The event brought together roughly 350 attendees, including family members, Confucian scholars, and citizens, to reinforce traditional ethics.
Recognizing Dedication Across Gyeonggi Province
The ceremony, jointly hosted by the Sungkyunkwan Yudo-hoe Gyeonggi Provincial Headquarters and the Gyeonggi Provincial Headquarters of the pan-national Etiquette Living Practice Movement Headquarters, sought to spotlight community members who embody traditional filial values. Among the 31 recipients of filial son, filial daughter, and filial wife awards was Yu Byeong-ok (65) of Bogae-myeon, who received the Sungkyunkwan President’s Commendation.
Nominated by the Anseong Hyanggyo, Yu was recognized for her dedicated caregiving under challenging economic conditions for her 100-year-old mother-in-law. The honors included commendations issued under the names of the Sungkyunkwan President, the President of the Sungkyunkwan Yudo-hoe Headquarters, and the Gyeonggi Provincial Governor.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Honorees | 31 individuals (filial sons, daughters, and wives) |
| Date Held | October 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Institute, Suwon |
| Notable Recipient | Yu Byeong-ok (Bogae-myeon, Anseong) – Sungkyunkwan President’s Commendation |
Educational Sessions and Official Addresses
Before the awards presentation, the program featured traditional virtue education and video screenings detailing the filial acts of King Jeongjo. Lecturer Park Kwang-young delivered a session drawing on the Analects and the Classic of Filial Piety, framing filial piety and fraternal love as the foundation of benevolence and all moral actions. Classic examples of devotion, such as Min Son’s single-layer garment, Meng Zong’s tears for bamboo, Wang Xiang’s breaking of ice, and Lao Laizi’s play, were highlighted to illustrate the enduring principles of filial duty.
Opening remarks were delivered by Association President Lee Jong-mok, alongside congratulatory addresses from Sungkyunkwan President Choi Jong-soo and Yudo-hoe Headquarters President Lee Kwon-jae.
