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KUBS Alumni’s Unique Donation Culture
The Story of Endless Donation Relay, the Love for KUBS
The Story of Endless Donation Relay, the Love for KUBS
South Korea became the world's 12th highest country of GNI (Gross National Income), however, the nation is the 62nd country for WGI (World Giving Index). Though it has been a while since Korea became one of the countries that is capable of providing financial aid to developing nations, there has been concerns that more attention needs to be paid to the donation culture in Korea. Nonetheless, Korea University, KUBS in particular continues its unique tradition of donation by its alumni.
The continuous love for KUBS lives on. KUBS has been running its own scholarship program supported by the alumni, which demonstrates the unique culture and strong network at KUBS. As a result, current KUBS students now have a wider access to scholarship opportunities than ever before. Each time KUBS holds a special ceremony to appreciate the contribution.
In addition, on each classroom at LG-POSCO Building as well as on every single chair in the classrooms, names of the donators are indicated to commemorate their contributions. Moreover, the Department of Development and External Affairs, the department in charge of the fundraising for the entire university, releases externally the name of donator and the amount of contribution through the media including KU News for the major donations.
The continuous love for KUBS lives on. KUBS has been running its own scholarship program supported by the alumni, which demonstrates the unique culture and strong network at KUBS. As a result, current KUBS students now have a wider access to scholarship opportunities than ever before. Each time KUBS holds a special ceremony to appreciate the contribution.
In addition, on each classroom at LG-POSCO Building as well as on every single chair in the classrooms, names of the donators are indicated to commemorate their contributions. Moreover, the Department of Development and External Affairs, the department in charge of the fundraising for the entire university, releases externally the name of donator and the amount of contribution through the media including KU News for the major donations.
The Story of Endless Donation Relay, the Love for KUBS
KUBS students now have a wider access to scholarship opportunities than ever before. For the recent 2 years as of fall semester 2016, approximately a total of 3.1 billion KRW has been donated to source KUBS scholarship. The total number of scholarship beneficiaries during the last two years were 1,063, inclusive of the duplicated recipients.
100 million won from Alumni Association at KPMG Samjung accounting firm (President=Seung Yeol Yang, Business ‘83)
A total of 230 KU alumni accountants at KPMG Samjung accounting firm raised funds for KUBS. They pledged to contribute 20 million won every year for 5 years, 100-million-won total. The funds will source to support future accountants. President Seung Yeol, Yang mentioned “We wish the students to study in a better educational environment and grow up as accountants who lead the society. We hope we would be able to make contributions to support the School’s further improvements.”
100 million won from Mong Jin, Jeong(Business ‘79), Chairman of KCC
KUBS Alumnus Mong Jin, Jeong, contributed 100 million won, which will be a source of KCC Scholarship. Mong-Jin, Chung, CEO of KCC continues his contribution to KUBS through the scholarship through the MnJ Foundation.
50 million won from Sun Yong Lee (Business ‘80), CEO of Asian Star., Inc.
Sun Yong Lee, CEO of Asian Star., Inc., contributed 50 million won for the development of KUBS. He said that he was honored to return the favor that he had received.
50 million won from the KUBS Entering Class of 1986 Association
In celebration of their 25th admission anniversary, the Entering Class of 1986 Association fundraised the scholarship worth 360 million won to KUBS since the 31st KUBS Alumni Night held in 2011. They also delivered 50 million won this year for the development of KUBS.
20 million won from Changsoo Heo(Business ‘67), CEO of GS Group
Alumnus Changsoo Heo, CEO of GS group made a constant contribution to KUBS since 2005 through ‘Namchon Scholarship’, as requested by Jun Koo, Heo, honorary chairman of GS Engineering & Construction. The total amount of Namchon Scholarship since its commencement has reached 323 million won, with the additional donation of 20 million won in 2017.
50 million won from Ms. Hwayoung Lee, daughter of professor Sanghoon Lee
Ms. Hwayoung Lee, daughter of the very first KUBS Dean Sang Hoon Lee contributed 50 million won to finance further improvement of KUBS. At the ceremony, Ms. Lee said “It feels like yesterday the day when I hung around with my father at KUBS main building. I have always wanted to do something meaningful when I look back, and I thought the donation would be a great start.”
70 million won from the vice president Deok-Hee Jo
Vice President Deok-Hee Jo, the wife of KUBS alumnus Poong-eon Jo (Commerce 59), contributed 70 million won as a part of So-Am Scholarship. So-Am Scholarship was made by Poong-eon Jo during his lifetime to inspire the academic commitment of the students. After his death, his wife continues to follow his wish. With this donation, a total amount of contribution reached a billion won.
20 million won from Min Yoong, Yoon (Business ‘99), CEO of community ‘Soo Man Hui’
Min Woong Yoon, the CEO of the famous community for the college entrance examinees, Soo Man Hui and the CEO of a publisher, Tenball Story, contributed 20 million won to the Business School. He said that he also won scholarship twice while he was studying at KUBS after he was released from the military service. And he mentioned that he was grateful to return the scholarship that he had received – with the amount of interest as well.
50 million won from Byung Chae, Kim(Business ‘77), CEO of Poinix
Byung Chae, Kim, CEO of Poinix donated 50 million won and said he always had wished to be a part the School’s improvement. Established in 2003, Poinix Inc. is a company specialized in pavement technology, with their best-selling product ‘RSBS modified Double Layer Porous Asphalt’ that has a remarkable soundproof capacity on traffic noise.
