[Obituary] Lee Kyung-su, Founder of Mokpo Educational Foundation Yeongsin and Yeonghwa Academy, Passes Away

Passed away on the 1st at the age of 93 due to a long-term illness

Honorary President Lee Kyung-soo (aged 93) passed away from an illness on the 1st.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Lee Kyungsoo, Honorary President of Sehan University and founder of the Yeongsin-Yeonghwa Academy Foundation located in Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, passed away from an illness at 11:16 PM on the 1st.

Born in 1929 in Naju, Jeollanam-do, the late Lee served as president of Mokpo Science College and Sehan University.

A medical professional by background, he led the development of regional education and established the Yeongsin-Yeonghwa Academy Foundation.

Currently, the Yeongsin-Yeonghwa Academy Foundation operates five educational institutions: Sehan University, Sehan University Dangjin Campus, Mokpo Science University, Mokpo Girls' Commercial High School, and Mokpo Yeonghwa Middle School.

In 2008, he donated his private assets to establish the Guam Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to promote scholarship programs for nurturing local talent.

The funeral will be held by the Yeongsin-Yeonghwa Academy Foundation, and the funeral hall has been set up at the Mokpo Girls' Commercial High School Magnolia Hall.

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