Boss of Copy Shop Who Spent 20 Million Won "It's Really Hard Now, But I Earned Thanks to University"

The Story Behind Joo Kwangje, CEO of Bukyungsa, Donating to Pukyong National University

Pukyungsa CEO Jo Gwangje (left) is presenting a development fund of 20 million won to Pukyung National University President Jang Youngsoo on the 19th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The past year was truly wasted due to COVID-19. Running a ‘bokssatjip’ (copy shop) and enjoying the small earnings from spare change had been a fun way to forget fatigue, but the university campuses without students were so tough that even their thin wallets disappeared.

Amid this, the owner invested a large sum in the university. The owner of the ‘bokssatjip’ in front of the university wanted to express gratitude to the university and generously donated a large amount, warming the surroundings.

National Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-soo) proudly announced that Jo Gwang-je, CEO (50) of Pukyongsa, a printing and copying company located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, donated 20 million won to the university development fund on the 19th.

On that day, CEO Jo visited the president’s office on the 3rd floor of the university headquarters and said to President Jang Young-soo, “Thanks to the many Pukyong National University professors, students, and staff who are our main customers, we were able to establish ourselves in this university area. I want to convey my gratitude even if just a little,” and donated 20 million won.

CEO Jo opened and has been operating Pukyongsa since 2015 near the side gate of Pukyong National University Daeyeon Campus, providing services such as producing booklets for schools, companies, and government offices, as well as printing and copying academic theses for students.

CEO Jo said, “There were many difficulties in the early days of opening, but as word of mouth spread well among Pukyong National University people and users increased, the business stabilized. Now I want to give back that grace.”

He is also an alumnus from the Department of Chemistry, class of ’91, at Pukyong National University. His affection for his alma mater was also a motivation for this donation.

He said, “Pukyong National University is where I spent my entire twenties through both undergraduate and master’s programs. If I can contribute even a little to the development of my alma mater, I would be truly happy.”

CEO Jo added, “When I was about to graduate from university and faced difficulties during the IMF crisis, the advice of Professor Kim Young-il, my advisor, was a great help. Now, I also receive much support from Professor Jeong Won-gyo of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Pukyong National University, who is both a junior and a customer. During this even more difficult time due to COVID-19, I want to offer some help to Pukyong National University and my juniors.”

The university is aware that CEO Jo’s donation was made under difficult conditions due to decreased sales caused by COVID-19.

CEO Jo said, “Although these are difficult times, I am continuing efforts to find new clients. If everyone stays strong and finds ways to help each other, I believe we can wisely overcome this period.”

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