Yongin City Selects Lee Jongmin, Ahn Seokje, and Jeon Seonghun as Winners of the 36th Culture Award

Contributions to Local Culture Documentation, Promotion of Popular Arts, and Expansion of Sports Foundations for People with Disabilities

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on October 1 that three individuals have been selected as winners of the 36th Culture Award: Lee Jongmin, former director of Yongin Cultural Center in the cultural field; Ahn Seokje, secretary general of the Yongin branch of the Korea Entertainment Artists Association in the arts field; and Jeon Seonghun, deputy director of the Yongin Disabled Sports Association in the sports field.

Recipients of the 36th Culture Awards of Yongin Special City. From the left, Lee Jongmin, former director of Yongin Cultural Center, in the cultural category; Ahn Seokje, secretary general of the Korean Entertainers and Artists Association Yongin branch, in the arts category; and Jeon Seonghun, deputy director of Yongin Disabled Sports Association, in the sports category. Provided by Yongin City.

The Yongin Culture Award is presented annually to citizens who have contributed to the development of local culture and the enhancement of the city's status as a center of culture and the arts.

Lee Jongmin, recipient in the cultural field, contributed to the documentation, preservation, and succession of local folk culture during his tenure as director of the Yongin Cultural Center through initiatives such as publishing "Yongin Culture" and "55 Years of Yongin Cultural Center." He currently operates the Wolgok Hat Museum in Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, introducing folk hats from around the world.

Ahn Seokje, recipient in the arts field, has served as secretary general of the Yongin branch of the Korea Entertainment Artists Association since 2000. He has organized popular arts events such as the Yongin Citizen Song Festival and the Starry Night Concert, and has been recognized for providing youth with opportunities to showcase their talents through singing and dance competitions.

Jeon Seonghun, recipient in the sports field, has promoted resident participation in sports for all through local sports association activities. He has contributed to expanding the foundation for sports for people with disabilities and improving public health, including founding a workplace swimming team for people with disabilities and supporting the improvement of sports facilities at special schools.

A Yongin City official stated, "We have selected individuals who have dedicated themselves for many years to raising the cultural value and sense of community in the region across their respective fields," adding, "We will continue our efforts to make Yongin a city enriched with culture."

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