{"id":770,"date":"2018-11-22T11:20:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-22T02:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chorusofkorea.cafe24.com\/en\/?page_id=770"},"modified":"2026-01-05T17:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:36:01","slug":"about-the-national-chorus-of-korea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"THE NATIONAL CHORUS OF KOREA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;video&#8221; video_url=&#8221;\/movie\/info.mp4&#8243; video_opts=&#8221;loop,muted&#8221; video_poster=&#8221;id^2291|url^http:\/\/nationalchorus2.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/018.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^018|description^null&#8221; viewport_vdo=&#8221;viewport_play&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; enable_overlay=&#8221;enable_overlay_value&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;#0c0c0c&#8221; overlay_pattern=&#8221;09.png&#8221; overlay_pattern_opacity=&#8221;90&#8243; overlay_pattern_attachment=&#8221;fixed&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542855417399{margin-top: -100px !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535692016002{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1538108512940{margin-right: 6% !important;margin-left: 6% !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;padding-left: 3% !important;background-color: rgba(12,12,12,0.84) !important;*background-color: rgb(12,12,12) !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;\ud569\ucc3d\ub2e8\uc18c\uac1c&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;\">THE NATIONAL CHORUS OF KOREA<\/span><\/h2><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;\">Founded in 1973, the National Chorus of Korea has led the advancement of choral music in Korea, upholding the<br \/>highest standards of professionalism and artistic excellence. In March 2000, the ensemble became an independent<br \/>incorporated foundation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, marking a new chapter in its legal and<br \/>artistic journey. Since then, it has continued to thrive\u2015presenting five regular subscription concerts annually, along<br \/>with over 60 planned performances, regional and international tours, guest appearances, and public events. The<br \/>National Chorus of Korea commands a broad and dynamic repertoire, ranging from medieval to contemporary<br \/>works. Its performances span a wide variety of genres, including Korean art songs, folk music, film scores, and<br \/>musicals\u2015often in collaboration with orchestras\u2015pioneering new possibilities in choral expression. Notably, the<br \/>ensemble is dedicated to establishing Korea\u2019s distinctive vocal techniques and interpretive approaches, while also<br \/>advancing the development and dissemination of choral works. At the same time, through new-work discovery<br \/>initiatives\u2014such as large-scale cantata commissions and competitions for original compositions\u2014the Chorus presents<br \/>a forward-looking vision for the future of Korean choral music. In October last year and again in July this year,<br \/>commemorating the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the<br \/>Chorus appeared on stages in Japan including The Symphony Hall Osaka, Kyoto Concert Hall, and Tokyo Opera City<br \/>Concert Hall. In November 2026, it is scheduled to present a joint performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall by invitation<br \/>of the Los Angeles Master Chorale(LAMC).<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;\">In January 2024, Maestro Min In-gi was appointed as the 12th President<br \/>and Artistic Director and has since been guiding the ensemble to realize its musical mission and artistic vision<br \/>in harmonious balance.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;\">Having led the development of Korean choral music for 53 years, the National Chorus of<br \/>Korea will continue to devote its utmost efforts over the next fifty years to remain a choir that stands with the<br \/>people.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-6cf854e9d22464263cb384e75e1d7b98.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-6cf854e9d22464263cb384e75e1d7b98.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {  background: -webkit-linear-gradient(); 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color:#ffffff;\" data-speed=\"5\" data-counter-value=\"1999\" data-separator=\"none\" data-decimal=\"none\">0<\/div><div id=\"counter_405227812869ddcb7de1d9d\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-8324 .stats-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:32px;\"}'  class=\"stats-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-size:px; color:#ffffff; \">December<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546823975214{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211; Establishment of the NCK as a foundation<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"stats-block stats-top  accent-icon-bg  vc_custom_1543819414262\"><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stats-desc\" id=\"counter-responsv-wrap-4528\"><div id=\"counter_338316655169ddcb7de1e46\" data-id=\"counter_338316655169ddcb7de1e46\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-4528 .stats-number'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:52px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:62px;\"}'  class=\"stats-number ult-responsive\" style=\" color:#ffffff; color:#ffffff;\" data-speed=\"5\" data-counter-value=\"2000\" data-separator=\"none\" data-decimal=\"none\">0<\/div><div id=\"counter_338316655169ddcb7de1e46\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-4528 .stats-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:32px;\"}'  class=\"stats-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-size:px; color:#ffffff; \">February<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546824125705{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211; Independent operation as a foundation<br \/>relocating to Seoul Arts Center<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541916257163{padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #f2f3f3 !important;}&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #260633), color-stop(100%, #EC615D));background: -moz-linear-gradient(left,#260633 0%,#EC615D 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left,#260633 0%,#EC615D 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(left,#260633 0%,#EC615D 