Prof. Chan Hyeong Kim of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Hanyang University and Prof. Hee Seo of Jeonbuk National University, an alumnus of Prof. Kim's laboratory, received government awards at the 15th Nuclear Safety and Promotion Day ceremony held on December 29, 2025.

Prof. Kim received the Presidential Citation and Prof. Seo the Prime Minister's Citation, in recognition of their contributions to nuclear and radiation safety.

The awards raise the standing of the Radiation Engineering Laboratory in Korea's nuclear and radiation safety field.