Gyeongbuk Superintendent Lim Jong-sik Awards 500,000 KRW Scholarships to 20 Descendants of National Merit Recipients

The Gyeongbuk Education Scholarship Foundation (Chairman Lim Jong-sik) held a scholarship award ceremony on the 19th at the Gyeongbuk Office of Education for the descendants of national veterans who participated in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

In June, designated as 'Month of Patriots and Veterans,' a certain amount of scholarship was awarded to the descendants of national veterans who sacrificed and devoted themselves to the country during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, to enhance their pride and to promote a culture of respect for them.

Lim Jong-sik, Superintendent of Gyeongbuk Education and Chairman of the Gyeongbuk Education Scholarship Foundation, is encouraging and awarding scholarships to the descendants of national merit recipients.

Since 2020, the Gyeongbuk Education Scholarship Foundation has been providing scholarships totaling 10 million KRW annually, awarding 500,000 KRW each to 20 descendants attending elementary, middle, and high schools in the province, recommended by various veterans' associations.

Lim Jong-sik, Superintendent of Gyeongbuk Education and Chairman of the Gyeongbuk Education Scholarship Foundation, stated, “The warm efforts of Gyeongbuk education to pass on the spirit of patriotism to future generations will continue, and we must never forget the noble sacrifices of the veterans.” He added, “I hope the descendants of the veterans always take pride and grow up to be outstanding individuals.”

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