Gwangjin-gu, Konkuk University, Sejong University Operate 'Thousand-Won Breakfast'

Gwangjin-gu Signs MOU with Konkuk University and Sejong University... Offering 1,000 Won Breakfasts Until December
30 Million Won from District Budget Invested... Healthy Meals for Youth Including Baekban, Bread, and Pho
Relieves Financial Burden on Students and Schools Amid High Prices... Supports Farmers by Using Domestic Rice

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin District, volunteering in meal distribution (left)

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is operating the “Thousand-Won Breakfast” program in collaboration with Konkuk University and Sejong University to provide college students with a healthy morning meal.

Students only need to pay 1,000 won, while the remaining costs are supported by Gwangjin-gu, Seoul City, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The institutions have joined forces to reduce the food expenses burden on young people amid high inflation and to help foster healthy eating habits.

The district provides a budget of 30 million won. The schools are responsible for composing and distributing balanced meals through financial support. The basic meal is a Baekban set consisting of rice, soup, and 3 to 4 side dishes, and foods catering to younger generations’ preferences, such as bread and rice noodles, are also offered.

All rice used is domestically produced. This is intended to help farmers who are struggling due to recent price increases. Through this project, it is expected to alleviate financial burdens on students and schools as well as contribute to increasing farmers’ income.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “I hope students, who often skip breakfast, can enjoy a hearty meal without financial burden,” and added, “We will do our best to support youth policies so that young people can wisely overcome this challenging period of study and job searching.”

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