Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Awarded the Silver Medal in an essay contest focusing on the international image of South Korea. Demonstrated exceptional writing skills and insightful analysis on South Korea's global perception.

Korea Times & Northeast Asia History Foundation

• Silver Medalist (November 2010): Silver Medalist in essay contest: "What can East Asia learn from the European Union?"
• Notable Entry (July 2011): Notable entry in the summer essay contest exploring Korea's and Japan's claims to the Dokdo islets.