# South Korean ESG and innovation awards > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-esg-and-innovation-awards > Updated: 2026-09-29T11:51:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In September 2026, various South Korean organizations and public institutions received national recognition for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and innovative social models. Initially, the Incheon Tourism Organization and Hanwha Asset Management were honored at the National Contribution Awards. The Incheon Tourism Organization received the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Award for eco-friendly tourism programs, while Hanwha Asset Management received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award for its responsible investment systems and youth support funds. Later in the month, local public institutions were recognized at the Local Public Institution Innovation Excellence Awards. The Incheon Facilities Corporation won the Grand Prize for green park management strategies that reduced carbon emissions and saved budget costs. Additionally, the Gyeonggi Housing & Urban Development Corporation received an Excellence Award for creating an equity-accumulation housing model designed to assist young people and newlyweds with property ownership. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: South Korean public agencies win innovation awards for ESG and housing models Incheon Facilities Corporation and GH won top honors at the 2026 Local Public Institution Innovation Awards for ESG park management and pioneering equity-accumulation housing models. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-public-agencies-win-innovation-awards-for-esg-and-housing-models ### 2026-09-16: Incheon Tourism Organization and Hanwha Asset Management receive ESG awards Incheon Tourism Organization and Hanwha Asset Management received ministerial awards at the 2026 National Contribution Awards for excellence in ESG management and social contribution. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-tourism-organization-and-hanwha-asset-management-receive-esg-awards --- Cite as: South Korean ESG and innovation awards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-esg-and-innovation-awards