“Korea Ocean Business Corporation Also Takes the Lead in Expanding the Foundation for Maritime Culture” ... Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Grants New Certification as an “Excellent Institution for Sponsorship of Culture and Arts”

[Financial News] Korea Ocean Business Corporation, led by President Ahn Byeong-gil, announced on the 11th that it had received new certification as an “Excellent Institution for Sponsorship of Culture and Arts” from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The certification for Excellent Institutions for Sponsorship of Culture and Arts is a government program that reviews companies and institutions for exemplary sponsorship activities in the fields of culture and the arts, then certifies those deemed outstanding. It is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and administered by Arts Council Korea (ARKO).
A total of six institutions, including Korea Ocean Business Corporation, received new certification at this year’s 2026 Certification Ceremony for Organizations Facilitating Arts and Culture Sponsorship and Excellent Institutions for Sponsorship of Culture and Arts. Korea Ocean Business Corporation was the only institution affiliated with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) to receive the certification.
An employee of Korea Ocean Business Corporation in charge of its maritime Mecenat program also received a commendation from the chairperson of Arts Council Korea in recognition of their contribution to the development of maritime culture and their proposal of a new role for public institutions.
Korea Ocean Business Corporation was the only institution certified this year to receive both “institution certification” and a “commendation for a project manager.” It was highly praised for the sincerity of its cultural and arts support programs and its contributions to shared growth.
Since last year, Korea Ocean Business Corporation has been running a maritime Mecenat program connecting the ocean with culture and the arts. It has supported a range of cultural and artistic fields, including the Marine Art Festival, International Ocean Film Festival, Ocean Literature Contest and Ocean Music Festival, giving artists opportunities to present work on ocean-related themes and expanding the public’s access to maritime culture in everyday life. This year, it broadened its areas of support with new initiatives, including a maritime photography contest and “Sea School,” centered on the humanities.
“If enhancing the competitiveness of the maritime industry is the corporation’s fundamental role, making people’s lives more fulfilling is also an important duty of a public institution,” said Korea Ocean Business Corporation President Ahn Byeong-gil. “Culture and the arts connect people and communities across industry boundaries and invigorate society. We will continue working to realize social value in a range of fields.”
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