Korean composer Unsuk Chin has won the 2012 Ho-Am Prize. The award, which is the most prestigious prize within the arts sector in Korea, amounts to €200,000. The presentation ceremony in will be held in Seoul on 1 June, in the presence of Unsuk Chin.

The Ho-Am prize recognises "those who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of Culture and The Arts through their creative efforts and accomplishments".

[source: hoamprize.samsungfoundation.org]