The Bucket List of a Daughter Who Became a Star in the Sky... '1029 Itaewon Tragedy' Alumni Late Shin Aejin Donates 200 Million Won for Scholarships 

On October 29, 2022, a tragedy occurred in Itaewon, at the Halloween festival, which will not be forgotten. The '1029 Itaewon Tragedy' claimed the lives of 159 people, with the 2030 generation accounting for 83% of the total deaths at 136. Among the young lives that were lost, there was an alumnus. This alumnus had such a deep affection for Korea University, that was shown on her bucket list that "donating to my school" and "building a structure at my school." 

The family of the alumnus who has become a star in the sky fulfilled the alumnus’ bucket list on her behalf. On the 19th, the “Late Shin Aejin Alumnus and Family Scholarship Fund Donation Ceremony (thereinafter,  donation ceremony)” was held at the Korea University President’s Office. President Kim Dongwon and the donors late Shin Aejin’s father Shin Jungseop, Mother Kim Namhee, and sibling attended the ceremony. The director of the Office of External Cooperation Shin Hojong, the dean of KUBS Kim Sangyong, and the dean of the College of Life Sciences Yoon Cheolwon also attended. The alumnus’ father, donor Shin Jungseop also is an alumnus, who holds a master’s degree in finance for the Graduate School of Business.   

Shin Jungseop, the father of alumnus Shin Aejin stated, “In order to ensure that my daughter’s name is remembered, we decided to donate a scholarship fund to Korea university, which reflects my daughter’s wishes.” He added, “I hope the funds contributed by friends who came to my daughter’s funeral and the money she saved up while working, will be well utilized for the benefits of the school and her juniors of Korea University which is the place she dreamed and worked hard.” 

In response, President Kim Dongwon expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, “I am truly grateful for the noble intentions of alumnus Shin Aejin and her parents. I will ensure that the scholarship fund is used wisely so that all members of Korea University can forever remember the precious intentions of Shin Aejin.” 

The scholarship fund, created with the noble intentions of alumnus Shing Aejin and her family, is expected to be passed on to the juniors majoring in life sciences, the alumnus’ major and the club MCC (Management Consulting Club), which was a club that the alumnus actively participated in, with a double major in business.