Kim Rahn is the managing editor of The Korea Times. Since joining the company in 2003, she has covered various beats including the presidential office, Seoul city government, the Bank of Korea and the tourism industry. In 2014, she won the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for her coverage of the ordeals of migrant women in Korea.
Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards announced
Yang Geun-mo, student at Geumsan Hitech High School, has won the grand prize of the 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards hosted by The Korea Times. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
By Kim Rahn
The Korea Times has selected 11 students as winners of the 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards.
Yang Geun-mo from Geumsan Hitech High School in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, won the grand prize, to be presented by Minister of Gender Equality and Family Chung Young-ai.
Born to a Vietnamese mother and Korean father, Yang was recognized for his diligent and sincere attitude, which led him to obtain technician certificates in various fields at a young age. He also taught himself guitar to a high level, winning a provincial music contest.
Pak Olga from Kyongil High School of Tourism and Business Management in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, won the special jury award, and Pyo Yoon-seo from Maehol High School in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, received the Korean Association for Multicultural Education Award. Han Ga-in from Okgye Middle School in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, received the Semoon Chang Award, which is given to a student with excellent foreign language skills.
Two outstanding students were also each selected from the elementary, middle and high school levels, while another was picked in the volunteer category.
The awards ceremony will take place Dec.9 at The Korea Press Center in Seoul, with a limited number of participants and awardees present due to the COVID-19 pandemic.