Seoul Women’s University Receives $250,000 Development Fund Donation from Jang Seongsuk

Donation for the Remodeling of the Barom Character Education Hall

On June 4, Seoul Women’s University announced that it had received a donation of $250,000 from donor Jang Seongsuk for the remodeling of the Barom Character Education Hall.

On the 27th of last month, donors and attendees, including Jang Seongsuk, are taking a commemorative photo at the 'Barom Character Education Center Remodeling Fund' presentation ceremony at Seoul Women's University. Seoul Women's University

The donation ceremony was held on the 27th of last month in the university administration building’s main conference room, attended by Jang Seongsuk’s family members, President Lee Yoon Sun, and the university’s executive team, who shared the significance of the donation.

This donation stems from the long-standing relationship between donor Jang Seongsuk and the late Honorary President Hwang Kyung, the founder of Seoul Women’s University.

Jang Seongsuk first met Honorary President Hwang Kyung as her student when Hwang was a professor at Ewha Womans University. As a student representative, Jang participated in lectures together with Hwang, learning closely and putting into practice her educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of women’s education, rural enlightenment, and the belief that the roles of women contribute to the development of society and the nation.

In addition, after the founding of Seoul Women’s University in 1961, during the early period of dormitory education, Jang continued her association with the university by working alongside Kwon Moon Kyung, who was then Honorary President Hwang’s secretary, participating in the university’s early activities.

Reflecting on that period, Jang Seongsuk expressed her deep affection for the university, saying, “I dedicated the prime of my youth to Seoul Women’s University.”

Even after leaving to study in the United States and living abroad for an extended period, Jang kept the educational philosophy of Seoul Women’s University and Honorary President Hwang Kyung close to her heart, which has now led to this donation for the Barom Character Education Hall remodeling.

Jang Seongsuk stated, “I hope the spirit of Honorary President Hwang Kyung will continue to live on within Seoul Women’s University and become widely known,” adding, “This donation reflects my wish for students to be educated in a better environment.”

President Lee Yoon Sun said, “I am deeply grateful for Jang Seongsuk’s enduring support for Seoul Women’s University, especially in this meaningful year marking our 65th anniversary. In the era of AI, as it becomes increasingly important to consider human values and dignity, we will cherish this donation, uphold the traditions of Barom Character Education, and nurture the talented individuals our times require.”

This donation will be used for the remodeling project of the education hall to improve the learning environment for Barom Character Education, which is the university’s core educational philosophy and signature program.

Through this initiative, Seoul Women’s University plans to create a student-centered educational environment and further advance the value of Barom Character Education.

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