On May 8, 2017, the 45th Parents' Day Celebration Event was held in Jangchung Arena in Jung-gu, Seoul, and Deacon Hyungjong Kim, age 56, of Canaan Mission and Parish 9 of Manmin Central Church received the 'Devoted Son Citation' from the mayor of Seoul.

Although he belongs to the first class of the visually disabled, for the last 21 years he has taken good care of his mother who is now 99 years old.

He said, "I just did what I have to do, so I am a little ashamed to receive this great prize. But I feel thankful. I just wanted to give true love and fulfill my duty in my place when I saw my church's Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee practicing love for people by helping them."