Jeonbuk Province Selects Recipients of the 26th Jeonbuk People Awards

Kim Yong-hyun Selected for Economic Award, Kang Kwang for Cultural Award, and Ahn Hyun-sook for Sharing Award

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 12th that it has finalized the selection of recipients for the ‘26th Proud Jeonbuk Citizen Awards,’ which honor those who have elevated the pride and dignity of the residents and contributed to regional development.

The ‘Proud Jeonbuk Citizen Awards’ are given to exemplary Jeonbuk residents who have enhanced the honor and pride of the residents and dedicated themselves to the development of the local community. This year’s recipients are three individuals: Economic Award winner Kim Yong-hyun, Cultural Award winner Kang Kwang, and Sharing Award winner Ahn Hyun-sook.

Kim Yong-hyun, selected as the Economic Award recipient, is the CEO of Jeongseok Chemical Co., Ltd. Despite difficult economic conditions, he was recognized for achievements such as securing technology, improving quality, increasing sales, creating jobs, hiring new talent in the Jeonbuk region, and consistent community donation activities.

Additionally, Kang Kwang, the Cultural Award recipient, serves as the chairman of the Jeonbuk City and County Sports Council Chairmen’s Association. He was acknowledged for his contributions to the development of sports in Jeollabuk-do through hosting various national competitions, expanding sports infrastructure, and revitalizing sports clubs by category.

Ahn Hyun-sook, the Sharing Award recipient, is the head of the Jeonbuk branch of the Won Buddhism Jeonbuk Volunteer Association. She has contributed to community sharing by engaging in various social service activities for 30 years, raising funds to help neighbors, and providing lunch boxes to COVID-19 response workers.

The awards ceremony will be held at the provincial government office on October 25, where the recipients will be presented with the Proud Jeonbuk Citizen Award plaques and medals.

Meanwhile, the Proud Jeonbuk Citizen Awards began in 1996 and are now in their 26th year, having honored a total of 162 recipients to date.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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