"The government's highest honor in popular culture"… Yoo Jae-suk to receive "Cultural Merit Medal" after 36 years since debut [Star Issue]

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Comedian Yoo Jae-suk (54) is set to receive the "Cultural Merit Medal" at the "2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards."

According to TenAsia on the 27th, Yoo has been nominated as a recipient of the Cultural Merit Medal at the "2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards," which will be held at 6 p.m. on the 29th at the Haerom Theater in the National Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul. The Cultural Merit Medal is the highest rank within the Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

Now in its 17th edition, the "Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards" is the "government's most prestigious award in the field of popular culture and arts," aimed at elevating the social status of popular culture and arts across various fields—including actors, singers, comedians, directors, writers, voice actors, and producers—and encouraging those who have contributed to the development of popular culture and the spread of Hallyu.

Candidates were selected through public nominations and expert recommendations, while the final recipients are determined based on a comprehensive review of factors such as the duration of their achievements, activity records, and social contributions. This year, awards will be presented in the categories of ▲Cultural Merit Medal, ▲Presidential Commendation, ▲Prime Minister's Commendation, and ▲Minister of Culture's Commendation.

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