The Hoam Foundation on Tuesday announced six winners of the 2026 Samsung Hoam Awards in science, engineering, medicine, arts and social service. The winners range from their 30s to 70s and include three Korean scholars working overseas in the United States and Denmark. They were selected after four months of screening by committees of domestic and foreign experts, along with on-site checks. Each winner receives 300 million won.

Blockchain education institution and community hub Future House will offer an integrated support programme with Web3 clubs at major South Korean universities, it said on March 25. Ten university clubs will join as founding partners. The programme includes a university council, support for club-hosted events, a talent pipeline and university research fellows, as well as campus ambassadors. It will also provide lectures and mentoring, with a stablecoin session set for April 4 and meetups from mid-May.