Professor Yoon Sang-won of the Department of History, College of Humanities, Jeonbuk National University (JBNU; President Yang O-bong) received the Udang Academic Award, which is presented to scholars who have contributed to research on the history of the independence movement.

The award is presented by the Udang Education and Culture Foundation (Chairman Lee Jong-chan) to honor scholars with notable contributions to the study of the independence movement and to carry on the legacy of Udang (友堂) Lee Hoe-young (1867–1932), an independence activist.

JBNU Professor Yoon Sang-won was recognized for uncovering archival materials related to independence movement activities in the Russian region, contributing to research on the history of the armed independence movement and General Hong Beom-do.

Professor Yoon said, "I am very pleased that my various studies aimed at advancing the history of our independence movement appear to have been recognized through this award," and added, "I will devote myself further to research so that the independence efforts of previous generations may be long remembered by future generations."