The Funeral Ceremony for the Late Gwangju University President Kim Hyuk-jong Held at the University Mortuary

People from All Walks of Life Pay Final Respects to the Deceased with Proper Ceremony

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The funeral ceremony for the late Kim Hyeokjong, president of Gwangju University, was held on the morning of the 14th at the Hosimgwan Auditorium on campus.

People from all walks of life gathered to bid farewell to President Kim Hyeokjong. Students and faculty lined the route where the hearse carrying the deceased passed, paying their respects.

The funeral ceremony was hosted by Lee Seungcheol, a Gwangju MBC announcer and alumnus of the university, and proceeded with a moment of silence, a report on the deceased’s biography, a memorial video screening, reading of the funeral and eulogies, a funeral song, and flower offerings.

Kim Gap-yong, dean of the graduate school at Gwangju University, delivered the funeral address, saying, “The late was a true leader who produced results rather than words, with strong drive based on firm beliefs,” and added with teary eyes, “Those who loved and missed him offer flowers of sorrow and mourn this sudden farewell.”

Min Youngdon, president of Chosun University who served as co-chairman of the joint funeral committee and read the eulogy, said, “Even as time passes, we cannot hide our grief over this shocking news,” and continued, “President Kim Hyeokjong, who led both present and future, was a talented person who could humorously convey serious matters with a sharp wit, and a meticulous person who always kept his promises.”

Lee Yonggyo, chair of the Gwangju University Professors’ Council, and Park Wonbin, president of the Gwangju University Student Council, followed with eulogies to honor the deceased.

Along with this, the funeral concluded with a funeral song solo and performance by Choi Deoksik and Kim Jeonga, professors of the Gwangju University Department of Music, flower offerings, and a family greeting by Kim Minho, chairman of Inseong Academy.

Meanwhile, President Kim Hyeokjong collapsed at his home on the 10th and was transferred to Chosun University Hospital but never regained consciousness. He was 64 years old. The funeral was held as a university funeral. His remains were buried in Jinwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju.

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