Yeungnam University Dokdo Research Institute Wins 'Dokdo Peace Award', Donates 10 Million Won Prize to Development Fund

Yeungnam University (President Choi Oechul) announced on December 4 that its Dokdo Research Institute has been honored as the recipient of the 13th Dokdo Peace Award (Seodo Award), presented by the Dokdo Peace Foundation (Chairman Lee Byungseok).

The Dokdo Research Institute received the Seodo Award in recognition of its contributions to academic research on Dokdo at the Dokdo Peace Awards Ceremony, which was held on December 3 at the Eastern Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Complex in Pohang. The institute plans to donate the entire prize money of 10 million won to the university development fund.

At the Dokdo Peace Awards Ceremony, Yeungnam University Dokdo Research Center received the Seodo Award. (From left) Kim Handuk, CEO of TBC, Choi Jaemok, Director of Yeungnam University Dokdo Research Center

The Dokdo Peace Award is an event co-hosted by the Dokdo Peace Foundation, TBC, and the Dokdo Foundation to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the protection and promotion of Dokdo, to publicize these achievements, and to increase ongoing public interest.

At the ceremony, Choi Jaemok, Director of the Yeungnam University Dokdo Research Institute (Professor of Philosophy), said, "For the past 20 years, the Dokdo Research Institute has led research and education on Dokdo, serving as a think tank for South Korea's Dokdo policy. Through various activities such as academic forums, the publication of the Dokdo Research Series, and exhibitions, we have taken the lead in raising awareness about Dokdo. With this award as a new starting point, we will make even greater efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the Dokdo issue and foster national consensus, building on the research achievements we have accumulated over the past 20 years."

Meanwhile, since its establishment in 2005 as the first specialized research institute on Dokdo in Korea, the Yeungnam University Dokdo Research Institute has held over 120 domestic and international academic conferences and more than 100 academic seminars, focusing on research, education, and public outreach related to Dokdo. The institute has also consistently organized special lectures and exhibitions, solidifying its status as a central institution for Dokdo research. Furthermore, since 2007, it has been designated as a Ministry of Education policy-focused research institute, with a significant portion of its research outcomes reflected in the policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, effectively bridging academia and policy implementation.

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