Lee Seungyeon of Songhyeon Girls' High School in Daegu Wins Grand Prize at "High School Chef Cooking Competition" and Donates 1 Million Won to Underprivileged Children

The Nam-gu District Office of Daegu announced on January 6 that Lee Seungyeon, a second-year student at Songhyeon Girls' High School who lives in Daemyeong 9-dong, won the grand prize at the "Youth Cooking Competition: High School Chef Ramen War" hosted by Nongshim in 2025 and donated the prize money of 1 million won to support underprivileged children in the local community.

Lee Seungyeon has consistently pursued her dream of becoming a chef who brings happiness to people through cooking. She has demonstrated dedication and passion by obtaining four major culinary certifications in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine. Winning the grand prize is a valuable achievement that reflects her persistent efforts and challenges.

Lee Seungyeon, a second-year student at Daegu Songhyeon Girls' High School (left), is donating the prize money of 1 million won as a donation to help neighbors together with Jo Jaegu, Mayor of Nam-gu, Daegu (center), after winning the grand prize at the High School Chef Cooking Competition.

In particular, she moved the local community by not only celebrating her award but also donating a portion of her prize money to children in difficult circumstances, embodying the spirit of sharing and putting her dreams into action.

Lee Seungyeon stated, "I wanted to pass on the opportunities and encouragement I received through cooking as hope to other children and teenagers," and expressed her determination to continue pursuing her dreams.

Jo Jaegu, Mayor of Nam-gu, commented, "I am very proud of Lee Seungyeon's warm heart in sharing her achievements with her neighbors. She is delivering great hope and inspiration to the community. We will continue to actively support young people so they can pursue their dreams and have a positive impact on society."