Seodaemun-gu Awarded Lunar New Year Media Promotion Commendation for Talent-Donating Chefs and Others

Awarding Outstanding Groups and Individuals Who Spread Positive Community Image Through Sharing and Volunteering

Seodaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 29th that it recently awarded certificates of commendation to 16 individuals and representatives of outstanding organizations in district government media promotion at the district office's main conference room.

In particular, chefs who showcased popular Chinese cuisine through talent donation at the ‘Star Chef Pop-up Restaurant’ held on the 7th of last month as part of revitalizing the Ewha shopping district received commendations and were warmly applauded.

The awardees were chefs Yeo Kyungrae, Gu Gwangshin, Park Ilju, Park Jiyong, Woo Deoksang, Dong Gahwa, Chae Youngseong, Yoon Seongyong, Lim Taehun, Dam Soryong, and Jang Bokcheol. The food they prepared was sold to over 500 people, and the sales revenue was donated to single-person households in vulnerable groups, adding meaningful impact.

This news was featured in various media outlets, warming the hearts of readers and viewers and positively influencing the revitalization of the commercial district.

Hanwha Development (CEO Lee Junghan), which planned and promoted the ‘Star Chef Pop-up Restaurant,’ and Korea Hanseong Chinese Middle and High School (Principal Woo Sikseong), which enriched the event with student cultural performances, also received commendations.

Also awarded on the day were Ahyeon Central Church (Senior Pastor Lee Seongyun) and Munhwachon Holiness Church (Senior Pastor Han Woong), which have consistently supported vulnerable neighbors with kimchi, side dishes, samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), and checked on their well-being.

Furthermore, ‘Pharmacy Heo Jun & Herbal Pharmacy The Chaeum’ (Pharmacist Jeong Yunseok, Herbal Pharmacist Kim Hyunju) has been continuously donating multivitamins, herbal teas, first aid kits, patches, and topical mosquito repellents to vulnerable households since 2016.

The district selects and commends outstanding organizations and individuals who have spread a positive image of the community through sharing and volunteer work.

District Mayor Lee Seongheon expressed gratitude, saying, “The various sharing and volunteer activities carried out with love for neighbors are a great force in realizing ‘100% Happy Seodaemun.’”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.