Professor, envoy honored for first-class diplomatic efforts
Foreign affairsJul 5, 2018
Choi Jung-wha, president of the Corea Image Communication Institute, received the Yeongsan Diplomat Award on Wednesday for her decadeslong efforts to uplift Korea from obscurity to the world’s limelight. The annual award given by the Seoul Forum organization recognizes individuals who made consummate endeavors to enhance the nation’s image and interests around the world. Choi was honored alongside former South Korean Ambassador to the United States Ahn Ho-young. CICI President Choi Jung-wha (cen