Hyun-Nam Lee, External Cooperation Committee Chair of Gyeonggi Special Olympics Korea, Receives 'Korea Loyalty and Filial Piety Award' Honoring Contributions to Korean Society

"We Will Realize a Society Where Disabilities Are Not Barriers"

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Lee Hyun-nam, Vice Chair of External Cooperation at Special Olympics Korea in Gyeonggi Province, received the Social Service Merit Award at the '2021 Korea Chung-Hyo Grand Prize Honoring Korea'.

The Proud Korean Citizens Award Committee announced on the 2nd that "Vice Chair Lee Hyun-nam of Special Olympics Korea's Gyeonggi region was selected last month for the grand prize in the social contribution category for her dedication to supporting sports and arts activities for people with developmental disabilities."

The Proud Korean Citizens Award is given to individuals who have contributed to national development in various fields such as politics, administration, society, and culture.

Special Olympics Korea in Gyeonggi Province holds various events every year where local athletes and artists from Gyeonggi and people with developmental disabilities come together to nurture and support athletes and artists with developmental disabilities.

Vice Chair Lee said, "The main purpose of the Special Olympics is to develop the strengths of people with developmental disabilities so that they can adapt well to society and lead a dignified life," adding, "I will continue to realize the happy dream of creating a society where disabilities are not barriers."

Meanwhile, both the 'Special Olympics' and the 'Paralympics' are Olympics for people with disabilities. The IOC (International Olympic Committee) officially recognizes the Paralympic organization for individuals with physical disabilities and the Special Olympics organization for people with developmental disabilities.

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