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Calligrapher of Minseo typeface
Yeo Tae-myeong passes away
Deadline Deadline October 18 · Funeral procession, Seoul St. Mary's Funeral Hall, Room 31
In short
Korean calligrapher Yeo Tae-myeong passed away on the 16th. He was 70 years old.
He widely introduced the simple and free Korean typeface called 'Minseo'.
The plaque stone at the inter-Korean summit and the signboard in Jeonju were also his works.
Key facts
| When | Passed away on the 16th. He was 70 years old. |
|---|---|
| Who | Calligrapher Yeo Tae-myeong, emeritus professor at Wonkwang University. |
| What | Introduced the free and simple Korean typeface 'Minseo' to the world. |
| How | Left works in many places including the inter-Korean summit plaque stone and Jeonju signboard. |
What it means for me
An opportunity to reflect on the cultural significance of Korean calligraphy and the Minseo typeface.
