National Symphony Orchestra Signs Agreement with Korean Blind Union

The National Symphony Orchestra announced on October 15 that it has signed a business agreement with the Korean Blind Union to realize the public value of culture and the arts and to improve cultural accessibility for the visually impaired.

On this day at the Eroom Center, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Korean Blind Union entered into a business agreement, pledging to work together to enhance performance accessibility for the visually impaired and to broaden opportunities to enjoy culture and the arts.

Park Jaehyun, Head of the Management Team acting as CEO of the National Symphony, and Kim Youngil, Chairman of the Korean Symphony Federation, are taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement on the 15th. [Photo by National Symphony Orchestra]

The main points of the agreement include the production and support of audio guides for performances targeting the visually impaired, the planning of diverse cultural and artistic content, and services such as Braille printing and transcription. Both organizations agreed to actively incorporate feedback from the visually impaired during the production process to enhance the quality of the content.

A representative from the National Symphony Orchestra stated, "This agreement is a meaningful first step toward creating an environment where everyone, regardless of disability, can equally enjoy classical music," adding, "We will continue to expand the social value of culture and the arts through ongoing cooperation."

A representative from the Korean Blind Union said, "There are still many visually impaired individuals who wish to experience performances firsthand, and we expect that this agreement will greatly improve practical accessibility," adding, "We will actively reflect the opinions of the visually impaired themselves to ensure that more people can fully enjoy music."

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