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Disability Inclusion Life Stories

The Violinmaker

202491 minGdocumentary

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Dong-joon, who has suffered from hearing loss since age one, prepares for an international violin-making competition in Mittenwald, Germany.

Disability Inclusion Life Stories

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Dong-joon, who has suffered from hearing loss since age one, prepares for an international violin-making competition in Mittenwald, Germany.

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Dong-joon works in a stringed instrument workshop in Gyeongju. He has dedicated his life to making violins despite suffering from hearing loss since childhood. Without a hearing aid, he struggles to hear everyday sounds. His family worries about his career choice. As he prepares for an international violin-making competition in Mittenwald, Germany, Dong-joon aims to prove his skills in a challenging field.

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