Park Kyung-shin, Gwangsan District Council Member in Gwangju, Receives 'Appreciation Plaque' from Intellectual Developmental Disability Welfare Association

Recognition for Successful Hosting of the 1st Film Festival 'Annyeong'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Park Kyung-shin, a member of the Gwangsan District Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, received a letter of appreciation from the organizing committee of the 1st film festival ‘Annyeong’ that portrayed the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

According to the Gwangsan District branch of the Gwangju Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Welfare Association on the 26th, the film festival ‘Annyeong’ was promoted with the aim of creating a cultural communication space for understanding and empathy toward the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Park was recognized for her contribution to the successful hosting of the festival while serving as a member of the organizing committee during the preparation of the film festival.

It is also known that the letter of appreciation highly evaluated her generous interest and support for people with developmental disabilities throughout this year.

In addition to Park, appreciation plaques were also awarded to Lee Jeong-ah, senior member of the Gwangju Viewer Media Center, and Lim Yong-cheol, CEO of the video production company Sani Mul.

Park said, “While working as a member of the organizing committee, I realized the importance of raising citizens’ interest and empathy regarding the lives of people with developmental disabilities,” adding, “I will continue to strive to resolve inconveniences in daily life and improve rights from the perspective of people with developmental disabilities.”

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