Song Gyeweon, Honorary Professor at Yeungnam University, Donates 100 Million Won to University Development Fund

Song Gye-won (83), Professor Emeritus at Yeungnam University, has donated 100 million KRW to the university's development fund.

On the morning of the 16th, Professor Emeritus Song Gye-won met with Yeungnam University President Choi Oechul and expressed his wish to contribute to the university's development by donating 100 million KRW. Since being appointed as a professor at Yeungnam University College of Medicine in 1983, Professor Song has devoted himself to education and research for the advancement of the College of Medicine and the nurturing of students until his retirement in 2006.

Professor Song Gyewon, Honorary Professor at Yeungnam University (left), is taking a commemorative photo with Choi Waechul, President of Yeungnam University, after donating 100 million won to the development fund.

Professor Emeritus Song said, "Teaching students at the university was rewarding, but it was also a time when I was able to learn a lot myself. I have always thought that I should be of some help to my students, who are the seeds that will lead the medical field in the future," and added, "I hope Yeungnam University will continue to develop and that my support will help my students achieve their dreams. Even from afar, I will always cheer for Yeungnam University."

In response, President Choi Oechul said, "Professor Song has been a crucial foundation for what Yeungnam University College of Medicine is today. We are already grateful that he continues to support the university and his students quietly even after retirement, and I sincerely thank him, as president, for making such a generous donation," adding, "We will do our utmost so that students, encouraged by Professor Song's support, can study in a better environment and grow into talents who contribute to the common prosperity of the global community beyond Korea."

Professor Emeritus Song Gye-won dedicated himself to nurturing future generations for 23 years after his appointment in 1983. He contributed to the university's development by serving as Director of the Medical Library at the Medical Center, Director of the Clinical Medical Research Institute, Director of Yeungnam University Hospital from 1989 to 1991, and President and Vice President for Medical Affairs of Yeungnam University Medical Center from 1999 to 2001.

For his contributions to the advancement of the medical field, he received a Prime Minister's Commendation in 2006.

During his tenure, Professor Song made donations, and with this recent contribution of 100 million KRW to the development fund, he has become a member of Yeungnam University's high-value donor club, "Cheonma Honors." "Cheonma Honors" is Yeungnam University's donor recognition program that selects individuals and organizations who have contributed at least 100 million KRW to the development fund and have made significant contributions to the university's progress and possess high social recognition and influence.

Yeungnam University announced that it will hold an award ceremony for Professor Emeritus Song's "Cheonma Honors Certificate" at a later date.