Certificate Presentation to 12 Science and Technology Contributors... Sejong Gwaikoin Conference

[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korean Academy of Science and Technology held the '2020 Sejong Science and Technology Awards' on the 19th at the Western Chosun Hotel in Seoul.

At this event, a certificate awarding ceremony for science and technology contributors and a commemorative lecture to honor and reflect on the achievements of contributors who greatly advanced science and technology in Korea and improved the lives of its citizens were held.

The 12 science and technology contributors designated last year received certificates in the name of the President on this day. Previously, the certificates were awarded during 'Science and ICT Day' (April), but due to the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) this year, the certificate awarding ceremony was held at the contributor dedication event, the '2020 Sejong Science and Technology Awards.'

On this day, the certificates were awarded to five living contributors: Kim Young-geol, Professor Emeritus at POSTECH; Kim Young-joong, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University; Kim Choong-ki, Professor Emeritus at KAIST; Park Se-hee, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University; and Lee Choong-gu, Chairman of the Korean Academy of Automotive Engineering (former President of Hyundai Motor Company), as well as seven deceased contributors including the late Kim Si-jung, Professor Emeritus at Korea University.

In the commemorative lecture, Professor Kim Sung-jin of Ewha Womans University (Natural Sciences), Chair Professor Park Sang-chul of Chonnam National University (Life Sciences), and Professor Lee Jung-dong of Seoul National University (Special Advisor for Economic Science to the Presidential Secretariat) (Engineering) served as speakers.

Jung Byung-sun, 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, emphasized, "We will do our best to widely publicize the proud achievements of the contributors to the public and to enhance the honor of scientists and engineers," adding, "We will also make no neglect in creating an environment where our youth like science and admire scientists." The Ministry of Science and ICT has designated a total of 60 science and technology contributors since 2017, including the 12 from last year.

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