LG Yeonam Cultural Foundation Wins Grand Prize at Korea Mecenat Awards

Showing Excellence in Social Contribution and Venue Management Through Various Programs

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LG Yeonam Cultural Foundation was selected as the grand prize-winning company at the Korea Mecenat Awards sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This is their second award since 2003.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 16th, LG Yeonam Cultural Foundation contributed socially by operating various programs for culturally marginalized groups and youth. They also demonstrated exemplary management of performance venues with excellent performances, earning them the Mecenat Grand Prize, a presidential citation.

The Cultural Contribution Award, a ministerial citation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, goes to Hansol Cultural Foundation, which has held outstanding exhibitions for 10 years. The Creativity Award, given by the Mecenat Association President, is awarded to POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation, which operated the 'POSCO 1% Sharing Art School' for children and youth at eighty regional children's centers.

The Mecenat Individual Award, recognizing individuals who contributed to supporting culture and arts, is given to Park Heon-taek, CEO of Youngmoo Construction. He was recognized for consistently providing creative spaces to local artists while operating the complex cultural space 'Kimnaet and Cultural Park.'

The 'Meeting of Business and Arts Award,' given to companies or organizations that have carried out excellent cultural and artistic partnership activities, goes to Jeongheon Foundation and Culture Marketing Group. They were highly evaluated for maintaining long-term sponsorship relationships to develop and popularize Korean jazz music and providing various performance opportunities to musicians.

The awards ceremony will be held today at the Westin Chosun Seoul Grand Ballroom.

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