Law firm Barun said on the 3rd that, together with public interest incorporated association Jeong, it is seeking nominees for the 8th Barun Righteous Person Award.
The Barun Righteous Person Award was created in 2018 to honor the courage and dedication of those who uphold Barun values for a just society and put them into practice, and the community spirit of people who quietly serve marginalized and struggling neighbors. Public interest incorporated association Jeong was established by law firm Barun to practice sharing by supporting legal activities for neighbors left in the blind spots of legal services.
Notable past recipients include the late Kim Bok-dong, a victim of the Japanese military's comfort women system and a human rights activist, and the late Director Lee Yeong-gon, known as the Schweitzer of Jinju for his dedication to local medical care.
Organizations or individuals wishing to recommend a candidate can download the recommendation form and related documents from the website of public interest incorporated association Jeong, complete them, and submit them by email. The application period runs until the 30th.
Recommended candidates will be reviewed by a judging panel composed of figures from academia, civic groups, and the media, based on criteria such as social contribution and the value and importance of their role, to select the final awardee. The winner will be announced on the website of public interest incorporated association Jeong, and a plaque and prize will be awarded.
Goh Young-han, chair of public interest incorporated association Jeong, said, "The good deeds of righteous people who practice sharing and dedication are a precious value that adds warmth to a harsh society," and added, "Through the 8th Barun Righteous Person Award, we ask for much interest and nominations so we can uncover the beautiful stories of hidden heroes and help their spirit spread throughout society."