* Korean Chemical Society (1997), 
* National science award in chemistry from the South Korean government (2000), 
* Distinguished Service Knight Medal from the French Government (Palmes Academiques Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques: 2003)
* 1st Class National Science Medal (2006)
* Korean Best Scientist Award from the President of South Korea (2007)
* Role Model in Science from the South Korean government
* Award of Fellow from the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (2008)
* Culture award in science from Seoul City (2010)
* Academic award from Ewha Womans University (2012). 
* Permanent member of Korean Academy of Science and Technology (2002).