Realizing Shared Human Values... Pukyong National University Holds Joint Launch Ceremony for UN Supporters and Social Contribution Volunteer Corps

The joint launch ceremony of the 'Pukyung UN Supporters' and the 'PKNU Social Contribution Volunteer Group' is taking place.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] On the afternoon of the 19th, Pukyong National University held a joint launching ceremony for student volunteer groups at the Somin Hall on the 2nd floor of the Future Hall.

A total of 90 volunteer students attended the launching ceremony, including 30 members of the ‘Pukyong UN Supporters’ and 60 members of the ‘PKNU Social Contribution Volunteer Group,’ and they began their full-scale activities.

The Pukyong UN Supporters, a student peace volunteer group, directly visit surviving Korean War veterans and their families both domestically and abroad to carry out gratitude activities.

Since the first group was organized in 2009, for 14 years they have visited the world’s only UN Memorial Park near the university to lay flowers and pay respects.

They also support annual events held at the UN Memorial Park, such as the UN Fallen Soldiers Memorial Ceremony and the UN World Peace Day Commemoration.

The PKNU Social Contribution Volunteer Group conducts various volunteer activities to support vulnerable groups in the region and address local issues, including home repairs, briquette sharing, and helping with farm and fishing village labor.

The volunteer group collaborates with related organizations such as the Regional Youth Recovery Center and Aloysius Base 1968 to serve as a ‘Youth Hope Ladder.’

They also engage in activities to help vulnerable youth become independent by supporting their learning activities, mentoring, and experiential activities.

Kim Young-mok, Director of Student Affairs at Pukyong National University, said, “I hope university students grow into wonderful talents who practice the value of sharing through volunteer activities that lead the realization of common human values and the resolution of local community issues.”

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