[Photo&] Director Maggie Kang of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Receives 'Order of Cultural Merit'

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency will hold the '2025 Korea Content Awards Ceremony' on the 10th to honor those who have contributed to the development of the content industry. Director Maggie Kang of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' will receive the 'Order of Cultural Merit'.

Director Kang was recognized for her contributions to the overseas expansion of K-Culture through the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'. This year's awards ceremony will introduce a new category for contributions to overseas expansion, contributions to the development of the broadcasting and video industry, contributions to the development of the gaming industry, and contributions to the development of the content industry, awarding a total of 24 individuals across 4 categories.

Director Kim Won-seok of the drama 'Socks Were Completely Deceived' and writer Park Ji-eun of 'Queen of Tears' will receive cultural awards, while Park Young-seok, CEO of Fan Entertainment, and Yoon Hyun-jun, CEO of Studio Slam, will receive presidential citations. The comic 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' and the animation 'King of Kings', along with the character 'Dalnim', have been honored with the Presidential Award.

Minister Choi Hwi-young stated, "We will spare no effort in providing comprehensive support so that our content industry can continuously leap forward to the world."