"Seeking K-Heroes Beyond Borders"... Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital Launches 5th Patriotism Content Contest

Jaseng Medical Foundation announced on the 17th that it will hold the "5th 2026 Patriotism Content Contest" to promote the spirit of independence and the philosophy of compassion of Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, as well as to encourage the practice of patriotism in everyday life.

The theme of this year's contest is "K-Heroes United Beyond Borders." It aims to spotlight individuals who have dedicated themselves to the freedom and peace of Korea, transcending national boundaries. Participants can submit works featuring a wide range of heroes, including those involved in the independence movement and the Korean War (6·25), as well as modern-day figures who have contributed to peace and humanity, and even foreigners who have practiced sacrifice and sharing for Korea.

Entries can be submitted through the Jaseng Medical Foundation website until January 31, 2026. After a three-stage judging process, the winners will be announced and awarded in mid-March next year. Any Korean citizen of elementary school age or older is eligible to participate, and the contest is open to two-dimensional paintings, excluding digital illustrations and graphic works. However, all entries must be limited to size 20 canvas.

This year's contest has increased both the total prize money and the number of winners compared to last year. The total prize pool has been raised from 20 million won to 30 million won, and the number of winners has increased from 18 to 21. The awards include: Grand Prize for 1 person (10 million won), Gold Prize for 1 person (5 million won), Silver Prize for 3 people (2 million won each), Bronze Prize for 6 people (1 million won each), and Encouragement Prize for 10 people (300,000 won each). The winning works will be specially exhibited at the JS Museum in Jaseng MediBio Center, located in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, and works that have won awards in other contests are not eligible for submission.

Park Byungmo, Chairman of Jaseng Medical Foundation, stated, "I hope this contest will serve as an opportunity for the noble stories of K-heroes who dedicated themselves to Korea to be revived through art," adding, "Jaseng Medical Foundation will continue to actively engage in various social contribution activities and provide strong support to promote the value of patriotism."

Meanwhile, Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital has been holding various patriotism content contests on topics such as female independence activists and unsung heroes, based on its founding purpose as a national hospital inheriting the spirit of the independence movement. In addition, the hospital is actively involved in diverse social contribution activities, including providing living support and Korean medicine treatment to national patriots, veterans, independence activists, and their families. Recently, in recognition of these efforts, Jaseng Medical Foundation received the "25th Patriotism Culture Award" hosted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

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