Wolseong Headquarters Awards Scholarships to Children of Residents Near Nuclear Plant

Scholarships Totaling 238.5 Million Won Awarded to 207 University Students This Year

Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Headquarters, operated by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (Director: Kwon Won-taek), awarded university scholarships on September 10 to local residents and their children living in Yangnam-myeon, Munmu-daewang-myeon, and Gampo-eup, the areas surrounding the power plant.

This scholarship program was established to alleviate the educational expenses of local residents and to support the stable academic pursuits of local talent.

Panoramic View of Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Headquarters

The recipients were undergraduate university students who have either resided in the area for more than three consecutive years or are children of such residents. Applications were accepted from July 15 to July 29, and awardees were selected based on a comprehensive review of residency period, academic grades, and enrollment status.

This year, scholarships totaling 238.5 million won were provided to 207 recipients.

Director Kwon Won-taek stated, "I hope this scholarship will support local students in their academic and personal ambitions," and added, "Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Headquarters will continue to implement a variety of support programs aimed at developing future talent in the region and improving educational environments."

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