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Honorary Poets
Honorary Poets are called 'Myung-ye Si-in' in Korea and are the honorary members of the Society of Korean Poets. Originally, the members of the Society of Korean Poets are subject to poets. However, if a person approves and respects the purpose of the association and contributes greatly to the advancement of Korean poet literature, he serves as an honorary member of the Society of Korean Poets. An Honorary Poets shall decide through the Board of Directors under the Society's Articles of Association. The first honorary award was on November 1, 1987. It marks the first day of ''Poetry Day'' in Korea. Moreover, it is also the third day that 'Hurrah for the Poets', which became the beginning of the popular 'Si-nangsong'(poetry recitation). Kim Sung-woo was chosen as the first Honorary Poet to earn recognition for his achievement that launched poetry recitation movement through 'Hurrah for the Poets'. Since then, Kim Soo-nam, Kim Yang-dong, Park Sung-hoon and Shin Chang-jae have been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society Of Korean Poets
The Society of Korean Poets () is a literary organization established in 1957. It is the oldest active poetry organization in South Korea. Every year, the organization awards the Society of Korean Poets Award, and holds the National High School Students' Literary Prize. Today it has 1,500 members. The current president is Choi Dong-ho. The current office is located at Unni-dong 65–1, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The past presidents are Yu Chi-hwan, Cho Chi-hun, Chang Man-yong, Shin Seok Cho, Park Mok-wol, Jung Han Mo, Cho Byung-hwa, Kim Nam-jo, Kim Chunsu, Kim Jong-gil, Hong Yun-suk, Kim Kwang-lim, Lee Hyeonggi, Sung Chan-gyeong, Chyung Jinkyu, Huh Young-ja, Lee Geunbae, Kim Jong-hae, Oh Sae-Young, Oh Takbeon and Kim Jong-chul. Event activities * Society of Korean Poets Award * National High School Student Essay Contest * Si-nangsong (poetry recitation) event ** JEI Poetry Recitation Contest (joint hosting: JEI Corporation) See also * Honorary Poets * Si-nangsong The Si-nan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Poet
Korean poetry is poetry performed or written in the Korean language or by Korean people. Traditional Korean poetry is often sung in performance. Until the 20th century, much of Korean poetry was written in Hanja and later Hangul. History The performance of oral songs in the religious life of the ancient Korean people is vividly recorded in Chinese dynastic histories. At state assemblies the chief ritualist would tell the story of the divine origin of the founder, as evinced by foundation myths, and his extraordinary deeds in war and peace. Recited narrative was interspersed with primal songs that not only welcomed, entertained, and sent off gods and spirits. Thus orality and performance were significant features of vernacular poetry in ancient Korea. A famous surviving example dates to 17 BC, Yuri's ''Song of the Yellow Bird'' (Hwangjoga, 황조가/黃鳥歌), written to lament the departure of his Chinese concubine Chihui. Some later Korean poetry followed the style of Tang lyr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Learned Society
A learned society (; also learned academy, scholarly society, or academic association) is an organization that exists to promote an discipline (academia), academic discipline, profession, or a group of related disciplines such as the arts and science. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honour conferred by election. Most learned societies are non-profit organizations, and many are professional associations. Their activities typically include holding regular academic conference, conferences for the presentation and discussion of new research results and publishing or sponsoring academic journals in their discipline. Some also act as Professional association, professional bodies, regulating the activities of their members in the public interest or the collective interest of the membership. History Some of the oldest learned societies are the Académie des Jeux floraux (founded 1323), the Sodalitas Litterarum Vistulana (founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Si-nangsong
The Si-nangsong () refers to the Korean poetry recitation style, which conveys emotions by memorizing poems. History In South Korea, it began to be known to the public through a festival called 'Hurrah for the Poets' in 1967. At that time, many poets participated in the festival, and the poetry recitation contest for the general public was held for the first time. Since then, there have been many poetry recitation contest and groups in South Korea. Even now, there are many contest participating in the competition. Si-nangsong-ga ''Si-nangsong-ga'' refers to a Korean poetry recitation expert. Usually, it is awarded to the winner of the contest. Currently, the title ''Si-nangsong-ga'', which is certified by the Society of Korean Poets, is awarded only to the winner of the JEI poetry recitation contest. In South Korea, groups of organizations centering around these ''Si-nangsong-ga'' are conducting poetry recitation activities. Currently, the largest group of ''Si-nangsong-ga'' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sejong Center
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has an interior area of 53,202m². It is situated in the center of the capital, on Sejongno, a main road that cuts through the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. The center took 4 years to complete, opening in 1978. It was "built as a cultural center for Seoulites." It currently contains one of the biggest pipe organs in Asia. History After the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by fire in 1972, the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of that structure. Built in 1978, commissioned by the City of Seoul, Sejong Center was largely unsupported financially for 20 years, being under the control of the Special City of Seoul. In 1999, the center was placed under control of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for the arts fueled its massive newfound success. This venue hosted Miss Universe 1980. The center's desi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JEI Corporation
