Praise Camera – World Figure No. 386 Chairman Baek Manwoo

A Moving Surprise Award That Stopped the International Art Stage
The Praise Camera Surprise Event widely recognized as a new value culture platform connecting Korea Japan and China created another symbolic moment on the international art stage
At the 47th International H M A Art Exhibition held in Insadong Seoul Chairman Baek Manwoo who was selected as Korea’s World Praise Figure No 386 received an unexpected on site award delivering deep emotion to all who witnessed it
The sudden presentation moved art professionals from Korea China and Japan as well as international visitors drawing praise as a new style of cultural diplomacy through art
Praise Camera – A Value Culture Project Created by Korea China and Japan
Praise Camera is a major Korean value culture project jointly organized by
The Korea Praise Committee Federation
CCBS Korea Broadcasting
Praise News
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The project continues to expand across Asia including Korea Japan China and Vietnam spotlighting individuals who quietly dedicate themselves to society through an unexpected and surprise format
Its core purpose is to discover individuals
whose value shines brighter than their name
and whose actions come before honor
A Moment of Emotion – Surprise Award at Insadong
The award took place at Gallery Lamer in Insadong during the International H M A Art Exhibition
When the award team suddenly appeared in front of Baek’s artwork the quiet exhibition hall instantly filled with applause and cheers
A representative of the Praise Committee Federation stated
Chairman Baek Manwoo has long promoted Korea’s spirit dignity and cultural identity to the world through art
He is a true cultural diplomat
The Japanese artist delegation remarked
This unexpected way of showing respect to an artist is refreshing
Korea’s praise culture may set a new standard in the international art world
The award was reported by Chairman Park Chanbong known for his cultural diplomacy work in China
Baek responded with calm gratitude
Art is not a journey walked alone
It is a path we walk together encouraging one another
This award belongs not to me but to everyone who loves art
Core Korean and Japanese Art Leaders Gather – Opening a New Chapter of Exchange
This surprise event held at the center of a Korea Japan modern art exchange project carried even greater significance
The opening ceremony was attended by leading art figures from both countries boosting the event’s stature
Hiroaki Fushimi President Shin Nihon Art Museum
Katsumasa Kakehashi Senior Advisor Shin Nihon Art Institute
Yoshihiko Machida President Shin Nihon Art Institute
Sayoko Izumo CEO Shin Nihon Art Institute
Shu Oozecki Honorary Advisor Shin Nihon Art Institute
Lee Seungjoo President Korea Artists Association
Baek Manwoo President Korea Artists Association
They unanimously emphasized
Art is a language that transcends borders
Exchange is a pathway that brightens the future of both nations
Among them Baek drew special attention as a bridge connecting Korea’s art community with the global art world
Praise Raises the Temperature of Society – The Power of Positive Culture
Baek Jongchan President of the Korea Praise Committee Federation stated
Praise Camera is not a stage for famous figures
It exists for those whose value precedes their name and whose actions speak louder than honor
Chairman Baek Manwoo is a symbolic example
He added
Praise is a cultural movement that warms society
It is a new strength Korea can proudly present to the world
CCBS Korea Broadcasting and the Praise Committee Federation plan to continue discovering hidden heroes across Korea and Asia presenting surprise awards without prior notice
The Significance of Chairman Baek Manwoo – An Artist Connecting Local Communities and the World
Chairman Baek Manwoo is not simply an artist
He is recognized as a cultural diplomat and public artist connecting local communities with the international stage
His work can be summarized in three areas
1 Cultural diplomacy through art
2 Community service and talent sharing
3 Building international art networks
Being selected as World Figure No 386 stands as an official recognition of his contribution to presenting Korea to the world through art
Conclusion
The Praise Camera surprise award was not merely an event
It was an international convergence of art culture and diplomacy
The power of praise spreading beyond borders
and the heartfelt impact of one artist’s lifelong dedication
will be remembered as an important milestone in Korea’s cultural expansion to the world

칭찬카메라 세계인물 386호 백만우 회장
국제 예술무대가 멈춘 감동의 깜짝 시상
한국 일본 중국을 잇는 새로운 가치문화 플랫폼으로 자리 잡은 칭찬카메라 깜짝이벤트가 국제 예술전에서 또 하나의 상징적 장면을 만들었다
서울 인사동에서 열린 제47회 국제 H M A 예술전 현장에서 대한민국칭찬주인공 세계인물 386호로 선정된 백만우 회장이 예고 없는 시상을 받으며 깊은 감동을 전했다
현장에 있던 한국 중국 일본 예술계 인사들과 해외 관람객들은 큰 박수로 화답하며 예술을 통한 새로운 문화외교 방식이라는 평가를 내렸다
한중일이 함께 만든 가치문화 프로그램 칭찬카메라
칭찬카메라는 칭찬위원연합회 .CCBS 한국방송 .칭찬합시다뉴스 TOPTV
가 공동으로 기획한 대한민국 대표 긍정문화 프로젝트다
한국 일본 중국 베트남 등 아시아 지역으로 확장하며 사회 곳곳에서 묵묵히 헌신하는 인물을 기습 조명하는 방식으로 운영된다
이름보다 가치
명예보다 행동
을 우선하는 사람을 발굴하는 데 중심을 둔다
국제무대의 감동 인사동에서 펼쳐진 예고 없는 시상
시상은 인사동 갤러리 라메르에서 진행 중이던 국제 H M A 예술전 가운데서 이루어졌다
백 회장의 작품 앞에 시상팀이 등장하자 조용하던 전시장은 박수와 환호로 가득 찼다
칭찬위원연합회 관계자는
백만우 회장은 예술을 통해 한국의 정신과 품격을 세계에 알려온 대표적 문화외교가라고 말했다
일본 작가단은
예술가에게 예고 없이 경의를 표하는 방식이 매우 신선하며 한국의 칭찬문화가 국제 예술계의 새로운 기준이 될 것이라고 전했다









