- Professor Soonhong Min of Yonsei University receives the Academic Grand Prize; Professor Daisik Nam of Inha University receives the Emerging Researcher Award
- New LAPI Outstanding Paper Award promotes industry-academia collaboration and research into next-generation logistics
The 2026 Byongyoon Suh Academic Awards ceremony, established by Byongyoon Suh, Chairman of LOGISALL Group, to promote academic advancement and research in the logistics industry, was held on October 30 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul.
The Byongyoon Suh Academic Awards were established to recognize and encourage researchers who have made outstanding academic contributions to logistics and to inspire future generations of scholars. Held annually during the Korean Logistics Society''s Fall Academic Conference, the awards support research advancement in logistics and supply chain management (SCM) while fostering the development of future industry talent.
This year, Professor Soonhong Min of Yonsei University received the Byongyoon Suh Academic Grand Prize, while Professor Daisik Nam of Inha University was honored with the Byongyoon Suh Emerging Researcher Award. The recipients were selected based on their academic and industrial contributions to the logistics field. Along with commemorative plaques, the Academic Grand Prize recipient received KRW 10 million, while the Emerging Researcher Award recipient received KRW 5 million.
A key highlight of this year''s ceremony was the introduction of the LAPI Outstanding Paper Award, established to encourage academic interest and research related to LAPI (Logistics Alliance for Physical Internet), Korea''s Physical Internet initiative. Led by LOGISALL Group, LAPI aims to maximize logistics efficiency across industries through the sharing and interconnection of logistics resources.
For the inaugural award, research papers were solicited and reviewed through the Korean Logistics Society''s October 2026 special issue under the theme, "Physical Internet Driven by LAPI: Korea''s Next-Generation Logistics Paradigm and Strategic Implications." Four research teams were selected as award recipients.
The winning teams presented their research findings during a dedicated LAPI Outstanding Paper Session at the Fall Academic Conference, discussing the future development of Korea''s Physical Internet and its potential applications in the logistics industry. The session was chaired by Junghoon Park, CEO of LOGISALL Consulting.
Chairman Byongyoon Suh also participated in the awards ceremony for the Undergraduate Research Paper Competition held during the conference. The competition recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate creativity and practical applicability in logistics and SCM research. Several student teams received awards across categories ranging from the Grand Prize to Encouragement Awards.
Chairman Suh stated, "The sustainable development of the logistics industry requires not only innovation in the field but also academic research and the cultivation of future talent to support it." He added, "I hope the newly established LAPI Outstanding Paper Award will broaden academic discussions on Korea''s Physical Internet and serve as a catalyst for translating research achievements into innovation across the logistics industry."
