"We Will Achieve It, Carrying on the Spirit of Restoration"... Scholarship Certificate Award Ceremony for the 2023 Spring Semester Held 

On May 18th, the scholarship certificate award ceremony for the 2023 spring semester of the KUBS (Dean: Kim Sang-yong) was held at the LG-POSCO Building. The ceremony was attended by around 70 recipients, including Mr. Heo Chun-gu, Chairman of KOSAC Co., Ltd., Seo Kwang-su, Auditor of Cheongpyeonghwa Market Operation Committee, Professor Bae Jong-seok of the business school, Executive Director Lee Chang-hoon of KPMG Samjong Accounting Corporation, Lee Kyu-won, CEO of Lee Do-gomtang and President of the 1995 Alumni Association of the KUBS, Yang Sung-il, Executive of KCC Corporation, and Dean Kim Sang-yong, as well as other guests and scholarship students. 

The ceremony began with an opening address by Dean Kim Sang-yong. He expressed his gratitude to the recipients, saying, "The KUBS aims to ensure that no student gives up their studies due to difficult financial circumstances. Thanks to the warm hearts and dedication of our donors, we are able to continue the scholarship program this year." He further stated, "Over 600 donors have participated in the KUBS Dream Scholarship, enabling 381 students to pursue their studies diligently. We are genuinely pleased and grateful for this." He also emphasized the impact of generous contributions, stating, "Through the generous support of donors, students of the business school are becoming talents who shine not only in Korea but also globally. I hope that you, the students, will express your gratitude and contribute back to society and our alma mater with a greater sense of purpose." 

Following the opening address, the awarding of scholarship certificates took place. This semester, a total of 163 students received scholarships through 13 different programs, including the △Heo Chun-gu Dream Scholarship, △Seo Kwang-su Dream Scholarship, △Eunmin Dream Scholarship, △KPMG Samjong Accounting Corporation KU Alumni Association Scholarship, △M&J Culture and Welfare Foundation Scholarship, △KUBS Dream Scholarship, and △95 Dreamcare Dream Scholarship. The donors and Dean Kim Sang-yong presented the scholarship certificates to the students and took commemorative photos together. 

After the awarding ceremony, the recipients and scholarship students enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere during dinner. The event continued with speeches from the donors and a word of thanks from a student representative. Chairman Heo Chun-gu advised, "As responsible leaders, even if it means incurring losses, we should pursue in the right direction considering future generations and the overall well-being. Beyond supporting and maintaining the present-day prosperous South Korea in this complex world, we should strive to further develop ourselves and become dignified and capable leaders." He also expressed his heartfelt encouragement and kind words to the students, saying, "For me, a man who has reached the age of 85, my only hope is in you all." 

Next, Auditor Seo Kwang-su shared his philosophy, stating, "If I have developed my own philosophy in life, it is that the world has two sides." He advised, "Always remember that in the world we live in, there are never only good things or bad things. Even if it seems like the world is cornering you, believe that there will always be at least one solution to the problem." 

Professor Bae Jong-seok emphasized that “Our main goal is to nurture social leaders who generate new ideas and knowledge and transform society.” He expressed his hope, saying, "I hope that you become leaders who pursue inclusiveness and consider the world in your thoughts." Finally, Executive Director Lee Chang-hoon conveyed his encouragement, saying, "Congratulations to all scholarship recipients. Even if you sometimes feel impatient on your journey of continuously achieving something, think of life as a marathon and never give up on your goals." 

Choi Yoo-hyun (business administration ‘22), the student representative, shared his gratitude, saying, "There have been times when I had to get through a day with just a packet of instant noodles in difficult circumstances. Thanks to the scholarship, I can let go of the psychological burden and find happiness in my daily life." He further expressed his aspiration, saying, "I am truly grateful for the sincerity of the donors, and I hope to become a wonderful adult who also shows unconditional love." Another student representative, Jeong Ye-seo (business administration ‘22), stated that "It is an honor to express my gratitude to the donors on behalf of the scholarship recipients who are passionately running towards the future. My dream is to inherit the spirit of restoration learned from the donors and become an adult who realizes that spirit in society." 

The award ceremony concluded with the attendees and recipients singing the school anthem together and taking group photos.