Kim Eung-heon (; 1927–2007), also spelled Kim Ung-hyon, was a prominent

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calligrapher Calligraphy () is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments. Contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an exp ...

. In 1956, Kim and others supporters of Korean traditional culture established the Tongbang Yonsohoe for the purpose of researching and promoting Eastern calligraphy. The calligrapher served as president of this organization, promoting the art form in a number of

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n countries. According to the ''

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'', " ny of Kim's works are highly acclaimed for the harmonizing of Chinese calligraphy style with other various types of cursive writing and his meticulous penmanship." One of his students was the South Korean artist Ms. Kim Ah-Young.

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