The Inchon Award () is a prize given to individuals in public service, journalists, and academics for achievements in their field. The award is named after the nickname of
Kim Seong-su
Kim Seong-su (김성수, 金性洙; October 11, 1891 – February 18, 1955) was a Korean educator, independence activist, journalist, entrepreneur, politician and calligrapher, and the second vice president of South Korea from 1951–1 ...
; the second
Vice President of South Korea
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and founder of
Korea University
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The Dong-a Ilbo
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'' and Gyeongseong Textiles. The annual award is presented with a prize of KRW 100 million, a citation and a medal on October 11 which is Kim's birthday.
Laureates
See also
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Kyung-Ahm Prize
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Korea Science Award
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References
External links
The Inchon Memorial Foundation(Korean)
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South Korean awards
Awards established in 1987
1987 establishments in South Korea