L&K Biomed, a spinal implant manufacturer, announced on November 3 that it had signed a business agreement with the Science Hall Foundation on October 30 to support underprivileged youth.
The signing ceremony was attended by Kang Gukjin, Chairman of L&K Biomed, Park Gyutaek, Chairman of the Science Hall Foundation, Park Youngwoo, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University, actress Yoon Sohee who serves as an ambassador for the Science Hall Foundation, and about 30 other participants. This agreement is part of a social contribution initiative aimed at providing educational opportunities and a foundation for growth to young people facing economic difficulties.
The two organizations will select science scholarship recipients and provide scholarships through the "Science Club Research Presentation," a program for nurturing young scientific talent. Chairman Park Gyutaek stated, "It is highly meaningful for companies and organizations to join forces in creating an ecosystem for fostering scientific talent," and added, "We will do our utmost to ensure that young people can experience the joy and sense of achievement that comes from science."
As an official sponsor of the Science Hall Foundation, L&K Biomed supports annual talent development programs to identify promising young science and technology students who will lead Korea's future and to provide opportunities for youth to pursue their dreams and challenges in science. Prior to supporting underprivileged youth, the company sponsored the "Future Youth Science Audition" for two consecutive years to discover outstanding scientific talent.
Kang Gukjin, Chairman of L&K Biomed, said, "Nurturing future science and technology talent is the key to national competitiveness," and pledged, "Through this agreement, we will continue to support young people so they can fully pursue their dreams in science."
He added, "L&K Biomed will continue to expand its global network based on world-class technological capabilities and quality competitiveness, and will grow into a global total healthcare group that contributes to the healthy lives of people worldwide."
He also emphasized, "We plan to continue expanding a wide range of social contribution activities to advance science and technology in Korea and foster talent in the years to come."
Kang Gukjin, Chairman of L&K Bio (left), and Park Gyutaek, Chairman of the Science Hall Foundation (right), are posing for a commemorative photo at the sponsorship agreement ceremony for underprivileged youth in science. L&K Biomed.
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