Dong-A University Seokdang Museum Selected as an 'Outstanding Institution in the Preliminary Curatorial Support Project'

Contributing to Workforce Development through Map and Practical Training, Recognized for Excellence in Museum Project Execution

Dong-A University Graduate Researcher Lee Yugyeong Awarded for Outstanding Performance in 'Support Personnel Category'

The Seokdang Museum at Dong-A University (Director Kim Ki-su) simultaneously received the 'Excellence in Institution Award' and the 'Outstanding Prospective Curator Award' in the 2024 Private and Private University Museum Prospective Curator Support Project for both the support institution and support personnel categories.

Seungdeok Nam (right), curator at the Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University, and researcher Yugyeong Lee (center), a prospective curator, are taking a commemorative photo with Hani Cho, president of the Korean Museum Association. Photo by Dong-A University

Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korean Museum Association, this project was promoted to place graduates from museum-related departments to gain practical experience as prospective curators and to provide an opportunity for career recognition.

The Seokdang Museum at Dong-A University was awarded in the 'support institution category' for its contribution to nurturing prospective curators through diligent guidance and practical training, as well as for the excellence of its museum project performance activities.

Additionally, Lee Yoo-kyung, a prospective curator at the Seokdang Museum, received an award in the 'support personnel category' in recognition of her outstanding work performance and self-development achievements.

Lee Yoo-kyung, a graduate of Dong-A University, gained experience in various practical tasks including participation in a special exhibition themed on regional intangible heritage, planning and operating educational and event programs for diverse groups, and social network promotion.

Director Kim Ki-su of the Seokdang Museum stated, “This award confirmed the importance of the prospective curator support project. We are preparing various projects to provide richer experiences for local students and graduates who are highly interested in museum practice and to develop together with the local community, so we ask for your great interest.”

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