Selection of Awardees for the 17th Donguibogam Prize at the Sancheong Herbal Medicine Festival

Academic Division Shin Byung-chul, Professor at Pusan National University College of Korean Medicine
Contributed to Standardization of Chuna Therapy... Will Enhance Academic Value of Korean Herbal Medicine

Professor Sim Byung-chul, Pusan National University

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Sancheong Herbal Medicine Festival Committee announced on the 4th that Professor Shin Byung-chul of the Department of Korean Medicine at Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital was selected as the recipient of the 17th Donguibogam Award in the academic category.

Professor Shin was recognized for his contributions to the academic development and standardization of Chuna therapy, as well as his service as director of Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital, where he contributed to the improvement of public health care services through medical volunteer work.

In particular, his efforts to attract a public herbal medicine standard manufacturing facility, contributing to the standardization of herbal medicine preparation, were also highly praised for significantly advancing traditional Korean medicine.

In recognition of these achievements, Professor Shin received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare in 2015 for promoting the globalization of Korean medicine.

Professor Shin stated, “It is a great honor to receive the Donguibogam Award in Sancheong, the hometown of Korean medicine. I will humbly dedicate myself to the development of Korean medicine so as not to dishonor the legacy of previous recipients and to serve as a role model for future generations.”

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on the stage of the opening ceremony of the 21st Sancheong Herbal Medicine Festival on September 17. The recipient will be awarded a prize of 5 million won and the Heo Jun statue, crafted by Park Chan-soo, holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 108 and director of the Sancheong Mok-A Museum.

The Donguibogam Award was established in 2004 to honor individuals who have contributed to the promotion and development of Korean medicine and public health, and who have practiced the medical spirit of Heo Jun, the author of the Donguibogam. It has been awarded continuously since then.

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