The finalists selected for Culture and Creativity Award 2024–25 have carved a career for themselves in arts and culture. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate their artistic ingenuity, influence and creativity. 

※ The order is in alphabetical order by name.

Chang Hee Lee

Chang Hee Lee (Royal College of Art, Goldsmiths University of London)

Associate Professor of Department of Industrial Design, KAIST

Dr Lee served as a Programme Leader in the world-renowned interdisciplinary IDE programme, jointly run by the RCA and Imperial College London. Now he's recognised as a Rising Design Star (UK Design Council) and invited FRSA. His research, exploring the intersection of design and engineering, has been published in top journals. He collaborates with leading institutions like Harvard, NASA, and MIT, pushing the boundaries of design.

Jean Hur

Jean Hur (University of Leicester)

Director of OTT.Global Business, MBC

Jean has over 25 years of experience in international film and TV distribution, specialising in expanding Korean content globally, particularly in emerging markets. Currently at MBC, she is responsible for format sales of MBC shows to Europe and USA and co-develops formats with international partners, on top of overseeing TV festival entries of MBC content.

Sora Park

Sora Park (Goldsmiths University of London)

Artist

Sora Park is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Seoul who grounds her work in the discipline of sculpture. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally at institutions such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul), the Kimheesoo Art Center (Seoul), the South London Gallery (London), and the Royal Academy of Arts (London). She also works as a lecturer at universities.