The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI), in collaboration with The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), successfully hosted its annual Art Competition on Saturday, 16 November 2023, at Gulshan Club, Dhaka.
The event brought together a diverse group of talented Korean and Bangladeshi students who showcased their artistic abilities through captivating artworks. This year’s competition featured two themes: “Dokdo Island of Korea” and “The Peaceful Unification of Korea”.
The competition was graced by the presence of His Excellency Park Young-sik, the esteemed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh. Ambassador Park commended the initiative and expressed gratitude to KBCCI and PUAC for fostering cultural exchange between the two nations.
Shahab Uddin Khan, President of KBCCI, Hyun Eui SONG, President of PUAC, Samsoo Kim, Head of KOTRA, Lee Namsoo, Second Secretary of the Korean Embassy, and Edward Kim, Director of KBCCI, were also present to support the young artists.
A panel of esteemed judges from the Fine Arts Department of Dhaka University meticulously evaluated the entries and selected the top ten winners. All participants received certificates, while the top three winners in each category were awarded prizes and gift hampers from Fresh (MGI).
KBCCI and PUAC extend their sincere thanks to all participants, teachers, parents, and guests for their invaluable contributions to the success of the event.