Up to 2 Million KRW Support for 38 Low-Income College Students
Gwitdunami Group Actively Engages in Social Contribution Since 1985... First Scholarship Support in Songpa-gu
Songpa-gu (District Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced on the 30th that Gwitdunami Group has generously donated 50 million KRW in scholarships to nurture local talent.
On May 23rd, a scholarship award ceremony was held at Songpa-gu Office attended by District Mayor Seo Gang-seok and Gwitgyeongseok, CEO of Gwitdunami Holdings. The donated scholarships will be provided to 38 students from low-income and challenging backgrounds within the district who continue their studies. Each of the 26 high school students will receive 1 million KRW, and each of the 12 college students will receive 2 million KRW.
Gwitdunami Group (Chairman Choi Jin-min) has conducted social contributions totaling 51 billion KRW over 38 years through the Gwitdunami Cultural Foundation and Gwitdunami Welfare Foundation, established by founder Chairman Choi Jin-min in 1985 with his private funds. Their efforts include ▲ scholarship programs ▲ academic research support ▲ educational institution support ▲ medical expense assistance ▲ heating support.
This scholarship support marks the first time Gwitdunami Group has provided scholarships to Songpa-gu.
Gwitgyeongseok, CEO of Gwitdunami Holdings, stated, “We hope this scholarship will serve as a solid foundation for Songpa-gu students to grow into future talents.”
Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, expressed, “We are grateful to Gwitdunami Group for supporting scholarships so that students in difficult circumstances do not give up on their education. Songpa-gu will also prioritize administrative support for low-income and socially vulnerable groups to ensure everyone receives necessary opportunities without exclusion and can envision a bright future.”
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