"I'm embarrassed by the small amount"... A man in his 70s donates scholarship to a local girls' middle school

75-year-old Kim Yusu residing in Jecheon... Transmitted on the 29th of last month
Mr. Kim expressed intention to additionally donate scholarship funds to the school
Jecheon Middle School plans to operate the 'Kim Yusu Scholarship Fund'

An elderly man in his 70s has donated 50 million won in scholarship funds to Jecheon Girls' Middle School in Chungbuk, drawing attention. This is the largest donation since Jecheon Girls' Middle School was established in 1942.

According to Jecheon Girls' Middle School on the 3rd, around 11 a.m. on the 29th of last month, a neatly dressed elderly man visited the principal's office. The man told Principal Kim Dong-young, "I want to support students who strive toward their dreams despite difficult family circumstances, even if just a little." Principal Kim provided the man with the school's development fund account, and shortly after, 50 million won was deposited.

An elderly man in his 70s donated 50 million won in scholarship funds to Jecheon Girls' Middle School in Chungbuk, drawing attention. This is the largest donation since Jecheon Girls' Middle School was established in 1942.
[Photo by Jecheon Girls' Middle School]

The man reportedly apologized to Principal Kim, saying, "I'm sorry the amount is small." Although Principal Kim asked various questions, the man did not respond.

Instead of answering Principal Kim's questions, the man expressed his intention to donate additional scholarship funds, requesting, "Please keep this confidential."

In response, Principal Kim persuaded him, saying, "Good deeds should be seen and learned by many people. I hope the world knows that this is how money should be used." Eventually, the man agreed to disclose his name and allow the establishment of the scholarship fund.

According to Jecheon Girls' Middle School, the donor was Kim Yusu (75), a resident of Jecheon city. However, Kim did not provide specific personal information to the school.

Principal Kim said, "Since I took office at this school, this is the second time receiving a scholarship donation, following 7 million won at the end of last year. Beyond the amount, I was deeply moved by his warm-hearted generosity."

He added, "Although the elder refused to disclose personal details, it seemed to be money he had saved with great difficulty throughout his life. We will use the scholarship funds carefully so that students from financially challenged families can shine brighter and envision a wonderful future."

Jecheon Girls' Middle School decided to establish the "Kim Yusu Scholarship Fund" with the donated money and operate it for the next 10 years.

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