| International Award of Japan Society of Coordination Chemistry, The first woman awardee (2014. 9. 19) - Japan Society of Coordination Chemistry |
| Korea Science Award (2008) - President of Korea, Ministry of Science & Technology |
| Beechumi Women Great Award (2006) - Samsung Foundation |
| The Best Kyunggi Alumni Award (2006) - Alumnae Association of Kyunggi Girl's High School |
| Star Faculty (2005) - Ministry of Education |
| Selected Scientists to be and to imitate (2004. 4) - Ministry of Science and Technology |
| The 1st Award for Women Scientists and Engineers (2001. 12. 27) - Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Excellent Research Award (1999. 4. 23) - Korean Chemical Society, Division of Inorganic Chemistry |
| The 9th Excellent Research Paper Award (1999. 4. 30) - The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies |