The Seventh Story Delivered to Pungjeong-ri... Daegu Cyber University’s 'Running DCU Cafe' Revitalizes Rural Spirit

Social Contribution Campaign for Marginalized Groups in Rural Areas

Daegu Cyber University organized the "Running DCU Cafe - Student Encouragement Project" and visited Pungjeong-ri, Gaepo-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongbuk on the 29th to cheer on current students and deliver refreshing beverages to local residents.

Lee Geunyong, president of Daegu Cyber University, visited Pungjeong-ri, Gaepo-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongbuk on the 29th, providing beverages to village residents and taking a group photo.

This "Running DCU Cafe" project was prepared to support the passion for learning of Lee Sangbae, a fourth-year student in the Department of Social Welfare Counseling and former head of Pungjeong-ri village, as well as to contribute to the underprivileged in rural areas.

President Lee Geunyong, Professor Song Yumi from the Department of Social Welfare Counseling, and about 10 faculty and staff members made and delivered beverages to residents in front of the Pungjeong-ri village hall, bringing vitality to the rural community weary from the heat.

On this day, members of Daegu Cyber University raised awareness of the issues facing rural communities, such as population decline and the absence of young people, and provided a healing time for residents exhausted by the heat and agricultural life.

Additionally, Professor Song Yumi (Department of Social Welfare Counseling) proposed consulting on welfare and counseling for the promotion of physical and mental health to help alleviate the isolation of elderly residents in the village.

President Lee Geunyong of Daegu Cyber University said, "We have been considering ways in which the university can be of help to the local community," and added, "I hope this was a time to share even a small joy with the elderly in the area who need warm attention and love."

The "Running DCU Cafe" began in 2022 as a social contribution project in partnership with the coffee brand Mashigray, providing free beverages to citizens weary from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this marks its seventh event.

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