The Master craftsman in the making of Janggu, a traditional Korean musical instrument which has an hourglass-shaped body with two heads made from animal skin

1. Special prize and grand prize at the 28th annual Korean Modern Art Exhibition, modern crafts division (2007)

2. Prize in the 38th National Handicraft Exhibition(2008)

3. Grand prize of environment, awarded by environment newspaper(in the category of art)(2009)

4. Initiated as a master in crafts in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do (the 3rd)(2010)

5. Prize of Excellence in the 1st National Traditional Musical Instrument Production Contest(2010)

6. Grand prize in Muju Handicraft Exhibition (2013)

7. Currently, President of Kooklimwon, a manufacturer of Korean musical instruments