditional Korean music education during a town hall meeting with the President. At the time, Kim said, "In Chungju, some friends give up on their dreams because there aren't enough environments where they can properly learn traditional Korean music."

The entire 30 million won donated by the association will be used as operating expenses for the Chungju Youth Ureuk Gugak Orchestra, in which Kim participates. The focus is on preventing disruptions in education that may occur during budget allocation gaps. The donation will be used for professional instructor fees, traditional instrument rental, and activity expenses for the orchestra members, helping young people practice in a stable environment.

Chairman Lee stated, "I felt the earnestness for traditional Korean music in Kim Jungyoon’s voice," adding, "We will be a steadfast support so that young people, the future creators of music, do not have to give up on their dreams."

Acting Mayor Kim replied, "We will spare no administrative support so that young people can grow into talents who continue the legacy of traditional Korean music." Chairman Baek pledged to ensure that the donation is used responsibly and efficiently at the educational site.

The Korea Music Copyright Association and Chungju City plan to strengthen cooperation to further vitalize traditional Korean music education in the region. They intend to expand the foundation for nurturing talent by implementing linked programs such as masterclasses with renowned gugak artists, copyright education, music industry field trips, and career consulting.

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