The 93-Year-Old Grandmother's 'Pure Love' Who Donated a Scholarship Fund in Honor of Her Husband

Donation of Real Estate Worth 200 Million KRW to Chonnam National University for Husband 50 Years After His Passing

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A grandmother approaching 100 years old, who was once featured on a broadcast as a 90-year-old studying English, is moving those around her by donating a scholarship fund in honor of her husband, who passed away 50 years ago.

According to Chonnam National University on the 12th, on the 10th, grandmother Jang Gyeongrye (93), who lives in Gwangju Metropolitan City, donated real estate worth approximately 200 million KRW as an in-kind scholarship to be used for nurturing outstanding students.

Grandmother Jang said, “Since I became alone at the age of forty-six, I have lived my entire life doing my best while carrying the heavy responsibility of being a mother,” and added, “My last life task was to do good for society, and today I have fulfilled that wish.”

She continued, “I hope this real estate will be sold and used valuably for students from financially difficult families,” and stated, “Since I raised my children alone and received much help from my clan, I hope the scholarship will be named ‘Pyeonggang Chae Clan Chae Gyubin Scholarship’ after the clan and my husband’s name.”

She also added, “I hope the scholarship recipients grow into healthy members of society in accordance with this intention.”

Chung Byungseok, president of Chonnam National University, said, “The lady’s warm heart will be a great strength to each scholarship student,” and added, “We will devote ourselves to nurturing excellent talents so that the deceased’s name and the clan’s name will shine even more.”

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