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Ho-Am Prize

Ho-Am Prize
Hangul
호암상
Hanja
湖岩賞
Revised RomanizationHoamsang
McCune–ReischauerHoamsang

The Ho-Am Prize (호암상, 湖岩賞, literally lake and rock award) is a Korean annual award presented to "domestic/abroad ethnic Korean who have made outstanding contributions to the development of science and culture and enhancement of the welfare of mankind".[1] Starting in 1991, it is funded by Samsung and named after their former chairman, Lee Byung-chul (Ho-Am is his pen name which means filling up a space with clear water as lakes do, and being unshakable as a large rock). The award consists of a 6 oz gold medal, a laureate diploma, and 300 million Korean won (approximately $265,000 US dollars).[2]

The prize is currently awarded in five fields:

In addition, a Ho-Am Prize in Mass Communication was awarded from 1991 to 1996, but has now been replaced by a Special Prize.

See also

  • List of general science and technology awards
  • List of awards named after people

References

  1. ^ "Ho-Am Prizes presented". The Korea Herald. 31 May 2013
  2. ^ "Samsung holds Ho-Am award ceremony". The Korea Herald. 1 June 2016

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