Korea Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations Gyeongnam Artists Association Geochang 'Lee Sang-gyu Branch Chief' Awarded Commendation

Recognized for Contributions to Revitalizing Local Popular Culture and Expanding the Base of Popular Music

Geochang Entertainment Artists Association Chairman Lee Sang-gyu Receives Gyeongnam Arts Council Artist Merit Award (Photo by Geochang-gun)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Korea Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations Gyeongnam Geochang Branch announced on the 12th that Lee Sang-gyu, head of the Geochang Entertainment Artists Association, received the Gyeongnam Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations Artist Merit Award at the 30th Gyeongnam Artist Awards ceremony held at Changwon Convention Center.

The 'Gyeongnam Artist Awards,' hosted by the Korea Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations Gyeongsangnam-do Federation, have been held annually since 1991 to encourage and boost the morale of artists who have made significant contributions to the development of the federation and regional cultural arts.

Lee Sang-gyu, head of the Geochang Entertainment Artists Association who received the merit award that day, joined the Geochang Akwoohoe, a group that has long upheld the tradition of local popular culture, in 1983 and has been active as a professional MC and planning committee member.

Since 2018, he has been certified as the head of the Korea Entertainment Artists Association Geochang Branch and has carried out various roles and activities for the development of local popular culture alongside managing the Geochang Akwoohoe.

He was honored with the award in recognition of his contributions to revitalizing and expanding the base of local popular culture by participating in various regional events such as the Arim Arts Festival County Residents Singing Contest, International Theater Festival Fringe Performances, Military Unit Consolation Performances, Disabled Culture Festival, and Geochang Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations Festival.

Lee Sang-gyu, head of the Geochang branch, said, “Through various cultural and artistic performances, we provide opportunities for local residents to enjoy culture and arts, and we continuously strive to cultivate the emotions of local residents and improve their quality of life.”

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