Shinhan University and Gyeonggi-do Youth Counseling and Welfare Center Sign MOU to Enhance Psychological Support for At-Risk University Students

The Student Counseling Center at Shinhan University (President Sungjong Kang, Director Hyunjong Lee) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gyeonggi-do Youth Counseling and Welfare Center (Director Minseon Jeong) at Shinhan University on June 22, 2026, to strengthen psychological counseling support for at-risk university students. This agreement was established to build a youth safety network within the province, enhance the psychological and emotional health of university students, and improve the quality of counseling services.

Shinhan University (President Sungjong Kang) Student Counseling Center (Director Hyunjong Lee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gyeonggi Provincial Youth Counseling and Welfare Center (Director Minseon Jung) at Shinhan University on the 22nd to strengthen psychological counseling support for at-risk university students. Provided by Shinhan University

Under this agreement, Shinhan University’s enrolled and on-leave students aged 24 or younger will be eligible for a range of tailored support services through the Gyeonggi-do Youth Counseling and Welfare Center’s “2026 High-Risk Youth Customized Support Project.”

Key support programs include: ▲ Comprehensive psychological assessments (Full Battery tests); ▲ Scar removal support (up to 2 million won per person for self-harm, violence-related scars, and tattoo removal); ▲ Financial support for high-risk youth treatment (approximately 600,000 won per person for medical consultations, medication, and psychological treatment); as well as psychological counseling.

Additionally, a “Psychological Trauma Emergency Response Team” will be operated at all times to support students who have experienced psychological trauma due to suicide, major traffic accidents, fires, and other disasters.

Hyunjong Lee, Director of the Student Counseling Center at Shinhan University, stated, “Through this agreement, a pathway has been established for students experiencing psychological difficulties to access more extensive professional counseling and treatment resources,” and added that cooperation with external organizations will continue to be expanded.

Minseon Jeong, Director of the Gyeonggi-do Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, also stated, “We will continue to provide customized services to at-risk university students in the province to reduce blind spots in the youth safety net.”

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