Baek Byung-yeul is a journalist at The Korea Times focused on cultural content, including films and cultural events in South Korea. You can contact him at baekby@koreatimes.co.kr to share your insights.
Samsung chief appears for Ho-Am Prize Award
Lee Jae-yong, front row left, poses with winners of the Samsung Ho-Am Prize at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Tuesday. Lee made his first appearance in six years at the award ceremony, which was established to commemorate Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chull, his grandfather. Awardees each received a certificate, a medal and 300 million won in prize money, in recognition of their efforts in various fields including science, medical science, engineering, culture and community service. Courtesy of Ho-Am Foundation
By Baek Byung-yeul