Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Corporation to Launch Commemorative Medals for Buddhist Cultural Heritage

Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO) is promoting the release of commemorative medals themed on Buddhist cultural heritage.

KOMSCO recently announced on the 12th that it signed a business agreement with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (hereinafter Jogye Order) at Jogyesa Temple regarding this matter.

According to the agreement, KOMSCO and the Jogye Order will mutually cooperate in selecting themes and sharing materials for the commercialization of Buddhist cultural heritage. When planning new commemorative medal products, they will promote commercialization using Buddhist cultural heritage owned by the Jogye Order, and both parties will jointly conduct exhibitions and promotional activities.

A portion of the sales revenue generated from the commercialization of commemorative medals and other products will be donated to the Jogye Order as sponsorship funds to be used for the protection and utilization of Buddhist cultural heritage.

Seong Chang-hoon, President of the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (right), and Jin-woo, Chief Executive of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (left), are posing for a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement. Photo by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

The Jogye Order is the largest sect of Korean Buddhism and carries out various projects for the preservation and promotion of Buddhist culture, including Buddhist art and music. It oversees a total of nine UNESCO World Heritage temples, including seven temples designated in 2018 as "Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea."

KOMSCO plans to promote the planning and release of commemorative medals and other products themed on these nine temples and the major cultural assets each temple holds.

Previously, KOMSCO produced and released commemorative medals themed on the nationally designated cultural property "Banggasa Yusang" and is currently exhibiting the Banggasa Yusang commemorative medals at the Currency Museum. In the future, it will continue to produce souvenirs themed on Buddhist national treasures and conduct promotional activities.

Sung Chang-hoon, President of KOMSCO, said, "KOMSCO is transforming from a traditional currency manufacturing company into a cultural enterprise. We will work to raise public interest in Buddhist cultural heritage and strive to protect it."

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