Five Recipients Including Professor Oh Yong-geun Awarded Samsung Ho-Am Prize

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] The Hoam Foundation announced on the 31st that it selected five individuals, including Professor Oh Yong-geun of POSTECH, and one organization as recipients of the '2022 Samsung Hoam Prize' and held an award ceremony.

The Hoam Foundation held the '32nd Samsung Hoam Prize Award Ceremony for 2022' on the same day at the Dynasty Hall of the Shilla Hotel in Seoul.

This year's recipients are ▲ Science Award in Physics and Mathematics: Oh Yong-geun (61), Professor at POSTECH ▲ Science Award in Chemistry and Life Sciences: Jang Seok-bok (60), Distinguished Professor at KAIST ▲ Engineering Award: Cha Sang-kyun (64), Professor at Seoul National University ▲ Medical Award: Keith Chung (57), Professor at Harvard Medical School, USA ▲ Arts Award: Kim Hye-soon (67), Poet ▲ Social Service Award: Heart-Heart Foundation. Each recipient was awarded a certificate, a medal, and a prize money of 300 million KRW, totaling 1.8 billion KRW.

This year's ceremony was held with about 120 attendees including recipients' families, acquaintances, and related officials. The ceremony proceeded in the order of greetings by Kim Hwang-sik, Chairman of the Hoam Foundation, judging report by Professor Kim Byung-moon of Seoul National University, awards by category and acceptance speeches, and a congratulatory performance by violinist Jung Nuri.

Chairman Kim Hwang said in his greeting, “It is a great joy and pride to welcome outstanding individuals who have made significant achievements through dedicated efforts in academia, arts, and social service, contributing to the advancement of human society and the practice of noble human love,” congratulating the recipients.

Professor Oh Yong-geun, recipient of the Science Award in Physics and Mathematics, said, “In the field of mathematics, even if good papers are published, there are not many people who can empathize. I hope my award will bring great hope to all those who are diligently pursuing their solitary research journey,” expressing his acceptance speech.

The Samsung Hoam Prize was established in 1990 by the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee to honor the spirit of talent first and social public good of Hoam Lee Byung-chul, and to commemorate individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in academia, arts, social development, and the promotion of human welfare.

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