A Doctor Graduated from Chosun University, Who Received Help from His College Advisor, Draws Attention by Giving Back to His Alma Mater

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A doctor who graduated from Chosun University, overcoming difficult family circumstances with a scholarship from a mentor professor during university, has become a topic of conversation by donating 10 million won in development funds to his alma mater to repay the kindness.

The protagonist is Seungkwon Park, a graduate of Chosun University College of Medicine and the director of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Center at Yuseong Sun Hospital.

Director Park recalled, “During my first year in the medical school at Chosun University, my family situation was difficult, making it hard to continue my studies.”

At that time, Director Park said, “After consulting with my mentor professor, he and other fellow professors gathered small amounts to prepare a scholarship for me,” adding, “He also wrote me a letter.”

Even after more than ten years, Director Park vividly remembers the contents of the letter his mentor professor wrote to him.

He recalled, “The letter from my mentor professor said, ‘The help you receive now will be repaid in the future by helping others when you have the opportunity.’”

At the donation ceremony, Chosun University President Youngdon Min, Dean of the College of Medicine Jaeyeol Jeon, Director of the Cancer Malignant Mutation Center Hojin Yoo, and Director of External Cooperation Bongcheol Kim attended.

Alumnus Seungkwon Park said at the development fund donation ceremony, “Thanks to the help of the professors, including my mentor professor, I was able to continue my studies and live with pride as a doctor now,” and added, “Following my professor’s words, I came to donate a scholarship to the school.”

The scholarship fund donated by alumnus Seungkwon Park will be used for research and scholarship programs conducted as part of the medical science human resource development project.

President Youngdon Min stated, “Alumni who received help during their university years do not forget and return to the university to give back after entering society,” and expressed gratitude, saying, “I thank Director Seungkwon Park for practicing sharing.”

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