The 21st Mountain Day 'National Medal of Moran' Awarded to Chairman Lee In-jeong of Taein

Recognized for Contributions Elevating the Status of South Korea's Mountaineering Culture Domestically and Internationally

Lee In-jeong, Chairman of Taein / Provided by Taein

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] Lee In-jeong, Chairman of Taein, received the Order of Civil Merit, Moran Medal, at the '21st Mountain Day' commemorative event held at Suncheonman Bay National Garden on the 18th. Mountain Day was designated as an annual commemorative day (October 18) by the Korea Forest Service starting in 2002 to raise public awareness of forests, following the United Nations' declaration of 2002 as the International Year of Mountains.

At the event, one Order of Merit, two Orders of Service Merit, four Presidential Commendations, and five Prime Minister Commendations were awarded. Chairman Lee was honored with the Order of Civil Merit, Moran Medal, recognizing his contributions to the promotion of forest welfare, including forest culture and recreation, and the development of forestry.

Previously, Chairman Lee led the first successful Korean ascent of Manaslu in the Himalayas in 1980 as the expedition leader. As a professional mountaineer, he was the first Korean to be appointed an honorary member of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. He also contributed to the establishment of the National Mountaineering Museum and the National Mountaineering School. Through activities such as hosting international climbing competitions in Korea and serving as a director of the Korean Sports & Olympic Committee, he expanded the mountaineering field into the realm of sports. From 2005 to 2016, he served as president of the Korea Alpine Federation, and he is currently serving as president of the Asian Alpine Federation.

Chairman Lee said, "Having worked with countless mountaineers, I believe this award represents the efforts of all mountaineers as I receive it on their behalf," and "I will do my best to promote the development of mountaineering and forest culture so that many people can safely enjoy beautiful mountain hiking in the future.”

Chairman Lee is married to Mrs. Koo Hye-jung, the daughter of Koo Tae-hoe, Honorary Chairman of LS Cable & System, and they have a son, Lee Sang-hyun, the third-generation representative of the LS Group.

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