Gwangju Unri Elementary School Students Donate About 500,000 Won from Thrifty Market Proceeds

by Min Chanki

Published 06 Jan.2025 15:51(KST)

Updated 28 Jul.2025 09:02(KST)

Delivered to Community Chest of Korea for "Support for Vulnerable Groups"

On the 6th, students of Unri Elementary School (Principal Kim Hyanghee) donated about 500,000 won from the proceeds of the thrift market to the Gwangju Community Chest of Korea (Chairman Park Cheolhong). Photo by Gwangju Community Chest of Korea

Gwangju Community Chest of Korea (Chairman Park Cheolhong, hereinafter referred to as Gwangju Sarangui Yeolmae) announced on the 6th that Unri Elementary School (Principal Kim Hyanghui) has donated approximately 500,000 won in proceeds from their thrift market.

The donated funds were raised by Unri Elementary School students through the thrift market sharing event. The proceeds will be used to help children from underprivileged families in Gwangju.

A student from Unri Elementary School said, "I was deeply impressed by the fundraising we did five years ago, so I decided to donate the proceeds from the thrift market sharing event. I participated with the hope that our warm hearts would reach our neighbors in need."

Kim Hyanghui, Principal of Unri Elementary School, said, "I am pleased that the students were able to donate the proceeds they raised themselves to help children from underprivileged backgrounds. I hope our students will continue to grow into individuals who practice warm sharing activities as members of the local community."