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(left,#260633 0%,#EC615D 100%);background: linear-gradient(left,#260633 0%,#EC615D 100%);&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"stats-block stats-top  accent-icon-bg  vc_custom_1543819430143\"><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stats-desc\" id=\"counter-responsv-wrap-7688\"><div id=\"counter_220278593369ddcb7de1ee5\" data-id=\"counter_220278593369ddcb7de1ee5\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-7688 .stats-number'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:52px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:62px;\"}'  class=\"stats-number ult-responsive\" style=\" color:#ffffff; color:#ffffff;\" data-speed=\"5\" data-counter-value=\"2001\" data-separator=\"none\" data-decimal=\"none\">0<\/div><div id=\"counter_220278593369ddcb7de1ee5\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-7688 .stats-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:32px;\"}'  class=\"stats-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-size:px; color:#ffffff; \">June<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546825072002{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211; Designation as a public service corporation<br \/><\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"stats-block stats-top  accent-icon-bg  vc_custom_1543819450796\"><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stats-desc\" id=\"counter-responsv-wrap-4696\"><div id=\"counter_386844403569ddcb7de1f81\" data-id=\"counter_386844403569ddcb7de1f81\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-4696 .stats-number'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:52px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:62px;\"}'  class=\"stats-number ult-responsive\" style=\" color:#ffffff; color:#ffffff;\" data-speed=\"5\" data-counter-value=\"2011\" data-separator=\"none\" data-decimal=\"none\">0<\/div><div id=\"counter_386844403569ddcb7de1f81\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-4696 .stats-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:32px;\"}'  class=\"stats-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-size:px; color:#ffffff; \">March<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546824199083{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211; Opening of the NCK Studio in the<br \/>National Performing Arts Studio Complex<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"stats-block stats-top  accent-icon-bg  vc_custom_1764291206315\"><div class=\"aio-icon-top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stats-desc\" id=\"counter-responsv-wrap-6481\"><div id=\"counter_319144953469ddcb7de201c\" data-id=\"counter_319144953469ddcb7de201c\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-6481 .stats-number'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:52px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:62px;\"}'  class=\"stats-number ult-responsive\" style=\" color:#ffffff; color:#ffffff;\" data-speed=\"5\" data-counter-value=\"2024\" data-separator=\"none\" data-decimal=\"none\">0<\/div><div id=\"counter_319144953469ddcb7de201c\"  data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-6481 .stats-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:32px;\"}'  class=\"stats-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-size:px; color:#ffffff; \">January<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764549948179{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211; Inauguration of 12th artistic director<br \/>In-Gi Min<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763948223949{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763948190131{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820495335{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-993269ddcb7de205d\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-993269ddcb7de205d uvc-8378 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-993269ddcb7de205d h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:32px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:36px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">'Subscription Concerts' to pursue the artistry and professionalism of choral music<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;width:autopx;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The National Chorus of Korea will program authentic choral music with regular performances four times a year to plan artistic and complete performances. By bringing a wide range of repertoire from Renaissance to modern times and world famous choral music to the stage, it is widely digesting all genres of choral music.In addition, new composers write and arrange Korean songs and folk songs, which are well known to the public, from a young perspective, and contribute to the diversification of choral music and the development of choral culture through the development and dissemination of Korean-style choral songs containing our history, culture and emotions.<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820501185{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1452&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763948196372{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;783&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763949776287{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820507530{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-280269ddcb7de2095\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-280269ddcb7de2095 uvc-2186 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-280269ddcb7de2095 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:32px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:36px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Performances<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-280269ddcb7de2095 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">The Essence of Choral Art Pursued by the National Chorus of Korea<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;width:autopx;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Through a wide spectrum of performances\u2014including subscription concerts that embody the artistic depth and professionalism of choral music, specially curated programs to promote and popularize the genre, regional concerts that enrich local cultural life and broaden public access to the arts, international tours aimed at globalizing Korean choral music, and guest appearances in collaboration with leading rts organizations\u2014the National Chorus of Korea actively reaches audiences across diverse platforms.