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751 KT&G Announces Finalist of the 15th KT&G SKOPF 2025.01.06

KT&G (President & CEO Bang Kyung-man) has named photographer Seong Ui-seok as the finalist of the 15th KT&G Sangsangmadang Korean Photographer’s Fellowship (SKOPF), an initiative dedicated to supporting Korean photographers.

 

KT&G SKOPF, established in 2008, is designed to discover and nurture emerging photographers. Every year, three artists are chosen as the “Photographers of the Year” and are awarded benefits totaling ₩45 million, including financial support, mentoring, and exhibition opportunities.

 

For the 15th edition, Kim Yeong-gyeong, Seong Ui-seok, and Kim Ji-won were selected as Photographers of the Year in June of last year following evaluations by cultural and art experts. After a six-month mentoring program, photographer Seong Ui-seok was chosen as the finalist through a public portfolio review.

 

Seong Ui-seok, a student at the Korea National University of Arts, received acclaim for his innovative approach, which merges past and present imagery through AI to create original and experimental works. As the finalist, Seong Ui-seok will receive additional support for his creative endeavors, including a solo exhibition opportunity and a photography book publication.

 

KT&G Exhibition Director Kim Jeong-yun stated, “KT&G SKOPF has established itself as one of Korea’s leading programs for supporting photographers. Over the past 15 years, the program has produced around 50 artists and solidified its reputation as a platform for emerging talent.” She added, “We remain committed to fostering the sustainable growth of the cultural and artistic community through various artist support programs.”

 

KT&G SangSang Madang serves as a multifaceted cultural and artistic space, supporting the creative activities of emerging artists while offering diverse cultural experiences to the public. Since the launch of its first location in Hongdae in 2007, the platform has expanded to five locations, including Nonsan, Chuncheon, Daechi, and Busan, contributing to the development of regional culture and the broadening of cultural and artistic engagement. KT&G SangSang Madang attracts around 3 million visitors annually and hosts over 3,000 cultural and artistic programs every year.