Maeil Business Editor-in-Chief, Chosun Ilbo Correspondent Receive Don Oberdoerfer Award

The Hanmi Club has announced the recipients of this year's Don Oberdoerfer Award: Son Hyun-deok, editor-in-chief of the Maeil Business Newspaper, and Kim Eun-jung, Washington correspondent for the Chosun Ilbo. This award is named in honor of Don Oberdoerfer, an American journalist recognized for his in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Korean Peninsula.

The Don Oberdoerfer Award aims to commemorate Oberdoerfer's contributions while also recognizing and encouraging Korean journalists who produce outstanding work in the fields of foreign affairs and national security. The selection process highlights the importance of nuanced and informed reporting on complex geopolitical matters.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in September and will be jointly organized with the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. This collaboration underscores the strong relationship between South Korea and the United States and the shared interest in promoting insightful journalism on critical issues affecting the region.

Additionally, the article mentions upcoming events hosted by other organizations. The Heungsadan will hold a parliamentary seminar on 'The Direction of Democratic Citizen Education to Overcome Distorted Historical Perceptions' on August 27. The Institute for the Study of Modern History of Korea is also hosting a special week titled '2026 Memory and Reflection' until August 29, featuring dialogues with authors and documentary screenings.