Yeonggwang Public Library 'Si Munhak Class' Wins Multiple Awards in Writing Contest

Students of the 'Poetry and Prose Class' at Yeonggwang Public Library have been honored with numerous awards in writing contests and competitions. Photo by Yeonggwang Public Library

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Yeonggwang Public Library announced on the 27th that students of the 'Poetry and Prose Class' have achieved great success by winning multiple awards in writing contests and competitions.

The 'Poetry and Prose Class,' operated for local residents, is guided by poet Jeong Hyeong-taek, former president of the Jeonnam Writers' Association and former head of the Yeonggwang Cultural Center. Under his leadership, local writers are given opportunities to pursue their dreams, contributing to the development of regional culture.

The students were honored with awards at the Jeonnam Writing Contest hosted by the Jeonnam Writers' Association, winning 2nd place in the essay category by Kim Mi-sook, and 3rd place in the poetry category by Lee Dong-heon and Jo Young-ae.

They also received a bronze prize and honorable mentions in the '2022 Bulgapsan Sangsa Flower Festival Poetry and Essay Internet Contest,' and in the book report contest hosted by the Saemaeul Library Yeonggwang County Branch, students Lee Sook and Kim Young-soon won the grand prize.

Director Jo Jeong-hee said, "I am pleased that local residents have had the honor of winning awards in competitions by developing their ability to express thoughts and emotions through poetry as they read books and write."

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