Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation Supports 1,800 Firefighters' Children with 1.9 Billion KRW Over 9 Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation announced on the 9th that it has supported about 1.9 billion KRW to approximately 1,800 children of firefighters over the past nine years through the 'OnDream Love for Country Scholarship Project.'

The 'OnDream Love for Country Scholarship Project' provides scholarships to children of firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty or were injured. As of 2021, it has supported about 4 billion KRW in scholarships to a total of over 2,900 recipients.

The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation supports this initiative to honor those who sacrificed for the safety of the nation and its people and to collectively care for the growth of their children in our society.

This year, the foundation held the 'OnDream Love for Country Scholarship Award Ceremony,' attended by Chairman Kwon Oh-gyu of the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, officials from the Fire Agency, scholarship recipients, and their families.

Chairman Kwon said, "I express my deep gratitude to all firefighters who are devoted under difficult conditions to protect the safety and lives of the people," adding, "The foundation will do its best to honor the noble spirit of sacrifice of these individuals and help their children, our future generation, grow into outstanding individuals."

Scholarship recipient Kang Hee-jin, a child of a firefighter, said, "The scholarship has eased my financial burden, allowing me to focus on my studies," and added, "As a child of a firefighter, I will take pride and strive to become a recognized talent wherever I go."

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