전주를 빛낸 ‘2026 전주시민대상’ 수상자 선정

Selection of Winners for the '2026 Jeonju Citizen Awards' Shines Light on Jeonju

Citizens who have contributed to the development of the local community and shone in Jeonju have been selected as the recipients of the '2026 Jeonju Citizen Awards'.

Jeonju City announced on the 18th that through the Jeonju Citizen Awards Selection Committee, consisting of 15 experts recommended from various fields, they have finalized seven recipients of the '2026 Jeonju Citizen Awards'.

The honored recipients of the 2026 Jeonju Citizen Awards are: △Hyohang Award recipient, Ms. Moon Jung-hye (68 years old, female) △Education and Academic Award recipient, Mr. Shin Hyo-gyun (70 years old, male) △Culture and Arts Award recipient, Mr. Wang Ki-seok (62 years old, male) △Industry and Technology Award recipient, Mr. Jung In-jun (52 years old, male) △Social Service Award recipient, Mr. Song Byeong-yong (64 years old, male) △Sports Award recipient, Mr. Choi Hyeong-won (63 years old, male) △Welfare Award recipient, Mr. Seo Yang-yeol (53 years old, male).

Looking at each field, Moon Jung-hye, the recipient of the Hyohang Award, has been a role model of filial piety by diligently caring for her 103-year-old grandmother while consistently engaging in volunteer activities at apartment complexes and community centers.

Shin Hyo-gyun, the recipient of the Education and Academic Award, has led the establishment and operation of the Jeonju Talent Development Foundation, played a leading role in the construction of Pungnam Haksa, and was recognized for his contributions to the operation support of the Jeonju Education Integrated Support Center and the cultivation of global talents.

Wang Ki-seok, the recipient of the Culture and Arts Award, has been at the forefront of globalizing pansori through over 200 performances over 40 years, leading the successful establishment of Jeonju Madang Changgeuk and contributing to the development of regional culture and arts.

In the field of Industry and Technology, Jung In-jun, the CEO of Gowon Spatial Information Co., Ltd., was selected for his contributions to the development of spatial information industry in Jeonbuk region and leading in the cultivation of talents in the spatial information field.

In the Social Service category, Song Byeong-yong, who served as the head of the Jeonju City Saemaeul Movement, engaging in various volunteer activities such as the 'Creating Good Neighbors Movement' and 'Saving the Global Village Environmental Movement', was selected as the recipient.

Choi Hyeong-won, the recipient of the Sports Award, contributed to the establishment of the Jeonju City Sports Council and efforts to host large-scale sports events in Jeonju, thus contributing to the development of sports in the city.

Lastly, Seo Yang-yeol, the recipient of the Welfare Award, has been at the forefront of the development of welfare policies in Jeonju City by establishing a regional-based welfare service system based on his extensive practical experience in the field of welfare in Jeonju City.

These recipients have been evaluated to have made significant contributions to the development of the local community in their respective fields and have been deemed qualified to be a role model for the citizens of Jeonju with their sincere spirit of volunteerism.

The recipients will be awarded plaques and medals, and will receive honors such as discounts on the use of public facilities managed by Jeonju City, such as parks, sports facilities, and parking lots. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place at the 'Jeonju Citizen's Day' event on June 19.

📝 Brief Summary:
Recipients of the '2026 Jeonju Citizen Awards' have been announced by Jeonju City, with seven individuals recognized for their contributions in various fields such as culture, education, sports, and social service. These recipients have been praised for their dedication to the development of the local community and will be honored at an upcoming award ceremony.

🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
전주시에서는 '2026 전주 시민상' 수상자들을 발표했습니다. 문화, 교육, 스포츠, 사회복지 등 다양한 분야에서 공헌을 한 7명의 개인이 인정받았습니다. 이들은 지역사회 발전에 대한 헌신적인 태도로 칭찬받았으며, 곧 예정된 시상식에서 영예를 받게 될 것입니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who is the recipient of the Culture and Arts Award?
누가 문화와 예술상을 수상했나요?

2. What organization did Mr. Shin Hyo-gyun lead the establishment of?
신효균 씨가 설립한 조직은 무엇인가요?

3. What will the recipients receive as part of their honors?
수상자들은 영예로 무엇을 받게 되나요?

💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. recipients (수상자들, noun)
- people who receive something
- 이들은 다양한 분야에서 공헌한 수상자들입니다.
- These individuals are recipients who have contributed in various fields.

2. cultivation (육성, noun)
- the process of preparing or developing something
- 정인준 씨는 공간정보 분야에서 인재 육성에 주도적인 역할을 하였습니다.
- Jung In-jun played a leading role in the cultivation of talents in the spatial information field.

3. forefront (선두, noun)
- the leading or most important position
- 왕기석 씨는 판소리의 국제화를 선도해 왔습니다.
- Wang Ki-seok has been at the forefront of globalizing pansori.

4. volunteerism (자원봉사정신, noun)
- the practice of offering time and services for free
- 수상자들은 자원봉사정신으로 전주시의 발전에 큰 기여를 했습니다.
- The recipients have made significant contributions to the development of Jeonju City with their volunteerism.

5. plaque (기념판, noun)
- a flat, typically metal object awarded as a prize or reward
- 수상자들은 메달과 기념판을 받게 될 것입니다.
- The recipients will receive medals and plaques.