Jeon Gap-su, President of Gwangju Volleyball Association, Donates 20 Million Won Development Fund to Chosun University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University announced on the 22nd that Jeon Gap-su, president of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Volleyball Association, donated 20 million KRW in development funds to support the nurturing of the Chosun University volleyball team and the advancement of the Department of Physical Education.

At the donation ceremony held the previous day, Jeon Gap-su, president, and Jang Bo-young, executive director of the Gwangju Volleyball Association attended, along with Min Young-don, president of Chosun University, Yoon Oh-nam, director of the Employment and Student Affairs Office, and Ahn Yong-deok, vice dean of the College of Fine Arts and Physical Education.

President Jeon Gap-su took office as the 12th president of the Gwangju Volleyball Association in 2015 and has devoted himself to the development of local volleyball by encouraging volleyball players from underprivileged groups and fostering volleyball teams from elementary to university levels.

He also donated development funds to support the nurturing of volleyball talents in 2014 and 2018.

It is known that President Jeon formed a connection with sports while active as a representative volleyball player of Jangheung during his youth.

After moving away from his hometown, President Jeon founded Dubong Industrial and Baekyang Industrial and succeeded as an entrepreneur. Notably, he prioritizes hiring people with disabilities at Baekyang Industrial, setting an example among local business leaders.

He also gained attention by establishing the country’s first women’s corporate sitting volleyball team, hiring players as employees and operating the team in a way that allows them to balance their athletic activities with their work.

In recognition of these contributions, President Jeon was honored with the ‘Gwangju Citizen Award’ last year.

Additionally, last year, as an advisory member of the National Unification Advisory Council, he was recognized for his contributions to building a foundation for peaceful unification and the development of the council, receiving the Chairman’s (President’s) Commendation from the National Unification Advisory Council this year, and in September this year, he was awarded the Korea Power Leader Award.

President Jeon Gap-su said, “I wish for the infinite development of Chosun University volleyball, which has demonstrated outstanding skills in major competitions, including winning the national championship last year.”

President Min Young-don responded, “We are grateful for the precious donation to nurture talents even in the difficult situation of the sports world due to COVID-19.”