Hancom Group announced that its chairman, Kim Sang-cheol, received a 'Special Contribution Award' from the Hangul Society in recognition of his efforts to promote and preserve the value of Hangul, coinciding with the 580th anniversary of the proclamation of Hunminjeongeum and the 100th anniversary of Hangul Day.
According to the company, the Hangul Society acknowledged Kim's contributions, particularly through advancements in Hangul technology and his ongoing support for cultural and artistic initiatives.
Kim received the award on October 9 during the '580th Hangul Day Celebration' held at the Hangul Society auditorium in Jongno, Seoul. To commemorate the occasion, he donated the entire award amount along with an additional 10 million won to the Hangul Society, aimed at supporting research and development of the Korean language and Hangul.
Hancom has collaborated with the Sejong Foundation to provide free Hancom Office software to Sejong Institutes worldwide, and has sponsored Korean speaking contests and scholarships to improve the overseas Korean language education environment.
In 2021, Kim donated his Sejong Culture Award prize money to develop a dedicated font for Sejong Institutes and has continued to support the development and distribution of the 'Sejong Font' in partnership with the Sejong Foundation and Yoon Design Group, contributing to the spread of Korean language education and Hangul culture. As a result, Hancom received the Presidential Citation in the Korean Culture category at the 40th Sejong Culture Awards for its contributions to the advancement of Korean culture through Hangul. The prize money was also donated for the development of the dedicated font.
Additionally, through the Our Cultural Guardians Association (Umunji), Hancom has been active in promoting the value of Korean cultural heritage. Together with Umunji, Hancom launched a petition campaign to designate Hunminjeongeum as National Treasure No. 1, gathering approximately 120,000 signatures to submit to the Cultural Heritage Administration. Furthermore, Hancom has supported events such as the Hunminjeongeum Calligraphy Contest and various Hangul cultural activities to raise awareness of the historical and cultural significance of Hangul.
Kim Sang-cheol expressed gratitude for receiving the Special Contribution Award from the Hangul Society in this meaningful year marking the 100th anniversary of Hangul Day, stating, 'Hangul is a precious cultural heritage that we must protect and develop, and I hope this donation will contribute to the research and advancement of our language and Hangul.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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