"Supporting Juniors' Studies" ... Kyungnam University General Alumni Association Awards 21 Million Won in Scholarships

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the University
Alumni, Business Leaders, and Faculty Join Forces for Support

The General Alumni Association of Kyungnam University held the "2026 First Semester General Alumni Association Scholarship Award Ceremony" at Peace Hall on the first floor of Changjo Hall on the morning of June 15, 2026.

This ceremony was organized by senior "Hanmain" alumni who have supported the growth of their alma mater and juniors, coming together to help younger students achieve stable academic progress and plan for their futures. On this day, a total of 21 million won in scholarships was awarded to 33 students, including Choi Jeongmin from the Department of Artificial Intelligence.

Group photo from the Alumni Association Scholarship Award Ceremony.
[Photo provided by Kyungnam University]

Attendees at the ceremony included Kim Donggu, President of the General Alumni Association of Kyungnam University, other association officials and scholarship donors, Hong Jeonghyo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ko Hoseok, Vice President for External Affairs, Kwon Younghun, Director of Planning and Coordination, Yoon Taeyoung, Dean of Student Affairs, Park Taehyun, Dean of Talent Development, Hong Sunyoung, Dean of International Affairs, and the student scholarship recipients. The event proceeded with an opening declaration, national ceremony, introduction of guests, congratulatory remarks, explanation of the scholarship status, and the awarding of scholarship certificates.

The scholarships were donated by Choi Jaeho, Chairman of Muhak Group; Lee Jaesu, CEO of Daeshin General Trading; Kim Jeonggi, Chairman of Simsan Seoul Hospital; Myung Kyungsik, CEO of KMT; Lee Nyeonho, Chairman of Sanghwa Dojang Development; Park Chanhong, CEO of Sungwoo Tekron; Park Heeseok, CEO of Ideul; Jeong Gyuhun, President of the Department of Physical Education Alumni Association; Lee Sangkyu, CEO of Seojin Travel Agency; Jin Seokhan, CEO of Woojeong; Song Jeonga, CEO of Song Jeonga Certified Public Accountant Office; Jeong Eunsang, President of the Alumni Professors' Association; and Kim Sookhyung, President of the 15th Unification Future Advanced Program.

Kim Donggu, President of the General Alumni Association, stated, "I hope that these scholarships, prepared together by alumni and the local community, will be a strong support for our juniors in their studies and new challenges," adding, "We will continue to be an alumni association that supports the growth of our alma mater and juniors."

Hong Jeonghyo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said, "I would like to express my deep gratitude to the General Alumni Association and all scholarship donors for their unwavering interest and generosity towards our juniors," and added, "The university will also do its utmost to support our students so that they can inherit this valuable spirit and grow into talents who contribute to the local community and society."

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