Chosun University Holds Ceremony for 'Gise Do Wi Bon Group Chairman Global Scholarship' Award

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University held the ‘Gise-do Global Scholarship Award Ceremony,’ reflecting the will of Chairman Gise-do of Wibon Group㈜ to nurture future talents.

According to Chosun University on the 21st, the award ceremony held the previous day was attended by Chosun University President Min Young-don, Director of Employment and Student Affairs Yoon Onam, Director of External Cooperation Kim Bong-cheol, Director of General Affairs Park Sang-soon, Deputy Director of External Cooperation Jo Sam-rae, as well as Wibon Group Chairman Gise-do, Executive Director Ki Min-young, and Managing Director Na In-tae.

A total of 56 million KRW in scholarships was awarded, funded by a portion of the rental income from the Rose House built and donated by Wibon Group Chairman Gise-do to Chosun University’s Rose Garden.

Among the 15 scholarship recipients receiving the global scholarship, 13 are participating in exchange programs or language training at Beijing Language and Culture University in China, and 2 are attending the University of Florida in the United States.

Chairman Gise-do said, “Life gains wisdom through many experiences, so students should choose to do what they want and what they are good at and act accordingly,” adding, “Now that this opportunity for experience has come, I hope you pour out your boundless passion and work hard.”

President Min Young-don stated, “As the global scholarship signifies, I hope this international program will be an opportunity to broaden your perspective on the world,” and expressed gratitude, “I also thank Chairman Gise-do for generously supporting the nurturing of future talents.”

Meanwhile, Chairman Ki graduated from the Department of Law at Chosun University and was appointed chairman of Wibon Group in 2012. Since 2007, he has served as vice president of the Chosun University Alumni Association, donating scholarships to nurture future talents, and in 2016, he built and donated the Rose House to Chosun University.

In 2014, Chosun University awarded Chairman Gise-do an honorary doctorate in business administration for practicing corporate social responsibility and presenting a model of an ideal entrepreneur.

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