Culture Ministry Holds Ceremony Today for 'Hangeul Braille Day'

Awarding Contributors to Development and Hosting Awareness Improvement Event

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Blind Union will hold a ceremony to commemorate 'Hangeul Braille Day' at 2 p.m. on the 3rd at Ramada Seoul Sindorim. They will screen a video featuring those who have achieved their dreams through Hangeul Braille and award individuals who have contributed to its development. Among the awardees are Seok Jeong-eun, Secretary General of Ulsan Metropolitan City Braille Library; Yang Jeong-hoon, Deputy at Seoul Welfare Center for the Blind; and Kim Se-hee, Director of Jeju Cultural Information Braille Library (all recipients of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation).

Hangeul Braille Day commemorates the 6-dot Braille Hunmaengjeongeum announced by teacher Park Du-seong Songam on November 4, 1926. In December 2020, the 'Braille Act' was revised, establishing it as a legal commemorative day. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism operates 'Hangeul Braille Week (October 30?November 3)' to widely promote the value of Braille. They provide experiences related to visual impairment and Braille creation and conduct events to improve related awareness.

Minister Yoo In-chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said, "Braille is the pathway and eyes through which visually impaired people encounter the world," adding, "I hope this becomes an opportunity for many citizens to recognize its value."

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