Korean polar scientist receives Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Former Korea Polar Research Institute chief Kang Sung-ho is the first Korean to receive the honor, conferred mainly on foreign nationals and Norwegians living abroad for service in the interest of Norway and humanity. 2026.7.30
Norwegian honor Ambassador of Norway to Korea Anne Kari H. Ovind, left, presents Kim Miy-He, professor emeritus at the Theatre and Film Department of Hanyang University, the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her work translating Henrik Ibsen’s plays at Norway's… 2023.8.4
![Ambassador of Norway to Korea Anne Kari H. Ovind, left, presents Kim Miy-He, professor emeritus at the Theatre and Film Department of Hanyang University, the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her work translating Henrik Ibsen’s plays at Norway's diplomatic residence in Seoul on Thursday. Kim has been appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit by His Majesty King Harald V of Norway for her work translating all of Henrik Ibsen’s plays and for her contribution to making Henrik Ibsen and his plays known in Korea, according to the Norwegian Embassy in Seoul. [EMBASSY OF NORWAY IN KOREA]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11648415.jpg?imageId=11648415&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)