BNK Busan Bank Selected as an Excellent Institution for Cultural and Arts Sponsorship This Year

BNK Busan Bank was recognized for its contributions to the development of culture and arts and was selected as an Excellent Institution for Culture and Arts Sponsorship in 2023 on the afternoon of the 9th.

Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, the 'Excellent Institution for Culture and Arts Sponsorship Certification Project' has been awarding certification to companies and organizations that have achieved sponsorship results in the cultural and artistic fields through a rigorous screening process since 2015.

With this certification as an Excellent Institution for Culture and Arts Sponsorship, Busan Bank received the honor for the second time this year, following its first selection in 2020 when the three-year certification period expired.

(From the right) An Su-il, Executive Director of BNK Busan Bank, and Jeong Byeong-guk, Chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Commission, are taking a commemorative photo.

Since the 1st Busan International Film Festival in 1996, Busan Bank has sponsored the festival for 28 consecutive years without missing a single year, and this year it was awarded a plaque of appreciation in recognition of its contributions to the development of the film festival.

Additionally, since 2013, it has held the 'Young Artists Art Exhibition' as a biennale, participating in a local artist development project, and since 2019, it has also been conducting a 'Children's Art Competition'.

Furthermore, it actively supports local cultural and artistic projects such as sponsoring regional cultural events like the Busan Fireworks Festival and Busan Maru International Music Festival, operating galleries and small theaters, and hosting concerts.

At the award ceremony, Busan Bank Executive Director An Su-il said, “Going forward, Busan Bank will continue to take the lead as an Excellent Institution for Culture and Arts Sponsorship by providing artists with opportunities for creation and creating an environment where the public can easily access art and culture.”

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