Seoul Photographic Art Museum (KR)

In the northeastern region, which lacks cultural and exhibition facilities, the Seoul Photographic Art Museum will be the first in the country to specialize in photography and video. It aims to revitalize the northeaster region's economy by preserving visual cultural heritage and providing local residents with cultural entertainment.

Competition Goals
(1) With the rise of the media generation and the exceptional increase in photography usage, the demand for such exhibitions and education is on the rise. Yet, there is a lack of public facilities that satisfy this demand. 94% smartphone distribution rate (globally 1 ※ st), 3000 photo/video-related graduates per year
(2) In Korea, there are two private (Seoul, Busan) and one public (Gangwon-do) museums that focus on photography, which all host small-scale exhibitions. Their roles are limited to merely the distribution and preservation of photographic arts and other general public activities.
(3) By establishing a public art museum focusing on photography, expand cultural and educational opportunities for residents of the northeastern region, which is the lowest in terms of cultural and economic growth.