Winners of 14th Global Korea Awards — 2

National Council of Governors of Education Award Aspiring runner races toward dream of joining nat'l team Born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother, Song Jae-yeon is a second-year student at Gyeongan Girls’ Middle School in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, and hopes to become a national track and field athlete. Song balances team workouts with individual practice and values steady, cooperative progress. She won the 3,000-meter race in the girls’ under-15 division and placed second in the 1,500-meter event at the 54th National Junior Sports Festival, showcasing discipline, endurance and focus. Despite injuries and a demanding training schedule, she has remained committed and continued to improve. Song also contributes actively to her school’s athletics program, participating responsibly and supporting her teammates as she works toward representing Korea. Special Jury Award Nursing student turns adversity into strength Born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother, Yoon Young-mee is a fourth-year nursing major at Munkyung College in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, and hopesWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times