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AMCHAM CEOs Raise 150 Million Won for Youth Scholarships... Highest Amount Ever

'AMCHAM CEO Service Night' Held
CEOs Serve Meals Directly to Attendees
Supporting Over 200 Students Annually

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) gathered together to raise funds for a youth scholarship program.


The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) successfully hosted the 'AMCHAM CEO Service Night' on the 6th at Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. This annual scholarship fundraising event, organized by the Partners for the Future Foundation-AMCHAM's charitable arm-brings together leaders from the domestic and international global business community to make donations in support of university students who continue their studies despite financial hardship.


Marking its 18th year, this year's event was held on the largest scale ever to celebrate the foundation's 25th anniversary. Forty-one CEOs and executives from AMCHAM member companies served as waiters, personally providing heartfelt meals to approximately 440 attendees, further emphasizing the value of sharing. A total of 150 million won was raised at the event, surpassing last year's 120 million won and setting a new record. All proceeds will be delivered as scholarships to financially challenged university students through the Partners for the Future Foundation.


AMCHAM CEOs Raise 150 Million Won for Youth Scholarships... Highest Amount Ever James Kim, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), is serving food at the 'AMCHAM CEO Service Night' held on the 6th at Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. AMCHAM.

James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AMCHAM, stated, "AMCHAM CEO Service Night is a meaningful occasion where business leaders gather each year to reflect on the importance of sharing and to create positive change in society. Thanks to the active participation and warm hearts of so many CEOs this year, we were able to raise the largest amount of funds in the event’s history. I sincerely thank you all."


He continued, "As the Partners for the Future Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, I look forward to the continued interest and participation of our member companies so that we can deliver hope and opportunities to even more students. AMCHAM and the Partners for the Future Foundation will consistently support talented students in overcoming financial difficulties and pursuing their dreams."


Established in 2000, the Partners for the Future Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 4,900 students to date and continues to support about 200 students each year.


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