Translation result. Herald Economy reporter Lee Jeong-wanSamsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong attended the Samsung Ho-am Awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year on the 1st, a move observers interpret as a continuation of founder Lee Byung-chul’s “talent-first” management philosophy.Chairman Lee arrived at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, at 3:50 p.m. He proceeded directly to the Dynasty Hall, where the ceremony was held, and was greeted by Kim Hwang-sik, chairman of the Ho-am Foundation. Lee took a front-row seat and watched the award presentations.About 270 people attended the ceremony, including Lee himself, presidents of Samsung affiliates, winners’ family members, acquaintances, and other officials.Jeon Young-hyun, vice chairman and head of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) division, and No Tae-moon, president and head of the DX (finished products) division overseeing mobile, appliances and TV businesses, were both present. Other current and former Samsung executives in attendance included Choi Joo-seon, president of Samsung SDI; Jang Deok-hyun, president of Samsung Electro-Mechanics; Lee Cheong, president of Samsung Display; Park Yong-in, president and head of System LSI in Samsung Electronics’ DS division; Kim Yong-gwan, president and head of corporate strategy in the DS division; Song Jae-hyuk, president and chief technology officer of the DS division; Lee Won-jin, president and head of the Visual Display (VD) division; and Oh Jun-ho, head of Samsung Electronics’ Future Robot Initiative.Outside guests included Sven Lidin, president of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; Kim Do-yeon, former president of POSTECH; and Lee Ju-yeol, former governor of the Bank of Korea.This year’s Samsung Ho-am Award winners are:▷ Science Award (Physics & Mathematics) — Oh Seong-jin (37), professor at UC Berkeley▷ Science Award (Chemistry & Life Sciences) — Yoon Tae-sik (51), professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison▷ Engineering Award — Kim Beom-man (79), professor emeritus at POSTECH▷ Medicine Award — Eva Hoffman (51), professor at the University of Copenhagen▷ Arts Award — Cho Sumi (63), soprano▷ Social Service Award — Oh Dong-chan (58), head of medical services at the National Sorokdo HospitalEach winner received a certificate, a medal, and prize money of 300 million KRW (about $225,000), for a total payout of 1.8 billion KRW (about $1,350,000) across the six awards. Through this year’s 36th awards, the Ho-am Foundation has awarded a total of 37.9 billion KRW (about $28,425,000) to 188 recipients.The Samsung Ho-am Awards were established in 1990 by the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee to honor the founder Ho-am Lee Byung-chul’s commitment to talent and public service, and to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to academic and artistic advancement, social development, and the welfare of humanity.
Herald Economy reporter Lee Jeong-wanSamsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong attended the Samsung Ho-am Awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year on the 1st, a move observers interpret as a continuation of founder Lee Byung-chul’s “talent-first” management philosophy.Chairman Lee arrived at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, at 3:50 p.m. He proceeded directly to the Dynasty Hall, where the ceremony was held, and was greeted by Kim Hwang-sik, chairman of the Ho-am Foundation. Lee took a front-row seat and watched the award presentations.About 270 people attended the ceremony, including Lee himself, presidents of Samsung affiliates, winners’ family members, acquaintances, and other officials.Jeon Young-hyun, vice chairman and head of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) division, and No Tae-moon, president and head of the DX (finished products) division overseeing mobile, appliances and TV businesses, were both present.
Other current and former Samsung executives in attendance included Choi Joo-seon, president of Samsung SDI; Jang Deok-hyun, president of Samsung Electro-Mechanics; Lee Cheong, president of Samsung Display; Park Yong-in, president and head of System LSI in Samsung Electronics’ DS division; Kim Yong-gwan, president and head of corporate strategy in the DS division; Song Jae-hyuk, president and chief technology officer of the DS division; Lee Won-jin, president and head of the Visual Display (VD) division; and Oh Jun-ho, head of Samsung Electronics’ Future Robot Initiative.Outside guests included Sven Lidin, president of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; Kim Do-yeon, former president of POSTECH; and Lee Ju-yeol, former governor of the Bank of Korea.This year’s Samsung Ho-am Award winners are:▷ Science Award (Physics & Mathematics) — Oh Seong-jin (37), professor at UC Berkeley▷ Science Award (Chemistry & Life Sciences) — Yoon Tae-sik (51), professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison▷ Engineering Award — Kim Beom-man (79), professor emeritus at POSTECH▷ Medicine Award — Eva Hoffman (51), professor at the University of Copenhagen▷ Arts Award — Cho Sumi (63), soprano▷ Social Service Award — Oh Dong-chan (58), head of medical services at the National Sorokdo HospitalEach winner received a certificate, a medal, and prize money of 300 million KRW (about $225,000), for a total payout of 1.8 billion KRW (about $1,350,000) across the six awards. Through this year’s 36th awards, the Ho-am Foundation has awarded a total of 37.9 billion KRW (about $28,425,000) to 188 recipients.The Samsung Ho-am Awards were established in 1990 by the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee to honor the founder Ho-am Lee Byung-chul’s commitment to talent and public service, and to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to academic and artistic advancement, social development, and the welfare of humanity.
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