Jung Mong-koo Foundation, Which Raised Lim Yunchan and Han Jaemin, Hosts Classical Talent Forum

The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation announced on the 26th that it held the 'Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation Classic Talent Forum' at the Ondream Society in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 23rd.

Since starting scholarship support for middle and high school students in culture and arts in 2009, the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation has expanded its support to undergraduate and overseas advancement, continuously fostering talent in culture and arts. In particular, through the growth program for classical talents called 'Ondream Young Arts,' it has discovered and supported next-generation artists representing Korea, such as Lim Yoon-chan, Han Jae-min, and Wi Jae-won.

The Classic Talent Forum held on the 23rd was planned to review the past path of the support system for Korean classical talents, assess the current status, and discuss development possibilities.

The forum, which involved experts from institutions and the field, began with Professor Noh Seung-rim of the Graduate School of Policy at Sookmyung Women's University opening the discussion under the theme "The Present and Future of Supporting Musical Prodigies." In Session 1, a dialogue was held with Kim Dae-jin, President of Korea National University of Arts, Jang Hyung-jun, President of the Seoul Arts Center, and Samuel Yoon, Professor of Vocal Music at Seoul National University. They discussed the current situation where many musical prodigies emerge in Korea, the necessary stages for them to grow into accomplished artists, continuous support measures, and development tasks.

The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation held the Foundation Classic Talent Forum on the 23rd at the Ondream Society in Jung-gu, Seoul. (From left in the photo) Reporter Kim Su-hyun, Kim Dae-jin, President of Korea National University of Arts, Jang Hyung-jun, President of the Seoul Arts Center, and Samuel Yoon, Professor of Vocal Music at Seoul National University participated in the forum discussion. Photo by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation

The second session was arranged to share the achievements of the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation's culture and arts talent scholarship project and to hear candid opinions from the faculty mentors and scholarship students participating in the foundation's talent development programs. Cho Hyun-jin, Project Manager of the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, emphasized, "The foundation's culture and arts talent development focuses on a step-by-step and systematic program that takes responsibility for continuous support from discovery to growth."

The culture and arts field of the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Scholarship consistently provides support at the highest domestic level. It selects talented and skilled culture and arts talents from middle school to university students and provides full tuition and learning support funds. Additionally, it operates scholarship systems for overseas advancement and for participation and awards in international competitions. Various programs, such as the growth program 'Ondream Young Arts' for capacity enhancement, offer opportunities for learning.

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