In May 2019, Mr. Bottini was requested to apply for an award for contributing to attracting foreign investment and contributions to the South Korean economy.

Out of 27 winners, Mr. Bottini was honored to receive the MOTIE Minister Citation, which is the official citation issued and recognized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The event was held on November 4, 2019 with more than 500 guests in attendance, including global CEOs, foreign embassies, various high-ranking officials of the provinces and major cities.