Woori Bank Holds Woori Art Competition Finals On-Tact

Kwon Kwang-seok, President of Woori Bank, is delivering a video message at the finals of the 23rd 'Woori Bank Woori Art Competition,' held on the 27th in an ontact (online face-to-face) format. (Photo by Woori Bank)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyo-jin] Woori Bank announced on the 28th that it held the 23rd 'Woori Bank Woori Art Competition Online Finals' on the 27th. On that day, about 700 finalists participated online from home in an ontact (online face-to-face) format, following the competition concept of "Dream! Drawing at Home!"

The Woori Art Competition, first held in 1995, was traditionally conducted outdoors with participants gathering as families, but this year it was held online to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During the preliminary round held from August 10 to the 2nd of this month, about 13,000 works were submitted. Woori Bank explained that there was strong domestic and international response, with participants from 12 overseas countries including the United States, Mexico, China, and Colombia.

In the finals, about 700 finalists accessed the Woori Art Competition website online, and the competition was conducted under the supervision of online proctors. Woori Bank also held events such as an 'Online Photo Zone' and 'Three Flash Games' on the Woori Art Competition website.

Woori Bank President Kwon Kwang-seok said in a video message, "Although we cannot meet directly under the blue autumn sky, we prepared the online art competition so that you can freely express your dreams," adding, "I hope your drawings can deliver a message of hope to many people exhausted by COVID-19."

The Woori Art Competition awards certificates and prizes to all finalists, including the grand prize, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award. An online exhibition of the winning works will also be held. The judging results can be checked on the Woori Art Competition website on the 14th of next month. The awards ceremony will be held on the 31st of next month.

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