Photographer Connected to the Late Father Ji Jeonghwan Donates Collection to Imsil County

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] A photographer with a deep connection to the late Father Ji Jeonghwan, the father of Imsil N Cheese, has donated a large number of cameras and video equipment used since the 1900s to Imsil County.

On the 18th, Imsil County in Jeonbuk announced that County Governor Sim Min personally met with Gu Yeongwoong (82), who resides in Gwangju Metropolitan City, and signed a donation agreement for 67 collected items.

The items donated by Mr. Gu on this day include 57 cameras and 10 books and CDs, totaling 67 items.

These items range from folding film cameras (1920) used from the early 1900s to the 2000s, to various products released by Ian Reflex film cameras, Samsung, Geumseong, Sony, Nikon, Canon, and others.

Mr. Gu said, “I often visited Imsil County due to my connection with the late Father Ji Jeonghwan, and the heron habitat located in the town is a rare and excellent place for photography.” He added, “I hope that this donation will help with exhibitions related to video and contribute to the development of Imsil.”

The county plans to exhibit the donated items at the soon-to-be-established Imsil Cheese History and Culture Center.

Mr. Gu was born in 1939 in Gwangju, graduated from Gwangju National University of Education, and worked as a teacher. He is a full member of the Korea Photographers Association, an invited artist at the Gwangju Metropolitan City Photography Exhibition, and a founding member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Symphony Orchestra.

He has collected over 2,500 pieces of video and audio equipment since the 1950s.

Governor Sim Min said, “We are grateful for the precious collection you have gathered over many years and donated to Imsil County.” He added, “The donated items will be exhibited at the upcoming Imsil Cheese History and Culture Center, providing an opportunity for many residents and tourists to view and enjoy culture.”

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