Donation of 50 Million Won to Natural Science High School Following Gurye Middle School

Jang Yong-gap, Chairman of the Gurye Scholarship Foundation

Jang Yong-gap, Chairman of the Gurye Scholarship Foundation

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[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] On the 6th, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that Jang Yong-gap, chairman of the Gurye Scholarship Foundation, donated 50 million won in junior love scholarship to Jeonnam Natural Science High School located in Gurye.


Chairman Jang Yong-gap donated a total of 100 million won in scholarships, including 50 million won to Gurye Middle School.


Chairman Jang said, "I want to provide hope and strength so that our juniors at our alma mater in Gurye can overcome COVID-19 and flood damage and study hard," adding, "I hope this will help students who are financially disadvantaged but have a strong passion for learning or promising students in arts and physical education."


A county official expressed gratitude, saying, "We are very thankful to Chairman Jang Yong-gap for donating 50 million won to Jeonnam Natural Science High School following the 50 million won scholarship to Gurye Middle School," and added, "This will be a great support to students facing difficulties."


Chairman Jang Yong-gap was born in Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, graduated from the 17th class of Gurye Middle School, and the 16th class of Gurye Agricultural High School (currently Jeonnam Natural Science High School). He is the founder and CEO of Hwawon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and served as the 13th and 14th president of the Gurye-gun Hometown Association in Seoul.



He currently serves as the 7th chairman of the Gurye Scholarship Foundation and is the 5th member of the Honor Society Gurye, a high-donation club for donors contributing over 100 million won.


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