Kim Sang Ok has made a great contribution to the development of the nation's science and technology by displaying intense loyalty to the party and the leader and devoting creative wisdom and enthusiasm.

Kwangmyong Encyclopedia helps officials and people raise the levels of political theories and cultural knowledge as required by the building of a thriving socialist nation and the age of knowledge-based economy.

A decree of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly on awarding the prize was promulgated on Feb. 6.