Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corporation announced that Hong Kwan-hong received a government award for his contributions to the promotion of the 80th Liberation Anniversary on August 4.
The government award for contributions to the 80th Liberation Anniversary is given to individuals and organizations that have contributed to the inheritance of the spirit of independence and the enhancement of national unity and pride. The award ceremony took place on August 3 at the Government Seoul Office, where Prime Minister Han Seung-soo personally presented the award.
Hong was recognized for his role in establishing a public-private cooperation framework through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the 80th Liberation Anniversary Promotion Planning Team.
As part of this agreement, the Jeju Development Corporation launched a limited edition label product, '80th Liberation Jeju Samdasoo,' and conducted an online donation campaign titled 'A Sip of Samdasoo, Fundraising for the Nation' in collaboration with Naver Happy Bean. Additionally, various activities to promote veterans culture were carried out, including operating a promotional booth for Jeju Samdasoo at the 'Brilliant Liberation Festival' and setting up a pop-up store for Jeju Samdasoo and Airport Railroad.
The corporation has been praised for raising awareness of the significance of liberation in the daily lives of citizens and for presenting a model of a national commemorative project that resonates with the public through the use of a public brand.
Hong Kwan-hong stated, "This government award is not just a personal achievement but a result created by all employees of the Jeju Development Corporation. I want to share this joy with all employees who have done their best in their respective roles."
Kang Seong-hoon, acting president of the Jeju Development Corporation, remarked, "This award will motivate us to repay the trust of the public as a public institution and to work with greater responsibility to enhance the value of Jeju."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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