"Thank You, IKEA" Multinational Corporation IKEA Dongbusan Branch Donates 200 Million KRW Scholarship to Busan Gijang-gun

Magnus Norberg, the store manager of IKEA Dongbusan, entrusted a scholarship fund of 200 million won to Oh Gyu-seok, the governor of Busan Gijang County Office, on the 5th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The global multinational company 'IKEA,' which sells furniture and household items, has generously donated 200 million KRW to Busan Gijang-gun for the development of local talent.

On the 6th, Gijang-gun announced that on the 5th, the representative of IKEA Dongbusan Branch visited Gijang-gun Mayor Oh Gyu-seok and donated 200 million KRW as a scholarship fund.

This money is planned to be used for students in Gijang-gun who have excellent academic performance and for low-income students.

Magnus Norberg, the manager of IKEA Dongbusan Branch, said, "I am pleased to help students in the Gijang-gun area, who have potential in various industrial fields, to focus on their studies in a better environment," adding, "We will actively listen to the voices of the community and customers and continuously strive to be a good neighbor to the local community in the long term."

Mayor Oh Gyu-seok of Gijang-gun responded, "We will help reduce the burden of educational expenses that have become more difficult for students due to COVID-19."

The Gijang-gun scholarship provides up to 2 million KRW per person within the range of self-paid tuition fees for university students based on academic excellence, welfare, multiple children, and special talents, while elementary, middle, and high school students receive 500,000 KRW per person in the special talent scholarship category.

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