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‘Popera’ singer Lim Hyung-joo to receive US presidential award

February 17, 2015
During the press conference at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Lim made a surprise announcement that he will be performing at the 41st Annual Korean Festival's closing ceremony on Sunday. (The Korea Times / Park Hyun-jung)

South Korean “Popera” star, Lim Hyung-joo performed at downtown Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre on September 27, 2014. (Korea Times file)

SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korean operatic pop tenor Lim Hyung-joo will receive a cultural honor from U.S. President Barack Obama, his management agency said Tuesday.

Lim was chosen as a recipient of this year’s U.S. Presidential Culture Awards in recognition of his contribution to promoting friendly ties between South Korea and the United States by participating in a series of concerts to mark common anniversaries of the two nations, DGNcom said.