Receipt of Recommendation Letters for Candidates Awarded for Cultural Heritage Protection Contributions

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 16th that it will accept candidate recommendation forms until the 31st of next month to honor individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of cultural heritage preservation, research, and utilization.

The "Cultural Heritage Protection Merit Award" is a government award established to raise awareness of the importance of cultural heritage and to promote a sense of appreciation. It is awarded in three categories: the Order of Cultural Merit, the Presidential Citation, and the Prime Minister's Citation, which are the highest honors in the cultural sector.

The candidate recommendation fields are divided into three categories: cultural heritage preservation and management, academic research, and volunteer service and utilization. Regardless of nationality or whether they are living, individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, research, and utilization of Korea's cultural heritage are eligible. However, the Order of Cultural Merit is limited to individuals with clear achievements spanning more than 15 years. The Presidential Citation and Prime Minister's Citation are awarded to individuals or organizations with clear achievements spanning more than 5 years.

The Cultural Heritage Administration will verify various restrictions and eligibility criteria of candidates together with an external expert review committee in September. After completing a public verification process involving the general public, the final awardees will be selected. The award ceremony will be held on December 8. For detailed information including the recommendation form, please refer to the Cultural Heritage Administration website.

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