Dignitaries, winners and judges of the 13th Global Korea Youth Awards pose after the award ceremony at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk By Jung Da-hyun Eleven outstanding students from diverse backgrounds and one institute were recognized for their achievements and contributions at the 13th Global Korea Youth Awards, Tuesday. The awards, organized by The Korea Times, aim to encourage students from multicultural backgrounds who sometimes face challenges due to cultural differences or language barriers.
This year’s ceremony marked the launch of the Global Korea Youth Awards, formerly known as the Korea Multicultural Youth Awards. The name change reflects Korea’s growing diversity and emphasizes the aspirations of young people to connect globally and make a broader impact. The ceremony, held at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, was attended by awardees and their family members, as well as Gender Equality and Family Vice Minister Shin Young-sook.
The judges, including Kim Joon-sik, honorary chairman of Asian Friends, and foreign ambassadors to Korea were also present at the ceremony. Additionally, representatives of the sponsors — Korean Association for Multicultural Education President Chang In-sil, University of Utah Asia Campus Chief Administrative Officer Gregory Hill, Homeplus Senior Vice President Yeon Tae-jun and Sharp Aviation K Executive Director Kim Se-young — also attended the event to celebrate the winn.
