Choi Dongho's 'Eomeoni Beomjong Sori' Wins 2022 Jeong Jiyong Literary Award

Poet Choi Dong-ho. Photo by Ji Yong-hoe

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] The honor of winning the 34th Jeong Ji-yong Literary Award went to poet Choi Dong-ho (74), the organizer Jiyonghoe announced on the 12th. The winning work is 'Eomeoni Beomjongsori' (Mother's Temple Bell Sound).

Poet Oh Se-young, who participated in the final judging, commented, "With an aesthetic sense combining auditory and visual elements, it explores a space of simple yet profound contemplation."

Judge Oh Hyeong-yeop (Korea University professor) said, "The work forms a dual structure of contrast and harmony between memories of the past and present, and complexly and three-dimensionally embodies sensory images represented by 'the sound of water' and 'a fireball,' sublimating them into a religious spiritual world."

Born in 1948 in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, poet Choi Dong-ho graduated from Korea University with a degree in Korean literature. He has published numerous poetry collections including 'Hwangsa Baram' (Yellow Dust Wind), 'Achim Chaeksang' (Morning Desk), 'Gongnori Haneun Dalma' (Dalma Playing Ball), and 'Hwanggeum Garangnip' (Golden Fallen Leaves).

The Jeong Ji-yong Literary Award was established in 1989 to honor the literary achievements of Jeong Ji-yong. It is awarded annually to poets who have written artistically outstanding poetry during the year. The prize money is 20 million won. The award is co-hosted by Okcheon-gun, Chungbuk, the hometown of Jeong Ji-yong, and the Okcheon Cultural Center, and organized by Jiyonghoe, a group composed of writers.

The award ceremony will be held on September 24 at 2 p.m. at the Okcheon Traditional Culture Experience Center in Okcheon-gun, Chungbuk.

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