- The Order of Civil Merit by government of South Korea in 2002, honoring his dissemination of Korean traditional philosophy and culture to the world through Dahnhak (Dahn Yoga) and Brain Education and promoting national prestige.

- Fifteen American cities, including Washington, D.C., have declared an “Ilchi Lee Day” in recognition of promoting the health and well-being of its citizens, and contributing to peace education.

- Twenty cities in the United States, including New York City, have declared a “Brain Education Day” or “Brain Education Week”.

From left, Ilchi Lee Day in Gaithersburg in MD, Brain Education Day in NY City, Ilchi Lee Day in Atlanta, GA