Mokpo Maritime University President Park Seong-hyun Donates Entire Emergency Disaster Relief Fund

Participation in the 'Deokbune Challenge' Campaign

President Park Seong-hyun participated in the relay campaign "Thanks to You Challenge," which supports medical staff dedicated to preventing the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Mokpo National Maritime University)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] According to Mokpo National Maritime University on the 8th, President Park Seong-hyun decided to donate the full amount of the emergency disaster relief fund based on a four-person household due to COVID-19.

President Park Seong-hyun stated, “I decided to donate to help the citizens and beloved students who are struggling due to COVID-19 to overcome it as soon as possible and return to their daily lives.”

Additionally, President Park participated in the ‘Thanks Challenge’ to express respect and gratitude to the medical staff who are dedicating themselves to responding to COVID-19 at this very moment and to the citizens who have joined social distancing to prevent the spread.

President Park Seong-hyun said, “I sincerely thank the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency officials, all medical staff, and volunteers who are working hard to overcome COVID-19,” and added, “I will do my best to further support students struggling in this difficult situation to overcome COVID-19 and return to campus life.”

President Park Seong-hyun, who was nominated by Chairman Lee Kwon-hee of the Korea Maritime Pilots Association and Chairman Jeong Tae-soon of the Korea Shipowners’ Association, nominated CEO Jeong Jong-taek of Kanevicom Co., Ltd., Vice President Yang Jin-ho of Daehan Shipping Co., Ltd., and CEO Jeong Dae-seong of Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. as the next participants to continue the ‘Thanks Challenge.’

The ‘Thanks Challenge’ is a public participation campaign that expresses gratitude and respect through sign language in photos or videos to medical staff who are doing their utmost for COVID-19 treatment.

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