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Laureates

VitaeMysterium

The 4th (2010)

Chin Kyo Hun

Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University

Field of Award

Achievement Award/Humanities

Achievement

Best-known Research: Research on Contemporary Social Ethics
In opposing ethics based on subjectivism, relativism, and utilitarianism, he emphasized rational ideals and practical will in constructing value theories, contributing to the development of ethics as a practical discipline rather than a theory.
He also made a significant contribution to deepening traditional Catholic ethical thought by adhering to an ethical theory that conforms to natural law

Christopher Henry Smith

U.S. Congressman

Field of Award

Achievement Award for Activities

Achievement

Elected to the U.S. Congress as a Republican in 1980. Sworn into Congress in 1981 at the age of 27, he has represented the people of New Jersey's 4th Congressional District ever since, and throughout his career, he has championed the rights and interests of many, from children in slavery to women kidnapped and sold into prostitution, to unborn babies whose chances of coming into this world are threatened. He is internationally recognized for his work in human rights, religious freedom, veterans' treatment, and healthcare.

Teen STAR Korea

Field of Award

Encouragement Award for Activities

Achievement

Sex education organization for adolescents
Educates young people to make responsible choices about their sexuality as individuals of God's creation with nobility and dignity.
It also runs “holistic sexuality” programs for both youth and adults, helping them to understand their sexuality in a holistic way, including emotional, social, spiritual, and rational aspects along with physical aspects, and to establish a sense of identity with their sexuality.
Contributed to the restoration of wholesome sexual values in a society that has been exposed to distorted sexual values.