Gyeongbuk Province Awards 'Dokdo Peace Prize' to Dokdo Hyangwoohoe and Kyungpook National University Research Institute... Special Prize to Chair Professor Kim Hak-jun

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] The 8th Dokdo Peace Award ceremony, hosted by the Dokdo Peace Foundation and sponsored by Gyeongsangbuk-do and the Dokdo Foundation, was held on the 7th at the provincial government multipurpose hall with about 50 attendees including awardees and past recipients.

The 'Dokdo Peace Award' has been held since 2013 to discover individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the protection and promotion of Dokdo, to inform the public, and to raise national interest in Dokdo.

At the ceremony, the Dokdo Hometown Association received the East Island Award, the Ulleungdo-Dokdo Research Institute of Kyungpook National University received the West Island Award, and Professor Kim Hak-jun, Chair Professor at Dankook University, received the Special Award.

The Dokdo Hometown Association, awarded the East Island Award, has conducted promotional activities for Dokdo through research and data discovery aimed at establishing territorial sovereignty over Dokdo and protecting Dokdo. In particular, they have continuously carried out Dokdo protection activities such as the national signature campaign for 'Having Dokdo as a Second Hometown' and fundraising for the production of the 'Dokdoho' ship.

The Ulleungdo-Dokdo Research Institute of Kyungpook National University, awarded the West Island Award, was recognized for its contributions to enhancing the biological value of Dokdo by conducting ecosystem monitoring projects and feasibility studies on Dokdo vegetation restoration through various ecological surveys including Dokdo plant seeds, and distributing research results to major libraries and overseas diplomatic missions.

Professor Kim Hak-jun of Dankook University, who received the Special Award, has greatly contributed to Dokdo research and promotion by regularly hosting academic seminars related to Dokdo while serving as the president of the Dokdo Research and Conservation Association.

Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, emphasized, "Dokdo is the pride of Gyeongbuk, the dignity of the Republic of Korea, and our history," adding, "Going forward, Gyeongsangbuk-do will take the lead in condemning Japan's historical awareness together with all citizens and widely informing the world."

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