Fundraising Campaign for 69 Myanmar International Students at a University in Busan ... Statement Supporting Democratization Also Issued

Pukyong National University Student Council to Announce Statement at 10 AM on the 2nd in Han Eoulter

Students and Faculty to Support Scholarships and Living Expenses for Myanmar International Students

Statement supporting Myanmar democratization to be announced by the Pukyong National University Student Council on the 2nd.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Students at a national university in Busan are set to issue a statement supporting the democratization of Myanmar.

The Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-su) Student Council (President Cho Young-seok, 4th year, Department of Systems Management Engineering) plans to announce a statement supporting Myanmar's democratization at 10 a.m. on the 2nd at the Hanoulter in Daeyeon Campus.

President Cho Young-seok and other Pukyong National University students will hold a statement announcement event with Myanmar international students, stating, "We urge an end to indiscriminate massacres and call for democracy, peace, and safety to be guaranteed for the people of Myanmar."

President Cho emphasized the background of supporting Myanmar's democratization, saying, "We also have a history of resistance where we risked our lives fighting against military dictatorship. Because we know that pain, we cannot turn a blind eye or overlook it."

Currently, 69 Myanmar international students are enrolled at Pukyong National University in undergraduate and graduate programs.

At the event, a representative of the Myanmar international students at Pukyong National University is expected to say, "The worsening situation in Myanmar is very concerning, and with overseas remittances blocked, the lives of Myanmar students are becoming increasingly difficult. We are grateful for the solidarity of Pukyong National University students who understand and support our pain."

Following the statement announcement, the Pukyong National University Student Council plans to conduct fundraising activities to support Myanmar international students among Pukyong National University students.

Kim Young-mok, Director of Student Affairs at Pukyong National University, said, "The university administration also plans to provide tuition and living expenses support for Myanmar students studying at the school. As students unite to share difficulties, the university will also strive to actively support international students."

Additionally, faculty and staff groups at Pukyong National University have decided to actively participate in fundraising activities to support Myanmar students.

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