POSCO Construction Announces Steel Sculpture Design Contest for Small Business Owners in Mullae-dong

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] POSCO Engineering & Construction is holding a design contest for iron sculptures targeting small manufacturers operating ironworks in Mullae-dong, Seoul, and will install the sculptures in The Sharp apartments.

This contest is being conducted in collaboration with the Seoul Small Manufacturers Association and the Yeongdeungpo·Gyeongin-ro Urban Regeneration Support Center. Small manufacturers can participate by forming teams with artists or designers.

The application period is from the 8th of this month to the 5th of next month. During this period, participants can submit designs for iron sculptures that can be installed on walls in apartment lobbies or community spaces. Four selected designs will be produced using POSCO steel materials, and after the final evaluation, one grand prize winner will receive 7 million KRW, and three excellence award winners will each receive 6 million KRW.

The four finalists will be exhibited at The Sharp Gallery, located near Dosan Park in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, alongside a photo exhibition featuring the history and local characteristics of Mullae-dong. After the exhibition, the sculptures will be installed in common areas such as lobbies and community spaces of The Sharp apartment complexes.

A POSCO Engineering & Construction official stated, “This contest is part of a collaboration between POSCO, a global steel company, POSCO E&C, one of the top five construction companies, and the small manufacturers and artists of Mullae-dong alleys. We hope this contest will serve as a small catalyst to revitalize the Mullae-dong ironworks market.”

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