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Yonsei professor Cheon Jin-woo named Korea top scientist and technologist award winner

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Federation of Korean Science and Technology Societies selected Yonsei University Underwood Distinguished Professor Cheon Jin-woo as the 2026 recipient of the Korea Top Scientist and Technologist Award. The presidential award, first presented in 2003, has recognised 48 winners through last year. Cheon was credited with pioneering nanomedicine and developing nano-magnetogenetics enabling wireless, remote control of neurons in living animals. He will receive a presidential citation and 300 million won in prize money on July 7.

AI & Enterprise

Korea marks Information Culture Month, honours digital inclusion awardees

South Korea awarded individuals and organisations for contributions to digital inclusion and promoting a safe culture of digital use in the era of an artificial intelligence transition. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Information Society Agency held the 39th Information Culture Month ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. Awards included 1 order of merit, 1 industrial medal, 6 presidential citations and other government citations. The event also featured booths on digital inclusion technology and AI risks.

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Kakao holds Compliance Awards to honor crews for fair trade, shared growth results

Kakao said on May 18 it held its Kakao Compliance Awards to recognize organizations and employees for contributions to fair trade order and shared growth cooperation. The awards aim to strengthen an autonomous compliance culture by offering incentives for those who helped spread the company’s fair trade compliance program. Awardees included teams and staff credited with helping Kakao win a presidential citation on Fair Trade Day in April.