JEI Corporation (JEI: Jaeneung Educational Institute) is a Korean educational company founded in 1977. Currently, the headquarters is located at 293 Changgyeonggungro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The company is known for its supplementary education programs for children and adults. JEI offers supplementary learning programs for home education, operating self-learning centers for children ( JEI Learning Center) and establishes a general education network in various fields including publishing, broadcasting, IT, printing, distribution, culture and arts. In particular, the company has been supporting Si-nangsong(poetry recitation) for 27 years since 1991. The founder, Sung-hoon Park, was honored as an honorary poet at the Society of Korean Poets for his contribution to promote the 'Si-nangsong' in Korea. Also, the JCC Art Center located in Hyehwa-dong, recognized as the only work of renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando in downtown Seoul, is owned and operated by JEI. Outside of S. Korea, JEI' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-woo
Kim Sung-woo (; born 1934) is honorary poet and journalist of South Korea. He was born in , Tongyeong, Keishōnan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan in 1934. He graduated from Seoul National University majoring in politics. He joined the Hankook Ilbo and served as a Paris correspondent, Managing editor and standing advisor. He is a journalist who has served in newspapers for 44 years. He became the Korea's first Honorary Poet (Society of Korean Poets) for popularizing poetry recitation movements. He is also South Korea's only Honorary Actor (National Theater Association of Korea Inc.). Currently, he is serving as a permanent executive director of JEI Culture Foundation. Awards *1991 Culture Prize in Seoul *1992 Korean Culture & Arts Awards *1996 Order of Merit for France *1997 Samsung Press Awards *2010 Tongyeong Culture Awards *2016 The Bogwan Order of Culture Merit from the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism Works list *1991 Into the Forest of Birch(백화나무 숲으로) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hankook Ilbo
''Hankook Ilbo'' () is a Korean-language daily newspaper in Seoul, South Korea. As of 2017, it had a daily circulation of about 213,200. It was previously published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, however following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Enterprise, which also owns ''The Korea Times''. Political position ''Hankook Ilbo'' tends to be economically centre-right and socially centre-left. ''Hankook Ilbo'' is a "liberal" media, but this is different from the meaning of "liberal" in the American political context. ''Hankook Ilbo'' officially doesn't put forward ideology other than "centrism". However, ''Hankook Ilbo'' has basically shown a fiscal conservative tone that values "fiscal responsibility". The newspaper has often criticized the Moon Jae-in government's fiscal policy for its lack of awareness of "financial soundness" (). This newspaper also supports "liberal economy". In contrast to the somewhat conservative tendency financially, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sung-hoon Park
Seong-hoon, also spelled Sung-hoon, is a Korean masculine given name. It was the fifth-most popular name for baby boys in South Korea in 1970, falling to sixth place in 1980. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 27 hanja with the reading " sung" and 12 hanja with the reading "hoon" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names. One common pair of hanja used to write this name () can also be read as a Japanese name Yoshihiro. People with this name include: Entertainers and musicians *Kim Seong-hun (filmmaker) (born 1971), South Korean director *Kim Sung-hoon (director) (born 1974), South Korean director * Sung-hoon Kim (born 1978), South Korean pianist *Kim Sung-hoon, stage name Ha Jung-woo (born 1979), South Korean actor *Kang Sung-hoon (singer) (born 1980), South Korean singer, lead vocalist of Sechs Kies *Sung Hoon, birth name Bang Sung-hoon (born 1983), South Korean act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Chang-jae
Shin Chang-jae (born 1953/54) is a Korean businessman, the chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company. Early life He is the son of Shin Yong-ho, who founded Kyobo Life Insurance Company in 1958. Shin received a doctorate from Seoul National University. Career He trained as an obstetrician and worked as a professor at the Seoul National University medical school. He has been chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance Company since 2000. In June 2015, ''Forbes ''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes family. Published eight times a year, it features articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. ''Forbes'' also re ...'' estimated his net worth at US$2.3 billion. Personal life He is married with two sons and lives in Seoul, South Korea. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Chang-jae 1950s births Living people South Korean billionaires Seoul National University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyobo Life
Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd. () is a South Korean life insurance company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, formerly known as Daehan Kyoyuk Insurance (). Kyobo Life is one of the big 3 life insurance companies in South Korea. The company was founded in 1958 by Shin Yong-ho, and his son Shin Chang-jae has been Chairman and CEO since 2000. See also *Kyobo Book Center The ''Kyobo Book Centre'' (, also known as ''Kyobo Mungo'') is the largest bookstore chain in South Korea. It has ten stores in seven cities, with the flagship Main Store, or Gwanghwamun-jeom in Seoul, which is located in the basement of the Kyobo ... References External linksKyobo Life Homepage(in English) Jongno District Insurance companies of South Korea Financial services companies established in 1958 Companies based in Seoul South Korean brands Chaebol Life insurance companies Colombia–South Korea relations South Korean companies established in 1958 {{SouthKorea-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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