Arts Council Awards Minister of Culture Commendation to Dong-A Pharmaceutical... '40 Years of Supporting Women's Writing Contests'

Sponsorship of the Maronie Women's Writing Contest Since 1983

The Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (hereinafter Arts Council Korea) announced on the 7th that it presented the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation to Dong-A Pharmaceutical.

The Korea Arts Council held a meeting with Dong-A Pharmaceutical on the 6th and presented a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
[Photo by Korea Arts Council]

On the 6th, Arts Council Korea held a meeting with Dong-A Pharmaceutical, presented the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation, and expressed gratitude for their efforts in expanding the base of domestic literature.

Since 1983, Dong-A Pharmaceutical has fully sponsored the prize money and project expenses for the Marronnier Women's Writing Contest hosted by Arts Council Korea.

The Marronnier Women's Writing Contest is the oldest women's writing contest in Korea, where the writing topic is drawn on the day of the contest, and outstanding works in poetry, prose, and children's literature are selected. To date, it has discovered more than 1,000 female writers.

Last year, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the contest, a photo exhibition showcasing its history was held. Recently, a collection of major award-winning works from the past five years titled "On Days When the Heart Feels Blue, Take a Walk on the Street" (published by Paul & Nina) was also published.

Jung Byung-guk, Chairman of Arts Council Korea, said, "(Dong-A Pharmaceutical) is a company that has set an example by leading sponsorship since the 1980s when cultural and artistic sponsorship was not widespread," and added, "We ask for continued active cooperation and interest so that Korean literature can gain new momentum."

Baek Sang-hwan, CEO of Dong-A Pharmaceutical, stated, "Our company will fulfill its corporate social responsibility and continue to support the Marronnier Women's Writing Contest," and added, "We hope this contest will create another history beyond 40 years."

This year's Marronnier Women's Writing Contest will be held around Marronnier Park in Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, between September and October.

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