Park Yong-man, Honorary Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Receives National Medal of Honor for Contributions to Regulatory Reform

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is awarding the Order of Civil Merit, Moran Medal, to Park Yong-man, Honorary Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Regulatory Reform Merit Awards held on the 2nd at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] Park Yongman, Honorary Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was awarded the Moran Medal of the Order of Civil Merit in recognition of his contributions to 'regulatory reform.' Additionally, Jang Youngjin, Director General of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, who operated the regulatory sandbox system, was awarded the Red Stripes Order of Service Merit.

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum presented awards to civilians, public officials, and organizations with significant achievements in regulatory reform at the Government Complex Seoul on the morning of the 2nd. This year, a total of 27 awards for regulatory reform merit were given. The recipients included 23 individuals and 4 organizations.

Prime Minister Kim awarded medals to Honorary Chairman Park and Director General Jang, and presented commendations to four individuals: Lee Minho, Director of the Korea Institute of Public Administration; Lee Jongmyung, Director General of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Kwon Kisuk, Director of the Ministry of Science and ICT; and Sung Nokyoung, Director of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

Also, Professor Lee Jehun of Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital received the Presidential Citation in recognition of his contributions to COVID-19 prevention, including the emergency approval of in vitro diagnostic devices. In addition, a total of 21 people, including Baek Sujin, Head of the Institute of Bioethics, received Presidential and Prime Ministerial citations.

Prime Minister Kim said, "Last year was a year in which the government and the private sector worked together to enhance the achievements of regulatory innovation such as the regulatory sandbox and proactive administration," adding, "When the government and the private sector cooperate as one team rather than as regulators and the regulated, powerful results can be achieved."

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