Aju Economy will hold the 4th Annual Aju Economy Veterans Literary Awards Ceremony on June 30 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium on the third floor of the Maeheon Yoon Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Seoul.
Today’s South Korea is built on the sacrifices and dedication of countless veterans who have served the nation. Remembering and passing on this noble spirit is an important responsibility for our society.
In this spirit, Aju Economy continues the Veterans Literary Contest to reflect on the meaning of veterans through literature and to honor the sacrifices of veterans with the public.
This year marks the fourth edition of the Aju Economy Veterans Literary Contest, which received over 1,000 submissions across various categories, including poetry, essays, short stories, children's literature, screenplays, and book reviews. Notably, this year has seen the introduction of six awards from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with a new award from the Korea Army Association, enhancing the recognition and categories of the awards.
The ceremony aims to celebrate and encourage the literary achievements of the awardees while providing an opportunity for all citizens, especially the youth, to reflect on the meaning of veterans through literature.
<Event Overview>
■ Event Name: 4th Annual Aju Economy Veterans Literary Awards Ceremony
■ Date: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday), 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
■ Location: Auditorium, Maeheon Yoon Bong-gil Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor
■ Awards: Poetry, essays, short stories, children's literature, screenplays, book reviews, etc.
■ Hosted by: Aju Economy
■ Sponsored by: Ministry of Veterans Affairs, Dongnong Cultural Foundation, Korean Liberation Association, Korea Army Association, Auto Industry
* This article has been translated by AI.
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