Gyeongsang National University-Korea Land and Housing Corporation Collaboration, 150 Million KRW Donation to University Development Fund

Support for Open Ecological Campus, Creation of Carbon-Neutral Rest and Cultural Park

LH is donating a development fund to Gyeongsang National University.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Gyeongsang National University and Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) are collaborating to develop the Gyeongsang National University campus into an open campus shared with citizens.

Gyeongsang National University and LH are working together to improve the living conditions and quality of life for employees and families of public institutions relocated to the Innovation City, as well as for Jinju citizens.

On the 23rd at 4 p.m., LH donated 150 million KRW to the university development fund to support the open ecological campus at the reception room on the 3rd floor of the university headquarters at Gajwa Campus, Gyeongsang National University.

The fund transfer ceremony was attended by about 10 people, including President Kwon Soon-ki, university headquarters officials, and Park Dong-seon, head of LH Regional Balanced Development Headquarters.

Gyeongsang National University and LH plan to use the development fund to create a park around the main stadium at Gajwa Campus.

The area around the main stadium at Gajwa Campus is adjacent to the GNU Sports Complex, an open sports facility operated by Gyeongsang National University, and serves as a space for rest and culture for university members, public institution employees and their families in Innovation City, as well as Jinju citizens.

Gyeongsang National University plans to remove the stands and earthen walls around the main stadium at Gajwa Campus, level the ground, and plant trees and grass.

The surrounding walking paths will be paved with soil concrete. Once construction is completed, the area around the main stadium at Gajwa Campus will be transformed into a cultural space for walking, resting, and other activities for the general public and users of the GNU Sports Complex.

A university official said, “We plan to secure additional funds beyond the development fund donated by LH to complete the project,” adding, “We are carrying out the project to create a space shared by the university and local residents.”

President Kwon Soon-ki said, “Gyeongsang National University is reopening its facilities and spaces to citizens, becoming a university that grows together with the region,” and expressed gratitude, saying, “We appreciate LH’s understanding and participation in the project.”

Park Dong-seon, head of LH Regional Balanced Development Headquarters, said, “We will carry out social contribution projects that improve residents’ quality of life and develop local communities through collaboration with regional universities.”

Since relocating to Jinju Innovation City in 2017, LH has continuously contributed to the development fund to support Gyeongsang National University’s startup support and the creation of an open campus.

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