KIOST Honors Contributors to Marine and Fisheries Development at 30th Ocean Day Ceremony

Heecheol Yang, Director of the Marine Law and Policy Research Institute, Honored with Order of Science and Technology Merit, Ungbi Medal
Recognized for Contributions to Establishing Maritime Legal Order

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (President: Lee Heeseung, KIOST) announced that, in celebration of the 30th Ocean Day, Heecheol Yang, Director of the Marine Law and Policy Research Institute, was awarded the Order of Science and Technology Merit, Ungbi Medal, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Korea's maritime rights and interests and establishing the order of maritime law.

Heecheol Yang, Director of the Marine Law and Policy Research Institute, is an expert in maritime law who has served as a government representative at international conferences and organizations such as the International Seabed Authority (ISA). He has contributed to enhancing Korea's maritime diplomacy and establishing the international maritime order.

Heecheol Yang, Director of the Marine Law and Policy Research Institute at KIOST.

In addition, Jooan Kwon, Head of Human Resources, received the Prime Minister's Commendation for leading organizational innovation and helping to create a research environment that addresses national issues. Ianna, Administrative Staff at the Operations Support Office of the East Sea Research Institute, was awarded the Minister's Commendation in recognition of her contributions to the advancement of marine science and technology.

Jooan Kwon, Head of Human Resources, KIOST.

Ianna, Administrative Staff, Operations Support Office, East Sea Research Institute, KIOST.

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Ocean Day is a national holiday established in 1996 and is observed annually on May 31 to remind the public of the value and importance of the sea.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister: Kang Dohyung) held the 30th Ocean Day ceremony on May 30 at Sebitseom, Banpo, Seoul, under the theme "30 Years of Challenge, Opening the Future with the Sea!" and presented awards to those who have contributed to the development of the marine and fisheries sector.

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