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Hong Ra-hee awarded Camellia Medal of Order of Civil Merit

Samsung Culture Foundation said on Oct. 26 that Hong Ra-hee (홍라희), honorary director of the Leeum Museum of Art, received the Camellia Medal of the Order of Civil Merit. Hong also received the Red Cross Humanitarian Award Gold Medal in 2024. The foundation cited the family’s donation of about 23,000 artworks to the state and the return of 1 trillion won of inheritance through medical donations, along with continued cash contributions.

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Lee Kun-hee memorial marks sixth anniversary, revisits legacy of top semiconductor position

A memorial service marking the sixth anniversary of the death of former Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee was held on Oct. 23 at the family burial site in Suwon. Samsung Electronics outlined his role in building its semiconductor business and establishing a pattern of investment during downturns, as well as management reforms and talent programmes. It also cited Samsung’s leading market shares in DRAM and NAND in the second quarter of 2026. The company noted his lifetime collection of cultural assets donated in 2021 and related exhibitions.

Telecommunications & Media

SKT unveils \'K-Treasure Road\' at T Factory Seongsu, linking local museums with tourism

SK Telecom said on Sunday it will pursue a public-private culture and tourism project called K-Treasure Road with the National Museum of Korea, the Visit Korea Year Committee and the National Museum Foundation of Korea. The project is designed to connect visits to local museums with tourism ahead of the 2027-2029 Visit Korea Year. SKT will provide T Factory Seongsu as an exhibition venue and co-produce content.