Mr Milan Kwee was recognized for his exceptional leadership in the promotion of the Korean art of taekwondo by the Korean Association (Singapore) on 9 December 2010 at its Annual Meeting and Celebration at Shangri-la Hotel.
Almost 600 members of the Korean community were present to witness, among other things, the presentation of awards to outstanding Koreans. Among them was Mr Bong Se-Jong, the Chairman, Korean Association (Singapore), who was awarded a distinguished medal from Mr Lee Myung Bak, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Mr Oh-Joon, Ambassador of ROK and the Guest of Honor, presented the award to Mr Bong on behalf of the South Korean President.
In presenting the award to Mr Kwee, Mr Bong said that it was in recognition of his effort which resulted in the proliferation of taekwondo in Singapore and the recognition of the sport in schools.
Mr Bong also wished the STF continued success.
Congratulations, Mr Kwee. The local taekwondo community is proud of you!