Hong Ra-hee, the honorary director of the Leeum Museum of Art and spouse of the late Samsung leader Lee Kun-hee, has been presented with the Dongbaek Medal of the Order of Civil Merit. This recognition, which serves as the third-highest tier of the national civil honor system, acknowledges her extensive commitment to charitable initiatives over the past forty years. Her philanthropic efforts have notably impacted the sectors of public health, social welfare, and the arts. This recent government accolade follows her previous receipt of a gold-level humanitarian award, further highlighting her long-term dedication to national development and public service throughout her career.
Source : The Korea Herald
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