'austraLasia' #78

SALESIAN SOCIETY GIVEN NATIONAL HONOUR

by Hilario Seo

SEOUL: 28 May -- The Salesian Society in Korea, along with two other

organisations (YMCA being one) and two individuals, has received an

award from the National Protection Council for Youth for the work it has

done in advancing the cause of youth in poverty. The National

Protection Council for Youth is the top-level youth affairs organ of

Government. The award, presented by Korea's First Lady Mrs Lee Hee Ho

was broadcast via a nation-wide network.