Dr. Kim Nam-jung of the Jindo-gun Association of the National Unification Advisory Council Awarded the Mugunghwa Medal of the Order of Civil Merit

Recognized for Leading Role in Declaration of End to Korean Peninsula Conflict

Commissioner Kim Nam-jung received the Order of Civil Merit for his dedicated work in various fields over the past 23 years. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Kim Nam-jung, a member of the Jindo County Council of the National Unification Advisory Council (hereinafter referred to as the National Unification Advisory Council), is receiving attention for being awarded the Order of Civil Merit for his pioneering role in the declaration of the end of the Korean War and his sincere activities in various fields such as regional sustainable development over the past 23 years.

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

Commissioner Kim Nam-jung 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.

Commissioner Kim earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration last year through continuous research and effort, and also published a co-authored book titled "Social Welfare Practice Theory and Human Behavior and Social Environment" among others.

The Order of Civil Merit is an honorable decoration awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to improving national welfare and national development in political, economic, social, educational, and academic fields, following a Cabinet meeting.

Commissioner Kim was highly evaluated for supporting the will to end the Korean War through active activities such as the Korean Peninsula End-of-War Peace Campaign, promotional activities for the successful holding of inter-Korean summits, hosting peace unification concerts, organizing the nation’s first youth peace unification rap and trot contests, youth unification Golden Bell competitions, creating a venue for Yeong and Honam regional harmony, multicultural family joint weddings, free meal services for vulnerable elderly, and patriotic unification tree planting events, contributing to the formation of a consensus on peaceful unification.

Commissioner Kim Nam-jung 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,” and added, “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 Nam-jung 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 Association, 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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