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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korea Herald organizes golf tournament in support of Hangeul promotion
The Korea Herald, South Korea's leading English-language daily, hosted a charity golf tournament Wednesday to celebrate its 72nd year and reaffirm its dedication to promoting Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. Held at Serenity Country Club in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, the event drew approximately 300 participants, including Sejong City Mayor Choi Min-ho, prominent business leaders, artists and professional golfers. Corporate sponsors included Yes24 and some 20 additional firms. The tournament, organized in a shotgun format, featured 60 teams. Kim Jong-cheon, the head of Mariee de el Wedding Convention, won first place, while Kim Chang-ryong, former Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, placed second. The golf tournament was followed by a banquet. At the dinner event, tenor Yang Seung-ho and soprano Kim Jung-ah performed, as well as musical actor Lim Tae-kyung. Various prizes and raffle events were also offered to the golf tournament participants. Following the dinner, a charity auction showcased donated works by contemporary sculptors Kwon Chi-gyu, Kim Kyung-min, Lee Wal-chong, 5311 and MeME. A portion of event proceeds, including the auction, will go to support the expansion and enrichment of Sup Sogui Hosu, the world's first Korean language village, located within the Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1999, the village offers immersive, 24-hour Korean language education. The event also included the announcement of the 2025 Hangeul Run, scheduled for Hangeul Day on Oct. 9. Co-hosted by Herald Media Group and Sejong City, the marathon is expected to draw 10,000 participants. Courses will span symbolic distances of 10.9 kilometers — representing Hangeul Day — and 5.15 kilometers, in honor of King Sejong's birthday on May 15. 'We will create conditions for future generations around the world to communicate and form strong bonds through Hangeul,' said Herald Corp. Chairman Jung Won-ju during the event, adding, 'I hope today's event goes beyond being just a sports competition and becomes a gathering where we unite in pursuit of a greater goal.' 'Hangeul is not just a simple writing system, but a 'language of hope' that connects people and communities,' said Choi Jin-young, CEO and publisher of Herald Media Group. 'We will do our part as a seed in opening the future of a great Korea,' said Choi.
Korea Herald
20-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Herald Media Group, Sejong City to bolster efforts for global spread of Hangeul
Herald Media Group will work with Sejong City to promote the global spread of the Korean language, officials from the two entities said Thursday. Sejong City Mayor Choi Min-ho and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on events promoting Hangeul and exploring new business opportunities during a meeting held at Sejong City Hall. Last year, the two organizations successfully co-hosted the 1st Sejong Hangeul Olympiad and the 2024 Hangeul Run to celebrate Hangeul Day, the annual commemoration of the creation of the Korean alphabet. The Sejong Hangeul Olympiad, a Korean-language proficiency competition for foreign learners, was held at the Government Complex Sejong Convention Center on Oct. 8 last year, with over 100 contestants from 24 countries taking part in quizzes, a debate session and a dialect-speaking competition. The following day, over 5,000 ordinary citizens participated in the run held at Sejong Lake Park, celebrating the creation of Hangeul. Sean, a Korean rapper known for his philanthropic contributions, joined the runners on the 10.9-kilometer route. The two organizations will strengthen their efforts to make Sejong a hub for the Korean language, officials said. Mayor Choi said in a statement, "The events Sejong City organized with Herald Media Group last year showed how innovative a cultural festival centered on Hangeul can be. We will continue to collaborate actively on projects to promote Hangeul globally."
