Society of Korean Poets
The Society of Korean Poets (Hangul : 한국시인협회, Hanja : 韓國詩人協會) is a literary organization established by poets in 1957. It is the oldest poetry organization in South Korea.
한국시인협회 | |
| Formation | 1957 |
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President | Choi Dong-ho |
| Website | www |
| Society of Korean Poets | |
| Hangul | |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hangung Siin Hyeopoe |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han'gung Shiin Hyŏp'oe |
Every year, the organization awards the Society of Korean Poets Award, and holds the National High School Students' Literary Prize.[1][2]
Today it has 1,500 members. The current president is Choi Dong-ho.[3](The current office is located at Unni-dong 65-1, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
The past presidents are Yu Chi-hwan, Cho Chi-hun, Chang Man-yong, Shin Seok Cho, Park Mok-wol, Jung Han Mo, Cho Byung-hwa, Kim Nam-jo, Kim Chunsu, Kim Jong-gil, Hong Yun-suk, Kim Kwang-lim, Lee Hyeonggi, Sung Chan-gyeong, Chyung Jinkyu, Huh Young-ja, Lee Geunbae, Kim Jong-hae, Oh Sae-Young, Oh Takbeon and Kim Jong-chul.
Event activities
- National High School Student Essay Contest
- Si-nangsong (poetry recitation) event
- JEI Poetry Recitation Contest (joint hosting: JEI Corporation)
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Korean)