Kwon Oh-gap, Chairman of HD Hyundai, Donates 200 Million Won to Alma Mater Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Chairman Kwon Oh-gap of HD Hyundai donated 200 million KRW to his alma mater, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, on the 19th to support the education of future generations.
The donation signing ceremony held at the president's office of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies was attended by Chairman Kwon, President Park Jung-woon of HUFS, Seoul Campus Vice President Kim Chun-sik, Vice President of Finance and External Affairs Kim Min-jung, and Director of External Cooperation Hong Sung-min.
Chairman Kwon Oh-gap of HD Hyundai (left) donated 200 million KRW of his personal funds as a development fund to his alma mater, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, on the 19th and is taking a commemorative photo with Park Jung-woon, President of HUFS. (Photo by HD Hyundai)
View original imageThe fund will be used as resources for improving the educational environment and providing scholarships. 150 million KRW will be allocated for the introduction of the latest educational equipment and the improvement of aging facilities, while 50 million KRW will be given annually as living support scholarships to four students.
Chairman Kwon stated, "Returning the benefits received from society to future generations is a natural responsibility as a senior in life," and added, "I hope this donation will serve as a foundation for the sound growth of our society."
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To honor Chairman Kwon's intentions, HUFS decided to create and dedicate a bronze plaque engraved with his image in the 'Hall of Honor' located on the first floor of the university headquarters.
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