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Nakdong Estuary Eco Center to Hold Special Exhibition “Sumtangeot: Gaining a Name”

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The Nakdong River Basin Headquarters of Busan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Headquarters") announced that it will host the special exhibition titled “Sumtangeot: Gaining a Name” from May 30 to October 26 on the 1st floor of the Nakdong Estuary Eco Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Center").

“Sumtangeot” is a pure Korean word meaning “a being that breathes,” and it is used as a poetic term referring to all living things in the biosphere.

This special exhibition was prepared by artist Jin Kwan-woo in collaboration with the biodiversity awareness team “Sumtangeotdeul.”

Through Jin Kwan-woo’s artworks, which depict endangered wildlife using the Korean alphabet (Hangul), the exhibition seeks to convey the value of life and the importance of conserving biodiversity.

The exhibition is open to all visitors free of charge. It runs daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, regardless of weekday or weekend. The Center is closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday).

In addition, on June 7, a special lecture titled “Sumtangeotdeul's Ecological Humanities: The Breath of the Nakdong Estuary” will be held in conjunction with the exhibition.

This event aims to deepen public understanding of biodiversity and the exhibition, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of protecting endangered species.

Participation in the special lecture is available by advance registration through the Busan City Integrated Reservation System (reserve.busan.go.kr).

For more information, please visit the Center’s website (busan.go.kr/wetland) or contact the Center directly at ☎ 051-209-2058.

Seo Jin-won, Director of the Nakdong Estuary Eco Center, stated,

“I hope the story of life expressed in Hangul resonates deeply with visitors. We expect that this exhibition and its accompanying lectures will provide an opportunity to view nature and life from a new perspective.”

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Attachment 1: Promotional Poster

Attachment 2: Artist Introduction

• ●Introduction to Artist Jin Kwan-woo and the team Sumtangeotdeul (STGD)

• ●Species featured: Vivid Darter (classified as Endangered Wildlife Class II)