Hana Financial Nanum Foundation Holds 'Hana Multicultural Family Award' Ceremony

At the awards ceremony of the 15th Hana Multicultural Family Awards held by Hana Financial Nanum Foundation on the 18th, the presenters and recipients are taking a commemorative photo. From the left: Kim Hyun-sook, Minister of Gender Equality and Family; award recipient Ra Ji-won and spouse; Kim Han-jo, Chairman of Hana Financial Nanum Foundation.

Hana Financial Nanum Foundation announced on the 19th that it held the Hana Multicultural Family Awards Ceremony.

Officially sponsored by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Hana Multicultural Family Awards were first launched in 2009 as the nation's first initiative to raise awareness and improve welfare for multicultural families, contributing to social integration. This year marks the 15th anniversary. The ceremony held the day before was attended by Kim Hyun-sook, Minister of Gender Equality and Family; Kim Han-jo, Chairman of Hana Financial Nanum Foundation; Nguyen Vu Tun, Ambassador of Vietnam to Korea; and Maria Teresa Dizon de Vega, Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea, among others.

The awards selected a total of 13 individuals and 1 organization as final winners through a three-month expert review and on-site inspection process of candidates nominated since April. The awards were presented in three categories: Happy Family Award, Hope Family Award, and Happiness Support Award (individual and organization). The grand prize, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award, was awarded to Ra Ji-won, a marriage immigrant from Vietnam.

Minister Kim said, "We will create a harmonious society that grows together with multicultural families and strengthen tailored support so that multicultural children and youth can grow up healthy and become talents in our society."

Chairman Kim said, "I sincerely support all marriage immigrants who protect the importance of family and open a vibrant future by demonstrating their capabilities in the local community," adding, "We will strive even harder to make differences a strength, grow together, and create a united world."

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