AWARDS |
| 1964 | The Prize for the Highest Academic Achievement at the Graduation from
Seoul National University, by the Prime Minister of Korean Government |
| 1991 | Korean Music Award in Composition, by Korean Musicians' Association, Inc. |
| 1996 | Baiknam Award for the best professor of the year, by Hanyang University |
| 1998 | Korea Composition Award in Chamber Music section, by Korean Musicians' Association, Inc. |
| 2002 | Jade Medal of the Culture by the President of the Republic of Korea |
| 2005 | Arts Award of the Year 2005 (Symphonic Poem 'October'), by Arts Council Korea |
| 2008 | Red Stripes Medal of Service Merit by the President of the Republic of Korea |