Hannam University Korean Language and Culture Institute Director Jang Su-ik Receives Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award

President Kwangseop Lee of Hannam University (left) and Jang Su-ik, Director of the Korean Language and Culture Center on campus (right), are posing for a commemorative photo holding the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award. Photo by Hannam University

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Jang Su-ik, director of the Korean Language and Culture Center at Hannam University, received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award.

According to the university on the 19th, Director Jang was recognized for his exemplary management of the Korean Language and Culture Center and was awarded the ministerial prize.

The Hannam University Korean Language and Culture Center has been responsible for various projects in collaboration with Daejeon City, including training Korean language officers and public officials, improving local living guide documents, language environment improvement projects involving university students, and proofreading city official documents.

In this process, Director Jang is evaluated to have contributed to establishing a proper Korean language culture in the region through Korean language consultations such as correct Korean writing and language norms counseling, operating visiting Korean language culture schools, and conducting surveys on Korean language usage in daily life.

Director Jang said, “I believe receiving the Minister’s Award is a recognition that adds responsibility to lead a proper Korean language culture in the region,” and added, “I will continue to strive to ensure that the university’s Korean Language and Culture Center can carry out activities that benefit the local community.”

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