Oct 28, 2026 · 6 min · 9 segments
Yoo Jae Suk to receive South Korea's highest cultural honor after 35 years in entertainment... 🎙️ **Podcast Disclaimer & Article Credits** This podcast is presented for Korean Entertainment News…
Jorge Sokto receives South Korea's highest cultural honor after 35 years in the entertainment industry.
So congratulations to him, according to Ten Asia on October 27th.
Your JSU has been selected as a recipient of this year's Order of Culture, the Cultural Merit, the highest honour presented at the awards.
The relevant motion was approved at a cabinet meeting earlier that morning following President Lee Ye-myung's approval.
The specific grade of the honor has not been yet disclosed.
The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards is a government recognition program hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and organized by the Korean Creative Content Agency.
The awards recognize the contributions of entertainers and other cultural figures.
while promoting the social standing of those working in popular arenas in the cultural field of Korea.
This year, approximately 31 honours will be presented across four categories.
The Order of Culture, Marriage Presidential Commendation, Prime Minister's Commendation, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation.
Since then, he has spent 35 years in the entertainment industry, leading numerous hit variety shows, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, How Do You Play, and You Quiz on the Block.
Among entertainers who begin their careers in comedy, Lee Gwang-kyo, received the Bogwan Order of the Culture Merit.
The third grade in 2017.
Last year, the late comedian and entertainer Yeon Hyo Song was awarded by the Ogwan Order of Cultural Merit in South Korea.
This is the fourth grade.
Jorge Sokto receives South Korea's highest cultural honor after 35 years in the entertainment industry.
So congratulations to him, according to Ten Asia on October 27th.
Your JSU has been selected as a recipient of this year's Order of Culture, the Cultural Merit, the highest honour presented at the awards.
The relevant motion was approved at a cabinet meeting earlier that morning following President Lee Ye-myung's approval.
The specific grade of the honor has not been yet disclosed.
The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards is a government recognition program hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and organized by the Korean Creative Content Agency.
The awards recognize the contributions of entertainers and other cultural figures.
while promoting the social standing of those working in popular arenas in the cultural field of Korea.
This year, approximately 31 honours will be presented across four categories.
The Order of Culture, Marriage Presidential Commendation, Prime Minister's Commendation, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation.
Since then, he has spent 35 years in the entertainment industry, leading numerous hit variety shows, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, How Do You Play, and You Quiz on the Block.
Among entertainers who begin their careers in comedy, Lee Gwang-kyo, received the Bogwan Order of the Culture Merit.
The third grade in 2017.
Last year, the late comedian and entertainer Yeon Hyo Song was awarded by the Ogwan Order of Cultural Merit in South Korea.
This is the fourth grade.
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