Gwangju National University of Education Elementary School Students Say "Please Use This for Those in Need"

by Song Bohyeon

Published 22 Jan.2025 21:24(KST)

Updated 28 Jul.2025 00:15(KST)

Donation to Hope Ladder Education Foundation
72.3 Million Won Delivered by Gwangju Munhwa Credit Union and Others

"I decided to donate because I wanted to help neighbors in need, even if just a little."


Students from Gwangju National University of Education Elementary School, who participated in the donation ceremony held by the Gwangju Hope Ladder Education Foundation on the 22nd, shared these thoughts.


Following their donation of flea market proceeds last November, the students also donated all profits from the thrifty market and the Love School Uniform Sharing Bazaar.


The donations delivered on this day totaled 72 million and 300 thousand won, including 36 million won from Gwangju Munhwa Credit Union, 20 million won from Hwain Deco Co., Ltd., 5 million won from Jinyang SNG Co., Ltd., 10 million won from Ymart Beopseongpo Branch, 3 million won from Gwangju Buk-gu Village Autonomy Urban Regeneration Center, and 1 million won from the students of Gwangju National University of Education Elementary School.

Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education held a donation ceremony for the Gwangju Hope Ladder Education Foundation on the 22nd in the conference room. On this day, students from Gwangju National University of Education Affiliated Elementary School donated all the proceeds from the thrift market and the Love Uniform Sharing Bazaar event, following their donation of the flea market proceeds last November. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education held a donation ceremony for the Gwangju Hope Ladder Education Foundation on the 22nd in the conference room. On this day, students from Gwangju National University of Education Affiliated Elementary School donated all the proceeds from the thrift market and the Love Uniform Sharing Bazaar event, following their donation of the flea market proceeds last November. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

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Kim Namseok, Executive Director of Gwangju Munhwa Credit Union, said, "I hope our children will not give up on their dreams despite difficult circumstances and will grow into outstanding members of the local community."


Lee Jeongseon, Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, said, "Thank you for participating in the scholarship project to bridge the educational gap and foster talent in the Gwangju region," adding, "The donations will be used meaningfully for the scholarship program."



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