Former Fire Chief's Heartfelt 'Jeong Sooncheon and Jo Sunja Scholarship' Presented for the First Time

First "Jeong Sooncheon and Jo Sunja Scholarship" Awarded
Supporting the Dreams of Children of Fallen and Injured Firefighters

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The first scholarship funded by a donation of 100 million won from Jeong Sooncheon, former Chief of the Daejeon Western Fire Station (81), and his spouse Jo Sunja, has been awarded to support firefighter families.

On September 4, the Daejeon Fire Headquarters held the inaugural 'Jeong Sooncheon and Jo Sunja Scholarship' award ceremony for children of firefighters who have died in the line of duty or suffered work-related injuries, at the Creative Room on the 5th floor of Daejeon City Hall, presenting 1 million won each to three scholarship recipients.

This scholarship program, launched in June, is operated through the incorporated association 'Hope Sharing for Firefighter Families.' Each year, it selects and supports students who are children of fallen or injured firefighters affiliated with Daejeon Fire Headquarters, prioritizing those with outstanding academic motivation and challenging family circumstances.

At the ceremony, former Chief Jeong said, "Firefighting is a noble calling that sometimes requires risking one's life," encouraging the scholarship recipients by adding, "Be proud of the path your parents have walked and move forward toward your dreams without wavering."

Kim Munyong, Chief of Daejeon Fire Headquarters, stated, "All citizens and firefighter families will long remember the generosity and compassion shown by former Chief Jeong Sooncheon and Mrs. Jo Sunja," and added, "The Fire Headquarters will also do its utmost to ensure that the students who benefit from this scholarship never lose hope."

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