Jang Bogo Scholarship Association Awards KRW 67.77 Million to 60 Local Students

KRW 46.4 million for 48 students in the first half... KRW 105.3 million in total this year
Easing parents' burden and supporting students' dreams... "A strong pillar for developing local talent"

The pioneering spirit of Jang Bogo, the King of the Sea, is blossoming into a source of hope for local talent who will lead Wando’s future. The Jang Bogo Scholarship Association’s generous support for students in Wando continues this year, setting an example for the local community.

The Jang Bogo Scholarship Association held the “2026 Second-Half Talent Development Scholarship Award Ceremony” in the main conference room at Wando County Office on November 3 and awarded scholarships to 60 students who will lead the region’s future, the association said on November 4.

The Jang Bogo Scholarship Foundation held its 2026 Second-Half Scholarship Award Ceremony, awarding scholarships to 60 students. Courtesy of Wando County.

Kim Shin, chairman of the Jang Bogo Scholarship Association; Kim Seungnam, executive director; Choi Daegon, head of the Nonghyup Wando County Branch; other association officials; scholarship recipients; and their parents attended the ceremony, sharing a meaningful time in which they cheered on the students’ dreams and aspirations.

The association’s talent development scholarships are awarded twice a year, in the first and second halves, to middle school, high school, and university students residing in Wando County, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City. The program aims to identify talent who will lead regional development and ease the burden of education expenses on parents.

After providing KRW 46.4 million to 48 students in the first half of this year, the association awarded KRW 67.77 million in the second half to 60 students, including Ryu Suhwan, who is studying business administration at Chonnam National University. This brings the total scholarships awarded this year to KRW 105.3 million for 106 students, making the association a strong pillar of support for developing local talent.

Chairman Kim Shin offered words of encouragement, saying, “Like Ambassador Jang Bogo, who crossed the sea to venture into a wider world, I hope the students will achieve their dreams and grow into talented people who will one day make a positive impact on their hometown and society.”

The Jang Bogo Scholarship Association plans to further expand its scholarship programs. In December, with support from the Kiturami Scholarship Foundation, it plans to select local middle and high school students, including those with excellent academic records, exemplary students, and students from low-income families, and provide an additional KRW 50 million in scholarships.

The association plans to provide KRW 500,000 per middle school student and KRW 1 million per high school student, building a robust support network so that no student misses out on educational opportunities because of financial hardship.

Secretary General Heo Jeongsu said, “Nurturing students’ hopes is the most valuable investment in Wando’s future,” adding, “I hope the local community and older generations will actively support the scholarship program.”

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