China Pavilion at Gwangju Biennale withdraws, Yoon Beommo expresses regret

(Central News Agency reporter Yang Qifang, Gwangju, 4th) The Gwangju Biennale, which has been surrounded by controversy, opens tomorrow. Yoon Beom-mo, the representative director of the Gwangju Biennale, expressed regret at the press conference today that the China Pavilion has withdrawn. "I hoped to cooperate with the China Pavilion until the end, but it ended up being withdrawn. It is really a pity."

The Gwangju Biennale held a press conference today at the main exhibition hall. Although the press conference mainly introduced the exhibition furnishings and concepts, the first question during the reporter's question and answer session was about the incident about the name of the Taiwan Pavilion. Yoon Beom-mo, representative director of the Gwangju Biennale, said, "I originally hoped that everyone would focus on the main exhibition today, but the issue of the pavilion was mentioned in the first question, which is really embarrassing."

Yoon Fanmo also said: "I am really sorry and regretful that the situation has evolved into this situation. Until the end, I hoped to cooperate with the China Pavilion, but it ended up being withdrawn. It is really a pity."

Yin Fanmo pointed out that she was also worried that this would evolve into a diplomatic issue with China. "I always hoped that it would never develop into that, but just as I was worried, it ended up being an unpleasant situation with China. I feel really embarrassed and regretful."

The theme of this Gwangju Biennale is "You must change your life." Gwangju Biennale artistic director He Ziyan said, "Unfortunately, human attention always seems to be attracted by those drastic changes or sudden changes."

He Ziyan said that art changes mankind in a profound, slow and lasting way. "Our Biennale is to slow down our attention, let us perceive and increase our sensitivity to the essence of art. I believe that everyone gathered here today is for art, and I hope to respect the essence of art."