195 Local Talented and Underprivileged Students Supported

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and BNK Financial Group are holding an education donation ceremony. (From left: Lee Seung-jeong, Director of Busan Support Group for Regional Child Support Center; Choi Geum-sik, Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea; Kim Ji-wan, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Kim Seok-jun, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education; Na Young-chan, Chairman of Busan Child Welfare Association)

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and BNK Financial Group are holding an education donation ceremony. (From left: Lee Seung-jeong, Director of Busan Support Group for Regional Child Support Center; Choi Geum-sik, Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea; Kim Ji-wan, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Kim Seok-jun, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education; Na Young-chan, Chairman of Busan Child Welfare Association)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and BNK Financial Group held a donation ceremony for educational contributions on the 23rd.


BNK Financial Group is providing scholarships totaling 285 million KRW to 195 middle and high school students and university students to foster outstanding talent and provide practical educational support for underprivileged students.


Through recommendations from the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, Busan Community Chest of Korea, Busan Child Welfare Association, and the Busan Support Group for Regional Child Support Centers, BNK Financial Group plans to award 1 million KRW each to 100 middle and high school students, 1 to 2 million KRW each to 10 students from gifted schools, and 2 million KRW each to 85 university students.


The donation ceremony was held with the attendance of Superintendent Kim Seok-jun, BNK Financial Group Chairman Kim Ji-wan, Busan Community Chest of Korea Chairman Choi Geum-sik, Busan Child Welfare Association Chairman Na Young-chan, and Director Lee Seung-jung of the Busan Support Group for Regional Child Support Centers.



Superintendent Kim Seok-jun said, “We are grateful for the support that helps students nurture their dreams despite the difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19,” and added, “The Office of Education will also ensure that students grow into citizens who understand and practice the value of ‘sharing.’”


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