Sangmin Lee, Head of Honam Headquarters at Asia Economy, Honored with Korea Regional Development Award

Lee Sang-min, head of the Honam Reporting Headquarters at Asia Economy, was named the winner in the social category at the 13th Korea Regional Development Awards ceremony hosted by the Regional Development Policy Research Institute at the multipurpose auditorium of Jeonil Building 245 in Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jin-Hyung Park] Lee Sang-min, head of the Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, was honored with an award in the social category at the Korea Regional Development Awards.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, Lee was named a recipient at the 13th Korea Regional Development Awards ceremony held at the multipurpose auditorium of Jeonil Building 245 in Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, hosted by the Regional Development Policy Research Institute.

While managing a media company, Lee was recognized for his contributions such as organizing the National Youth Golf Tournament to nurture young golf talents and creatively marketing regional news nationwide.

The overall awardees include ▲ Policy category: Lee Seung-kwon, professor of French Language and Graduate School of Cultural Studies at Chosun University ▲ Social category: Lee Sang-min, head of Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters ▲ Volunteer category: Wi Sung-sik, member of Gangjin County Council ▲ Media category: Chae Jeong-hee, editor-in-chief of Gwangju Dream ▲ Sports category: Yoo Jong-sang, member of Gyeonggi Provincial Council ▲ Culture category: Park Gyu-sang, artistic director of Theater Company Y ▲ Organization category: Park Gu, executive director of Hwasun County Boxing Association ▲ Regional category: Kim Ah-rang, site manager at Jeil Construction.

Lee expressed his thoughts, saying, "I will continue to diligently fulfill my duties, even if in a small role, for the development of the local community."

Meanwhile, the Korea Regional Development Awards select winners in eight categories?policy, social, volunteer, media, sports, culture, organization, and regional?targeting individuals and groups with significant contributions or high potential for development in various social fields.

The recipients of the Korea Regional Development Awards are taking a commemorative photo at the 13th Korea Regional Development Awards ceremony held at the Jeonil Building 245 Multipurpose Auditorium in Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, hosted by the Regional Development Policy Research Institute.