Yong Joon will be the recipient of the Cultural Award as a Hallyu Star on the 18th of October at Cheongju Art Centerin, Cheongju on the occasion of the “2008 The Cultural Day” organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The recommendation was signed this afternoon by no less than the President of the ROK. Yong Joon will be awarded together with 50 other personalities who contributed to the development of south korean art.
The cultural award started in 2004 and this is the first time that a medal will be awarded to a hallyu star. This is to recognize his extensive contribution to introduce Korean culture via winter sonata and for spreading the hallyu wave across various Asian countries.
Another entertainer, Jang Nara will also be getting an award. she'll be get the Today's Young Award.
thanks to mariko for this news!
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