Hancom Chairman Kim Sang-chul Wins Hangul Society Award, Donates Prize Plus 10 Million Won
Kim Sang-chul received the special merit award at the 580th Hangul Day Celebration in Seoul on October 9, 2026, and donated the prize money plus 10 million won.
Kim Sang-chul, chairman of Hancom Group, received a special merit award from the Hangul Society at the 580th Hangul Day Celebration held on October 9, 2026, at the Hangul Society auditorium in Jongno-gu, Seoul, according to zdnet.co.kr. Hancom announced the award on October 11.
The award was created to mark the 580th anniversary of the promulgation of Hunminjeongeum and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day.
Kim donated the entire prize money plus an additional 10 million won to the Hangul Society for research and development of the Korean language.
The Hangul Society also awarded Korean Language Movement Merit Awards to four people for their contributions to education, research and dissemination of the Korean language.
Background
Hancom has partnered with the Sejong Institute Foundation to provide Hancom Office free of charge to Sejong Institutes worldwide and has sponsored Korean speaking contests and scholarships. In 2021, Kim donated his Sejong Culture Award prize money to develop a dedicated font for Sejong Institutes. Hancom later worked with the Sejong Institute Foundation and Yoon Design Group to develop and distribute the Sejong Institute Font.
Quick answers
What award did Kim Sang-chul receive?
Kim Sang-chul, chairman of Hancom Group, received a special merit award from the Hangul Society at the 580th Hangul Day Celebration on October 9, 2026.
What did Kim Sang-chul do with the prize money?
He donated the entire prize money plus an additional 10 million won to the Hangul Society for research and development of the Korean language.
When did Hancom announce the award?
Hancom announced the award on October 11.