<br \/>Grounded in a rich and evolving repertoire and supported by bold artistic experimentation, the ensemble has consistently demonstrated performance capabilities of the highest standard. It has earned recognition as one of the world\u2019s leading choral ensembles, while also establishing a unique artistic identity that drives the advancement of Korean choral and vocal music.<br \/><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820513569{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-306569ddcb7de20c7\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-306569ddcb7de20c7 uvc-4157 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-306569ddcb7de20c7 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:32px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:36px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Composition &amp; Content Development<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-306569ddcb7de20c7 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Choral Works Embodying the Korean Language and Sentiment<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;width:autopx;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1506&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The National Chorus of Korea has played a central role in introducing major Western choral works to Korean audiences and in commissioning original compositions to build a diverse repertoire. These efforts have been instrumental in establishing choral music as a vital performing art form in Korea. In particular, the Chorus has fostered meaningful connections with the public through choral works rooted in the Korean language and emotional sensibilities, contributing to the global recognition of Korea\u2019s unique choral identity. The development of signature Korean-language repertoire that reflects this identity remains a core focus of the ensemble\u2019s creative mission.<br \/><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763949798849{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820519529{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-991669ddcb7de20f6\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-991669ddcb7de20f6 uvc-6786 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-991669ddcb7de20f6 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:32px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:36px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Artist Development<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-991669ddcb7de20f6 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Training Talented Artists to Lead the Future with Expertise and Passion<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;width:autopx;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As Korea\u2019s central institution for the training of professional choral artists, the National Chorus of Korea preserves the traditions of Korean choral music while preparing the next generation of musical leaders. In response to the growing number of choirs nationwide and the rising demand for expert choral conductors, the Chorus offers practical education and debut opportunities. In addition, it encourages emerging composers through the active performance of newly commissioned works. Alumni of the Chorus continue to play prominent roles across the field, performing as principal opera singers or teaching as professors who nurture future talent in the broader vocal arts community<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542820525930{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-206669ddcb7de2125\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-206669ddcb7de2125 uvc-4951 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-206669ddcb7de2125 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:32px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:36px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Expanding Public Access to Choral Music<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-206669ddcb7de2125 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Fostering a Choral Arts Movement Rooted in Everyday Life<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;width:autopx;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1508&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Efforts to broaden the foundation of choral music extend beyond professional training to include expanding participation among amateur enthusiasts and encouraging public engagement with choral singing in everyday life. Choral competitions hosted by the National Chorus of Korea and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism serve to enrich the emotional well-being of the public through choral music, while also promoting a vibrant choral arts movement that is inclusive, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the fabric of daily life.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;video&#8221; video_url=&#8221;\/movie\/info.mp4&#8243; video_opts=&#8221;loop,muted&#8221; video_poster=&#8221;id^2291|url^http:\/\/nationalchorus2.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/018.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^018|description^null&#8221; viewport_vdo=&#8221;viewport_play&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; enable_overlay=&#8221;enable_overlay_value&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;#0c0c0c&#8221; overlay_pattern=&#8221;09.png&#8221; overlay_pattern_opacity=&#8221;90&#8243; overlay_pattern_attachment=&#8221;fixed&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542855417399{margin-top: -100px !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535692016002{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1538108512940{margin-right: 6% !important;margin-left: 6% !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;padding-left: 3% !important;background-color: rgba(12,12,12,0.84) !important;*background-color: rgb(12,12,12) !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;\ud569\ucc3d\ub2e8\uc18c\uac1c&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]THE NATIONAL CHORUS OF KOREA&nbsp;Founded in 1973, the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/770"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=770"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1542,"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/770\/revisions\/1542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/nationalchorus.or.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}