Famend novelist Hwang Sok-yong, 81, has been awarded the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Advantage, the very best cultural honor bestowed by the Korean authorities, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Korean literature and its international attain.
This 12 months, a complete of 17 cultural figures have been honored with Orders of Cultural Advantage throughout 5 grades: one Geumgwan, 4 Eungwan, 5 Bogwan, 4 Okgwan and three Hwagan.
The Order of Cultural Advantage is the nation’s most prestigious state award for the humanities, offered to people who’ve made excellent contributions to the event of Korean tradition and the enrichment of nationwide cultural life.
As one in all Korea’s most influential literary voices, Hwang has formed the trajectory of Korean literature for greater than 5 a long time. His work is widely known for its deep engagement with up to date social points and its position in inspiring therapeutic and reflection inside society. By means of landmark novels comparable to “Jang Gil-san,” “Princess Bari” and “The Street to Sampo,” Hwang vividly portrayed the lives of atypical folks, whereas his field-based analysis and realist strategy bolstered the social worth of literature.
Hwang has additionally been a pioneer in bringing Korean literature to the worldwide stage. The English translation of his novel “Mater 2-10,” launched as “Three Generations of Railway Staff,” was shortlisted for the 2024 Worldwide Booker Prize. Thus far, his works have been translated into 22 languages with 65 abroad editions.
4 cultural leaders acquired the second-highest honor. Kim Hwa-young, professor emeritus at Korea College, was acknowledged for greater than 50 years of literary translation and contributions to cultural change between Korea and France, together with translations of the whole works of Albert Camus.
The award additionally went to theater director Han Tae-sook, who helped set up a definite identification for Korean theater by means of pioneering productions; artist Yoo Hee-young for advancing Korean summary artwork; and architect Joh Sung-yong, recognized for designs comparable to Seonyudo Park and the Lee Ungno Museum, for shaping the nation’s trendy architectural panorama.
5 recipients acquired the Bogwan medal for achievements in literature, music, visible artwork and panorama structure, together with literary scholar Kwon Younger-min, composer La In-yong, cellist Yang Sung-won, visible artist Lee Kang-so and panorama designer Jung Younger-sun, a number one determine in shaping public city areas comparable to Gwanghwamun Sq..
The Okgwan medal was awarded to 4 figures, together with cartoonist Kim Hyung-bae, creator of “Robotic Taekwon V,” conventional musician Choi Kyung-man, theater director Kim Ara, and ceramic artist Shin Sang-ho.
Three people acquired the Hwagan medal: animation producer Choi Shin-kyu, kids’s track advocate Yoon Seok-gu and former Korea Nationwide College of Arts professor Hur Younger-il for contributions to bop schooling and cultural change.
The Korea Tradition and Arts Award was offered to 5 recipients, together with novelist Eun Hee-kyung, composer Choe Uzong, theater director Lim Do-wan, the Paper Tradition Basis and the late photographer Park Younger-sook. Winners obtain a presidential quotation and 10 million received in prize cash.
Eight rising abilities have been named for the Younger Artist Awards, together with novelist Sung Hae-na, composer Lee Hanuri, Nationwide Changgeuk Firm performer Kim Jun-su and playwright Park Chun-hue, co-creator of the Tony Award-winning musical “Perhaps Comfortable Ending.”
Three mother and father additionally acquired recognition for his or her roles in supporting their kids’s inventive careers, together with the moms of drummer Lee Tae-yang, singer Track Ga-in and up to date artist Kim Hyun-woo, often known as Pixel Kim.
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