Samsung Happiness Awards Ceremony... 8 Recipients Including Professor Kim Nayoung, a Pioneer in Sex Difference Medicine

Held at Yongsan-gu Samsung Children's Education and Culture Center Auditorium

On the 2nd, the Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation held the '2024 Samsung Happiness Awards Ceremony' at the auditorium of the Samsung Children's Education and Culture Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

The 2024 Samsung Happiness Award winners are taking a commemorative photo at the awards ceremony held at 3 p.m. on the 2nd in the auditorium of the Samsung Education and Culture Center in Hannam-dong, Seoul. From the front row, left to right: Kim Nayoung, Professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine, recipient of the Women’s Leadership Award; Kim Cheongja, vocalist, recipient of the Women’s Creativity Award; Kim Okran, Director of the Pureun Whale Recovery Center, recipient of the Family Harmony Award. From the back row, left to right: Kim Sehee (Baekseok Arts University, 2nd year), Kim Domin (Busan Banyeo High School, 2nd year), Kim Sanggyun (Ulsan Commercial High School, 2nd year), Park Jinseong (Incheon Jinsan Science High School, 2nd year), Lee Hyemi (Chongshin University, 3rd year). Photo by Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation

This year's awardees include 8 individuals in total: Kim Nayoung, professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine, who received the Women Leadership Award; Kim Cheongja, vocalist, who received the Women Creativity Award; Kim Okran, director of the Pureun Whale Recovery Center, who received the Family Harmony Award; and students Kim Domin, Park Jinseong, Kim Sanggyun, Kim Sehee, and Lee Hyemi, who received the Youth Award.

Professor Kim Nayoung is a pioneer who has led research in sex-based medicine, studying the impact of sex and gender differences on disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Professor Kim expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your interest in sex differences across various fields such as life sciences, pharmacy, and nursing," and added, "I will continue to strive for the advancement of sex-based medicine."

Vocalist Kim Cheongja debuted on the European opera stage in the 1970s as the first Korean to do so, raising the status of Korean classical music worldwide. Director Kim Okran has led group homes for over 20 years, supporting youth preparing for independence as well as isolated and reclusive youth. The Youth Award recipients consistently demonstrate bright and positive attitudes despite difficult circumstances, practicing love for family and neighbors.

The awardees received plaques and prize money of 50 million KRW each (5 million KRW and a Samsung Galaxy Book for each Youth Award recipient).

Seo Jeongdon, chairman of the Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation, emphasized, "The awardees have dedicated themselves to creating a happy society in their respective fields, striving to achieve their dreams despite challenging environments, and have had a positive and benevolent impact on our society."

Since 2013, the Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation has been awarding the Samsung Happiness Awards to women who have enhanced social roles and achieved outstanding accomplishments in their professional fields.

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