Yongsan District Provides 220 Million Won in Support to 60 High School Students Through "Togetherwe" Project

Customized Self-Reliance Support Project

Helping with Academic Achievement and Certification Acquisition

Yongsan District in Seoul announced on the 10th that it held the certificate awarding ceremony for the youth self-reliance support project "Togetherwe" at the cultural lecture room of the district office on the 8th. A total of 220 million won in support funds will be delivered to 60 high school students selected as this year's beneficiaries.

On the 8th, Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District, attended the certificate awarding ceremony for the youth independence support project "Together" held at the Yongsan District Office Cultural Lecture Room and gave a greeting. Provided by Yongsan District.

The selected recipients include 30 academically outstanding high school students and 30 high school students preparing for self-reliance by obtaining certifications. Around 70 people, including the beneficiaries and their parents, attended the ceremony.

The "Togetherwe" project is a youth support initiative that has been operated since 2017 with funding from an anonymous benefactor. The project provides support for housing expenses for young people who have left child care facilities, educational expenses for academically outstanding youth, and certification acquisition support, enabling youth in need to prepare for their futures in a stable manner.

The award ceremony was hosted by the Yongsan Welfare Foundation and proceeded with congratulatory remarks from Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District, greetings from Manho Seung, Chairman of the Yongsan Welfare Foundation, certificate awarding, and a commemorative photo session.

Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District, stated, "I hope this support becomes a strong starting point for youth to step out into a wider world," and added, "Yongsan District will always be a supportive presence, cheering for the self-reliance and growth of each and every young person." She continued, "I would also like to express my deep gratitude to the anonymous 'Togetherwe' sponsor who has shared their generosity every year since 2017, as well as to all other sponsors who have contributed to spreading a culture of sharing."

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