Young Poet Who Became a Star: 'Undongju Literature Festival' Held

Jongno-gu to Hold 'Yun Dong-ju Literary Festival' Honoring the Young Poet Who Became a Star Starting the 22nd

Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will hold the '2023 Yoon Dong-ju Literature Festival' around the Yoon Dong-ju Literature Museum starting from the 22nd.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the event was organized to commemorate the life and literary world of Yoon Dong-ju, a modern poet representing Jongno. Held alongside the Yoon Dong-ju Poetry Contest and the Yoon Dong-ju Creative Music Festival, the festival is divided into three main categories: exhibition, performance, and experience.

On the 22nd and 23rd, visitors can enjoy a professional guided program. Attendees will appreciate the poet’s early works and, for those interested, take a walk from the literature museum toward the Poet’s Hill while learning about the background of the 'Yoon Dong-ju Literature Museum' and the story behind the name 'Poet’s Hill.'

The permanent exhibition operates on a free admission basis. Additionally, award-winning works from the '10th National Elementary and Middle School Yoon Dong-ju Poetry Contest' will be displayed until November 6.

The finals of the '9th Yoon Dong-ju Creative Music Festival,' a songwriting competition using Yoon Dong-ju’s poems as lyrics, will begin at 4 p.m. on the 23rd. Recognized as the highlight of the literature festival where performing artists from various genres compete, the event will feature a special stage by 'Lukas,' the winning team of the 8th competition.

Stamp and transcription experiences will be available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To increase public interest, an event is also planned where participants who follow the Yoon Dong-ju Literature Museum’s Instagram and post verification photos with hashtags can receive souvenirs.

For program participation and further details, please refer to the Jongno Cultural Foundation website or contact the Yoon Dong-ju Literature Museum or the Cultural Projects Department of the Jongno Cultural Foundation.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “We have created a meaningful occasion to remember Yoon Dong-ju, the eternal young poet we love, through exhibitions, performances, and experiences. We will continue to utilize the valuable resources unique to Jongno to provide residents with a culturally enriched life and promote communication.”

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