{
  "id": 19290596,
  "title": "Seoul names 10 winners at inaugural 2026 Seoul Design Honors awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/seoul-names-10-winners-at-inaugural-2026-seoul-design-honors-awards-19290596",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261110/seoul-names-10-winners-at-inaugural-2026-seoul-design-honors-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul has announced the ten recipients of its first-ever Seoul Design Honors awards, recognizing projects that have enhanced public spaces, bolstered the city's identity, and enhanced residents' daily lives. The ceremony took place at City Hall on Tuesday, where the Seoul Metropolitan Government bestowed mayoral commendations on four individuals and six companies, selected from a pool of 49 nominees.\n\nThis new accolade was established to celebrate contributions to design development and to promote projects that prioritize people's needs in urban design. The honors draw inspiration from two significant Korean cultural achievements: the angbuilgu, an ancient sundial, and Hunminjeongeum, the original Korean alphabet.\n\nThe individual honorees are Kim Hyun-jung, Jung Mi, Ahn Jang-won, and Cho Yong-jun. Each has made substantial contributions to shaping major public spaces and elevating the city's design standards. Their work encompasses various aspects, including the enhancement of the Han River waterfront, lighting designs for iconic buildings, safety design guidelines, public information systems, and comprehensive urban planning initiatives.",
  "summary": "Seoul named 10 individuals and companies as recipients of its inaugural Seoul Design Honors, recognizing projects that have improved public spaces, strengthened the city's identity and made everyday life safer and more accessible for residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government held the first 2026 Seoul Design Honors ceremony Tuesday at City Hall, presenting mayoral commendations to four…",
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}