In May 1988 he was posthumously awarded the Republic of Korea Medal of Order of Merit for National Foundation (건국훈장 대한민국장; 建國勳章 大韓民國章), the most prestigious civil decoration in South Korea.
Pada Mei 1988 ia secara anumerta dianugerahi Republik Korea Medal of Order of Merit untuk Yayasan Nasional (건국 훈장 대한민국 장; 建国 勋章 大韩民国 章), dekorasi sipil paling bergengsi di Republik Korea.