Shin Jaeseok, CEO of Samyang Media, Awarded the Eun-gwan Order of Cultural Merit in Publishing Culture

Hwang Geun-sik, CEO of Achimnara, and Others Receive Presidential Citation

Shin Jaeseok, CEO of Samyang Media, who has led the development of publishing culture, will receive the Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit.

On the 11th, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will award government honors to twenty-eight individuals who have contributed to the development of publishing culture at the Yonsei University Alumni Hall. The awards include one Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit, two Presidential Citations, two Prime Minister Citations, and twenty-three Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Citations. The ceremony will be held during the 'Book Day' commemorative event.

From the left, Jae-seok Shin, CEO of Samyang Media; Geun-sik Hwang, CEO of Achimnara; Tae-heon Kim, CEO of Hanbit Media

Shin, who will receive the Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit, has published over 2,200 titles of information science and technology books since the mid to late 1980s, leading the popularization and practical application of science and technology. He also contributed to the development of public education and talent cultivation by developing and distributing over 120 approved textbooks.

The Presidential Citations will be awarded to Hwang Geunsik, CEO of Achimnara, and Kim Taehun, CEO of Hanbit Media. CEO Hwang is a key figure in the popularization of classics. He contributed to maintaining the ecosystem of textbook publishers by publishing elementary, middle, and high school textbooks, stabilizing textbook prices, and preventing excessive competition among publishers. CEO Kim founded Hanbit Media and published quality books and bestsellers through various publishing brands. He strengthened expertise in the information technology (IT) publishing field and trained a large number of professionals.

The Prime Minister Citations will be given to Choi Byungsik, CEO of Juruseong Publishing, and Han Jeonghee, CEO of Gyeongin Munhwasa. CEO Choi has published over 1,300 books on archaeology and history. In particular, he published many books related to Baekje history, which has scarce research materials among ancient history, thereby broadening the base of academic activities. CEO Han has published over 2,000 monographs related to Korean studies. She established the largest Korean studies specialized database (DB) company in Korea and distributes basic Korean studies materials.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Citations will be awarded to Kang Wangu, CEO of Sernest; Kang Cheolwon, CEO of Publishing House Yangseongwon; Gong Kyungyong, CEO of Gong & Park; Kwon Kiyoon, Editor-in-Chief of Publishing House Jikji; Kwon Eunsoo, CEO of Publishing House Bombit; Hwang Eunhee, CEO of Suo Seojae; Choi Yongwon, CEO of Daehan Narae Publishing; Choi Jin, CEO of Cheongae Baram; Lee Eunhye, Editor of Geulhangari; Lee Jingon, CEO of C&Talk; Kim Minki, Manager of Publishing House Gilbut; Kim Seongsu, Deputy Director of the Publishing Culture Center at Yonsei University Academic and Cultural Affairs Office; Kim Seongju, Team Leader of the Publishing Culture Center at Korea National Open University; Kim Hanseop, Manager of the Korea Publishing Cooperative; Kim Hunbum, Executive Director of MiraeN; Shin Hosan, CEO of Wellbook; Eom Jinseop, Executive Director of Communication Books; Yoon Myunghui, CEO of Boim Books; Lee Yonghun, CEO of Doyeon Bookstore; Jeong Deoksik, CEO of Sensio; Jo Kyunghui, CEO of Kyungmunsa; Hong Sooncheol, CEO of BCAgency; and Hwang Sanguk, CEO of Human Cube.

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