SEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - A Korean calligraphy exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of Korean immigration to Argentina opened on December 12 at the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo in Buenos Aires, bringing together Korean community members and Argentine officials to reflect on six decades of shared history.
The opening ceremony was attended by Han Byung-gil, chairman of the Korea Council on Latin America & the Caribbean, who delivered congratulatory remarks highlighting the cultural significance of Hangeul and the long-standing contributions of the Korean community in Argentina.
The exhibition, titled to commemorate the milestone anniversary, was hosted by North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province and organized by the World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeonbuk. It was supported by the Korea Council on Latin America & the Caribbean, the Korean Association in Argentina, and the Korean Cultural Center in Argentina. The exhibition runs from December 12 through December 19.
Following the opening ceremony, an awards presentation was held at the same venue to recognize distinguished members of the Korean-Argentine community. Ambassador Lee Yong-soo of South Korea to Argentina presented commendations to Kim Hye-sook and Yang Won-joon in recognition of their contributions to the community.
The evening continued with a year-end reception for the Korean community in Argentina, which also served as a commemorative gathering marking the 60th anniversary of immigration. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the community’s history and to reaffirm commitments to its future development.
The reception was attended by more than 200 guests, including Kelly Olmos, a member of Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies and former labor minister; Santos Gaston, director of multicultural affairs for the city of Buenos Aires; Alfredo Bascu, former Argentine ambassador to South Korea; and members of the Korean diaspora.
Organizers said the event underscored the role of cultural exchange in strengthening ties between Korea and Argentina and highlighted the enduring presence of the Korean community in Argentine society.
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Park Sae-jin
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