'Baekban-gihaeng' Heo Young-man receives gratitude plaque... Son accepts on his behalf due to health issues

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'Baekban-gihaeng' creator Heo Young-man received a gratitude plaque.

'On the 9th, TV Chosun presented a gratitude plaque to cartoonist Heo Young-man at its headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, for leading 'Shikgaek: Baekban-gihaeng by Heo Young-man' for seven years.

'Attendees of the event included Hong Du-pyo (Chairman), TV Chosun executives, and production staff, who reflected on the program's past seven years and expressed gratitude for cartoonist Heo Young-man's dedication. Due to health reasons, cartoonist Heo Young-man could not attend in person; his son, Heo Seok-gyun of Heo Young-man Co., Ltd., accepted the plaque on his behalf.

'Shikgaek: Baekban-gihaeng by Heo Young-man,' which premiered in 2019, has been cherished as Korea's representative K-food educational program, capturing humble meals and local stories from across the nation. Through cartoonist Heo Young-man's warm perspective, 'Shikgaek: Baekban-gihaeng by Heo Young-man' resonated deeply with viewers for seven years before concluding with its 353rd episode broadcast on June 21 due to his health issues.

'Despite the regret, cartoonist Heo Young-man wished to express gratitude to viewers who supported him over the years and donated funds to Love's Fruit Social Welfare Foundation.

'Heo Seok-gyun stated, "My father often mentioned that he received more love than deserved while traveling across the nation through 'Baekban-gihaeng' for over seven years." He added, "I was reminded of the warm neighbors I met on-site and want to share that happiness with neighbors in need."

'TV Chosun announced, "'Shikgaek: Baekban-gihaeng by Heo Young-man,' created alongside cartoonist Heo Young-man, was a meaningful journey that re-examined the value of Korea's food culture and local stories. We sincerely thank all viewers who loved the program for seven years."

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