Shin Seunghwal of Yakmok Elementary in Chilgok Donates Blood 442 Times in His Lifetime... Gyeongbuk Office of Education Honors 10 Staff for Ongoing Blood Donation

Yoon Jongseok of Yeongyang High School Donates Blood 20 Times in One Year
Lim Jongsik: "Deep Respect for Practicing the Sharing of Life"

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Jong-sik) held the '2025 Blood Donation Merit Award Ceremony' at the multipurpose auditorium of the Gumi Education Support Office on July 25, presenting the Superintendent's Award to 10 staff members who have consistently participated in blood donation and practiced the culture of sharing life.

This ceremony was organized to encourage the dedication of staff members who have actively demonstrated the values of neighborly love and respect for life through continuous blood donation activities, and to promote the spread of a blood donation culture.

Gyeongbuk Office of Education

The awards were divided into two categories: the 'Cumulative Category,' based on the total number of blood donations, and the 'One-Year Category,' based on the number of donations made in the past year. Five staff members were selected for each category, making a total of 10 awardees.

In particular, Shin Seunghwal, a teacher at Yakmok Elementary School (Chilgok), was recognized as the individual with the highest lifetime number of donations, having donated blood 442 times. Shin began donating blood for the first time in his second year of high school through a blood donation bus, and has continued to donate at least twice a month ever since. He is currently the homeroom teacher for second grade at Yakmok Elementary School and has previously received the 'Highest Honorary Blood Donor Plaque' from the Korean Red Cross.

Meanwhile, Yoon Jongseok (31), a teacher at Yeongyang High School, was recognized as the top donor in the past year with 20 donations. Yoon has been noted as a role model for encouraging blood donation among the younger generation. He stated, "Since younger people can provide healthier blood, I hope more young people will take an interest in blood donation."

Another award-winning staff member said, "I have participated in blood donation hoping to offer even a small help to those in need, and I am delighted to receive such a meaningful award. I will continue to take part in sharing life through regular blood donation."

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik expressed, "I extend my deepest respect and gratitude to each and every staff member who has practiced sharing life. Your warm hearts and dedication remind us of the true essence of education," and added, "I ask for your continued interest and participation so that the Gyeongbuk education community can further spread the culture of respect for life through regular blood donation campaigns and recognition of those who contribute."

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