South Korea honors individuals and organizations for suicide prevention
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The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korean Life Respect Hope Foundation held a ceremony to mark the 15th annual Suicide Prevention Day.
The event, held in Seoul, recognized 66 individuals and 23 organizations for their contributions to suicide prevention and promoting respect for life. Actor Yoo Seung-bong and baseball player Oh Ji-hwan were among the individuals who received awards from the Minister of Health and Welfare.
The ministry also honored Ko Seong-gyun, the president of the Korea Elevator and Escalator Safety Corporation, for his long-term work on suicide prevention initiatives during his time as a military officer. Several cities and hospitals also received awards, including the cities of Incheon and Gyeongnam, as well as Samsung Seoul Hospital and Seoul National Hospital. The government plans to continue its efforts throughout the week with events and campaigns across the country to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
Jeong Yun-soon, president of the Korean Life Respect Hope Foundation, stated that community, private sector, and public participation are all essential for suicide prevention, and pledged to work towards establishing a culture of respect for life.
