Hana Financial Nanum Foundation Selects Winners of the 13th Hana Multicultural Family Awards

Vietnamese Marriage Immigrant Oh Hong-ryeon Awarded the Prestigious Grand Prize

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hana Financial Sharing Foundation announced the winners of the '13th Hana Multicultural Family Awards' on the 14th. The prestigious Grand Prize, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award, was awarded to Oh Hong-ryeon, a marriage immigrant woman from Vietnam.

The Hana Multicultural Family Awards, officially sponsored by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, is a nationwide traditional award system that started in 2009 and is now in its 13th year. It aims to raise awareness of multicultural families and contribute to social integration through welfare enhancement.

Hana Financial Sharing Foundation selected a total of 14 individuals and 3 organizations through a three-month expert review and on-site inspection process for candidates who applied since April. This year, due to the escalation to Level 4 social distancing amid the spread of COVID-19, the award ceremony will be omitted, and plaques and souvenirs will be sent to each recipient by mail.

The awards are divided into three categories: ▲Happy Family Award, ▲Hope Family Award, and ▲Happiness Support Award (individual and organization). Oh Hong-ryeon, who received the Grand Prize, is a marriage immigrant woman married for 17 years with three children. She overcame many difficulties in the early years of marriage and, with strong support from her spouse and children, established a harmonious family recognized as a model multicultural household.

In particular, Oh was highly praised for actively volunteering as a mentor, sharing her talents in nail art and painting, participating in various interpretation activities for public institutions, and working with her spouse to support neighbors in multicultural families facing difficulties.

Ham Young-joo, Chairman of Hana Financial Sharing Foundation, stated, “We hope that marriage immigrant women in our society will build healthy families and open a vibrant future as members of society in more fields. We will continue to practice 'finance that grows together and shares happiness' through inclusion and consideration for multicultural families.”

Jung Young-ae, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, said, “The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will provide more meticulous support so that members of multicultural families can realize their potential and capabilities. We send encouragement and support to many who have dedicated themselves to multicultural families.”

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