Namjoong Kim, Chairman of the Jindo County Committee of the National Unification Advisory Council, "Leading Future Unification Preparations, Strengthening Commitment to Peaceful Unification"

Dr. Kim Nam-jung Awarded the Mugunghwa Medal of the Order of Civil Merit

Recognized for Leading Role in Building Consensus for Peaceful Unification and Advocating for a Korean Peninsula End-of-War Declaration

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Kim Namjung, a member of the Jindo County Council of the National Unification Advisory Council (hereinafter referred to as the National Unification Advisory Council), is drawing attention for receiving the Order of Civil Merit for his dedicated activities over the past 23 years in various fields, including playing a leading role in the declaration of the end of the Korean War and sustainable regional development.

The Jeollanam-do Regional Council of the National Unification Advisory Council, a constitutional institution under the President, announced on the 12th that at the ‘2021 Order of Civil Merit Award Ceremony’ held on the 9th at the Baekbeom Kim Koo Memorial Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Commissioner Kim received the Magnolia Medal of the Order of Civil Merit for his contributions to enhancing understanding and strengthening the capabilities of advisory members for the establishment of a foundation for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and the spread of peaceful unification.

The Order of Civil Merit is an honorable decoration awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of public welfare and national development through achievements in politics, economy, society, education, and academia, following a Cabinet meeting.

Commissioner Kim Namjung started in his 20s with youthful energy and built a mid-sized business with his bare hands. He has been generously donating to society by practicing his experiences through various volunteer activities not only in the National Unification Advisory Council but also in several social organizations.

Through continuous research and effort, he earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 2020 and also published a co-authored book titled ‘Social Welfare Practice Theory and Human Behavior and Social Environment, plus one more volume.’

Commissioner Kim led campaigns for the end of the Korean War peace, promotional activities for the successful holding of inter-Korean summits, peace unification concerts, the nation’s first youth peace unification rap and trot contests, and youth unification Golden Bell competitions.

He was highly evaluated for supporting the will to end the Korean War and contributing to the formation of a consensus on peaceful unification through active activities such as creating a venue for Yeonghonam harmony, joint weddings for multicultural families, free meal services for vulnerable elderly people, and patriotic unification tree planting.

Commissioner Kim Namjung said, “I will continue to take the lead in preparing for future unification for peace on the Korean Peninsula and firmly strengthen the will for peaceful unification,” adding, “I will devote myself to volunteer activities with all efforts and lead development that breathes with local residents by presenting future development strategies.”

Since 2009, Commissioner Kim Namjung has been actively involved in the National Unification Advisory Council’s Jindo County Council and Jeollanam-do Regional Council. He currently serves as president of the Jindo Junior Chamber (JC), president of the Jindo Sustainable Development Council, director of the Jindo County Sports Council, director of the Jindo County Veterans Association, president of the Jindo County Boxing Association, ethics committee member of the Jeollanam-do Construction Association, member of the Small and Medium Special Committee of the Korea Construction Association Jeollanam-do Chapter, youth president of the Jindo County Barun Living Council, and security cooperation committee member of the Jindo Police Station.

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