Chungcheongbuk-do

- Province’s highest honor bestowed on five recipients across four categories - The 25th Chungcheongbuk-do Citizen Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 17,in the main conference hall of the provincial government building, with more than 100 people in attendance, including Governor Kim Young-hwan, the five award recipients, their families and friends, members of the awards committee, and past honorees. The ceremony proceeded in the following order: report on the award selection process, presentation of awards by category, congratulatory remarks by the governor, and acceptance speeches by the recipients. The recipients of the 25th Chungcheongbuk-do Citizen Awards are as follows: Community Development: Lim Dae-kyeong, President of the Chungcheongbuk-do Federation of the Korean Association of Agricultural Technicians, and Hong Sang-pyo, Chair of the Pulkkum Environmental Foundation (co-recipients) Culture and Sports: Kang Dae-sik, President of the Chungbuk Literary Association Industry and Economy: Lee Jae-jin, President of the Chungbuk Economic Forum and CEO of ATS Co., Ltd. Public Service and Volunteerism: Han Hyo-dong, Chief of the Cheongju Civil Defense Emergency Support Unit These five individuals were recognized for their dedication to the development and social cohesion of Chungcheongbuk-do, representing the pride and spirit of the province. Governor Kim Young-hwan stated, “Countless stars of excellence are shining over Chungbuk, which stands at the heart of Korea,” adding, “Behind these remarkable achievements are today’s honorees, each of whom has devoted themselves to their respective fields for the well-being of our residents.” He continued, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the five honorees of this year’s awards. Moving forward, I will lead the provincial administration with creativity, boldness, and swift execution, together with such outstanding members of our community.”