Jang Bong-ae, Honorary Chairperson of Daewoong Foundation, Donates 2 Billion Won to Sookmyung Women's University

Establishment of the 'Digital Humanities Center' at Sookmyung Women's University

On the 12th, Daewoong Foundation announced on the 13th that the 'Jang Bong-ae Digital Humanity Center' was opened on the Sookmyung Women’s University campus. Along with this, it was reported that Honorary Chairman Jang Bong-ae of Daewoong Foundation donated 2 billion KRW of personal funds to Sookmyung Women’s University.

Jang Yoon-geum, President of Sookmyung Women's University (left), and Jang Bong-ae, Honorary Director of Daewoong Foundation, are taking a photo at the opening ceremony of the Jang Bong-ae Digital Humanity Center on the 12th.
[Photo by Daewoong Foundation]

Based on Honorary Chairman Jang’s donation, the Digital Humanity Center was established to develop courses that present creative visions through the convergence of humanities and digital technology, and to conduct interdisciplinary research.

At the opening ceremony held on the 12th, Honorary Chairman Jang stated, "I decided to donate to support Sookmyung Women’s University’s 'Digital Humanity' spirit, which leads the cultivation of new talents in the new normal era," adding, "It is deeply meaningful to share the social contribution activities and vision of Daewoong Foundation, which has taken the lead in creating a healthy society through fostering global women leaders."

Honorary Chairman Jang made her first donation to Sookmyung Women’s University in 1996. Her donations have continued since then, and in recognition of her efforts to nurture talent at her alma mater, she received a contribution award at the 116th anniversary ceremony of Sookmyung’s founding last year.

About 70 key figures from industry, education, and research, including Honorary Chairman Jang, Sookmyung Women’s University President Jang Yoon-geum, and Digital Humanity Center Director Kim Yong-hwan, attended the opening ceremony. The Jang Bong-ae Digital Humanity Center is a building of approximately 100 pyeong located in the heart of Sookmyung Women’s University’s second campus. The Digital Humanity Center is designed as an open-structured space to facilitate communication and research for the convergence of humanities and technology.

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