An Se-young and Do-hyung Kim receive Pony Chung Young Leader Award

The Pony Chung Foundation has selected badminton star An Se-young and Professor Do-hyung Kim of the University of Pennsylvania as the recipients of the 7th Pony Chung Young Leader Award. The award recognizes innovators under the age of 40 who have created positive social change.

An Se-young, a national badminton representative, was honored for her resilience and achievements, including winning gold medals at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as completing a women's singles ‘Grand Slam’. The foundation noted her courage in addressing issues within the sports community.

Professor Do-hyung Kim was recognized for his scientific contributions in the field of nano-electrochemistry. His research focuses on mapping atomic-scale reaction sites at the interface of solid catalysts and liquids to improve the efficiency of energy conversion and chemical manufacturing processes. He has published extensively in journals such as Nature and Science.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 25 at the Pony Chung Hall in Seoul. Each recipient will receive a trophy and 50 million won.