Kyobo Education Foundation Receives Minister of Justice's Plaque of Appreciation for Supporting Youth Reintegration into Society

Tailored Education Programs such as the "Ma-eum Do Dream" Arts Therapy

Donation of Over 7,000 Character Education Books Since 2017

Kyobo Education Foundation, a public interest foundation affiliated with Kyobo Life Insurance, announced on the 21st that it had received a plaque of appreciation from the Minister of Justice.

The Kyobo Education Foundation was recognized for its contributions to helping youth settle into society and received a plaque of appreciation from the Minister of Justice on the 20th at the Kyobo Education Foundation in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. From right, Choi Hwajung, Chairwoman of the Kyobo Education Foundation, and Lee Youngmyeon, Director of Crime Prevention Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Justice, pose for a commemorative photo. Kyobo Education Foundation

The foundation was recognized by the Ministry of Justice for its contributions to fostering character development among juvenile detention center students and supporting their healthy reintegration into society.

Since 2019, the foundation has been running an arts therapy program called "Ma-eum Do Dream" at Anyang Juvenile Reformatory (Jeongsim Girls' Middle and High School).

"Ma-eum Do Dream" is a program designed to help at-risk youth achieve psychological healing and regain their sense of self through artistic activities such as theater.

Since 2017, the foundation has donated character education books annually to juvenile detention centers nationwide. As of last year, the total number of donated books reached approximately 7,000, with cumulative support amounting to about KRW 122.49 million.

In connection with this, the "Bookmark Reading Letter Writing Contest" is being held, where 250 students have been selected as award recipients.

Additionally, recognizing that youth in juvenile detention centers are also students continuing their regular studies, the foundation has been supporting their participation in the "Homeroom Teacher Appreciation Contest" since 2023.

The contest encourages students to express gratitude to their homeroom teachers through letters or drawings, fostering warm bonds between students and teachers in the correctional education setting.

Since last year, the foundation has also operated the "Nanum Forest Camp" for staff and their families. Through this initiative, the foundation has helped relieve occupational stress among staff and reinvigorate the educational environment. This year's camp is scheduled to be held at Daejeon Forest Experience Center from June 23 to 24.

Chairperson Choi Hwajeong stated, "Going forward, the foundation will continue to provide practical and ongoing support so that young people can grow into 'true persons' with sound character."

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