The Main Gate of Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education Named 'Gyeonghakmun' ... Teacher Chodang Donates 'Signboard'

Works by Calligrapher Imuho, Creator of Taeguk Calligraphy

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] On the 24th, a large signboard with the inscription '敬學門' (Gyeonghakmun) was hung for the first time at the main gate of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education. The signboard features calligraphy by Chodang Lee Mu-ho, a master calligrapher from Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongbuk, who invented the Taeguk calligraphy style and served as the chief judge of the Korea Art Exhibition.

The inscription, meaning "Respecting the path of learning that awakens the principles of heaven (天理)," encapsulates the hearts of both the revered teachers who enlighten and teach the truth and the diligent students who strive to create a happy world through learning. According to the Office of Education, this aligns with Superintendent Lim Jong-sik's educational philosophy.

According to the Gyeongbuk Office of Education on the 24th, the signboard was named through a contest held among all employees of the Office and its affiliated institutions to install a signboard fitting the traditional tile style. After a rigorous selection process, the final decision was made.

The signboard ceremony on the 24th was attended by about 40 people, including Gwak Kyung-ho, Chair of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council Education Committee, and senior officials of the Office of Education. Previously, the Gyeongbuk Office of Education held a naming contest among all employees of its affiliated institutions to install a signboard matching the traditional tile style at the main gate, under the catchphrase "Warm Gyeongbuk Education that nurtures the power of life," ultimately selecting Lee Mu-ho's work.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik presented plaques of appreciation to Lee Mu-ho, who donated the artwork, and to Kim Joo-young, vice principal of Namsan Middle School in Sangju, who donated his talent by designing the calligraphy for the Office of Education's nameplate.

Superintendent Lim said, "It was regrettable that there was no signboard at the main gate of the headquarters, but I am very pleased that we were able to install one, albeit belatedly. I will devote all my efforts to ensuring that every child in Gyeongbuk Education can develop the strength to live their own future."

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