A student from the Jecheon Culture & Tourism Foundation’s photography course, Son Jeong-won, 56, has won an encouragement award at the international ‘Prix de la Photographie Paris’ (Paris Photography Prize). The Jecheon Culture & Tourism Foundation announced that Son’s work was recognized in the prestigious competition held in Paris. This achievement highlights the success of the foundation’s photography education programs in Jecheon, Chungbuk Province. Son’s winning entry demonstrated notable skill and creativity, earning recognition amongst a competitive international field. The foundation expressed pride in Son’s accomplishment and its positive impact on the cultural profile of Jecheon. This award further encourages aspiring photographers within the Jecheon community to pursue their artistic endeavors. This victory showcases the growing talent fostered by the Jecheon Culture & Tourism Foundation’s commitment to arts education.