In Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, a publication celebration and Literary Night event for the 40th volume of Yeongyang Literature was held on the afternoon of the 11th at 4 PM in the exhibition hall on the 2nd floor of the Yeongyang Cultural Center. The event was organized by the Korean Writers' Association (President Hwang Tae-jin) and attended by over 70 members of the association and local residents.
The 40th Volume of Yeongyang Literature Publication Ceremony and Literary Night were held. Photo by Yeongyang County
The publication celebration, held at the end of the year, marked its 40th edition this year. It gathered excellent literary works from literature enthusiasts, local writers, and regional youth who won awards at the Oildo National Writing Contest, fostering pride in Yeongyang Literature. It also served as a foundation for expanding the base of literary artists and revitalizing literary arts.
Simultaneously with the publication celebration, the awards ceremony for the Oildo National Writing Contest was held, where award-winning works by local literary hopefuls and the grand prize literary piece were presented, including poetry recitations. The Literary Night event provided a venue for harmony among local literary figures.
Hwang Tae-jin, President of the Yeongyang Writers' Association, stated, “Literature captures the lives, joys, sorrows, and emotions of people living in its era. I firmly believe that Yeongyang Literature will purify the hearts of its readers and offer excellent nourishment for the mind.”
County Governor Oh Do-chang expressed, “I am grateful to President Hwang and the members of the Yeongyang Writers' Association for their continuous efforts toward the development of Yeongyang literature. I hope that a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate will emerge from Yeongyang in the future. The county will also continue to support the publication of Yeongyang Literature volumes, which have now reached their 40th anniversary.”
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