100 million one from Hong Mae, Kim, CEO of Dong Won Phoenix., Inc.
CEO Hong Mae, Kim (MSP, the 76th) donated 100 million won to KUBS. He is the president of KUBS’s MBA Alumni Association and the vice president of Korea University Alumni Association. He said, “I have always wanted to do something that provides educational support for the future generations. And I hope more students would be able to focus on their goals through the financial support.”
50 million won from Yoon Dae, Euh (Business ‘63), Professor Emeritus
‘Euh Yoon Dae Friendship Scholarship’ will be used to finance the airfare for exchange students participating in the University of Michigan. Yoon Dae Euh, Professor Emeritus and the 15th President of KU since 2003, devoted himself to the project, Global KU, during his tenure.
50 million won from Yoon Dae, Euh (Business ‘63), Professor Emeritus
100 million won from Alumni Association at KPMG Samjung accounting firm (President=Seung Yeol Yang, Business ‘83)
A total of 230 KU alumni accountants at KPMG Samjung accounting firm raised funds for KUBS. They pledged to contribute 20 million won every year for 5 years, 100-million-won total. The funds will source to support future accountants. President Seung Yeol, Yang mentioned “We wish the students to study in a better educational environment and grow up as accountants who lead the society. We hope we would be able to make contributions to support the School’s further improvements.”
100 million won from Mong Jin, Jeong(Business ‘79), Chairman of KCC
KUBS Alumnus Mong Jin, Jeong, contributed 100 million won, which will be a source of KCC Scholarship. Mong-Jin, Chung, CEO of KCC continues his contribution to KUBS through the scholarship through the MnJ Foundation.
50 million won from Sun Yong Lee (Business ‘80), CEO of Asian Star., Inc.
Sun Yong Lee, CEO of Asian Star., Inc., contributed 50 million won for the development of KUBS. He said that he was honored to return the favor that he had received.
50 million won from the KUBS Entering Class of 1986 Association
In celebration of their 25th admission anniversary, the Entering Class of 1986 Association fundraised the scholarship worth 360 million won to KUBS since the 31st KUBS Alumni Night held in 2011. They also delivered 50 million won this year for the development of KUBS.
20 million won from Changsoo Heo(Business ‘67), CEO of GS Group
Alumnus Changsoo Heo, CEO of GS group made a constant contribution to KUBS since 2005 through ‘Namchon Scholarship’, as requested by Jun Koo, Heo, honorary chairman of GS Engineering & Construction. The total amount of Namchon Scholarship since its commencement has reached 323 million won, with the additional donation of 20 million won in 2017.
50 million won from Ms. Hwayoung Lee, daughter of professor Sanghoon Lee
Ms. Hwayoung Lee, daughter of the very first KUBS Dean Sang Hoon Lee contributed 50 million won to finance further improvement of KUBS. At the ceremony, Ms. Lee said “It feels like yesterday the day when I hung around with my father at KUBS main building. I have always wanted to do something meaningful when I look back, and I thought the donation would be a great start.”
70 million won from the vice president Deok-Hee Jo
Vice President Deok-Hee Jo, the wife of KUBS alumnus Poong-eon Jo (Commerce 59), contributed 70 million won as a part of So-Am Scholarship. So-Am Scholarship was made by Poong-eon Jo during his lifetime to inspire the academic commitment of the students. After his death, his wife continues to follow his wish. With this donation, a total amount of contribution reached a billion won.
20 million won from Min Yoong, Yoon (Business ‘99), CEO of community ‘Soo Man Hui’
Min Woong Yoon, the CEO of the famous community for the college entrance examinees, Soo Man Hui and the CEO of a publisher, Tenball Story, contributed 20 million won to the Business School. He said that he also won scholarship twice while he was studying at KUBS after he was released from the military service. And he mentioned that he was grateful to return the scholarship that he had received – with the amount of interest as well.
50 million won from Byung Chae, Kim(Business ‘77), CEO of Poinix
Byung Chae, Kim, CEO of Poinix donated 50 million won and said he always had wished to be a part the School’s improvement. Established in 2003, Poinix Inc. is a company specialized in pavement technology, with their best-selling product ‘RSBS modified Double Layer Porous Asphalt’ that has a remarkable soundproof capacity on traffic noise.
100 million one from Hong Mae, Kim, CEO of Dong Won Phoenix., Inc.
CEO Hong Mae, Kim (MSP, the 76th) donated 100 million won to KUBS. He is the president of KUBS’s MBA Alumni Association and the vice president of Korea University Alumni Association. He said, “I have always wanted to do something that provides educational support for the future generations. And I hope more students would be able to focus on their goals through the financial support.”
50 million won from Yoon Dae, Euh (Business ‘63), Professor Emeritus
‘Euh Yoon Dae Friendship Scholarship’ will be used to finance the airfare for exchange students participating in the University of Michigan. Yoon Dae Euh, Professor Emeritus and the 15th President of KU since 2003, devoted himself to the project, Global KU, during his tenure.
50 million won from Yoon Dae, Euh (Business ‘63), Professor Emeritus
‘Euh Yoon Dae Friendship Scholarship’ will be used to finance the airfare for exchange students participating in the University of Michigan. Yoon Dae Euh, Professor Emeritus and the 15th President of KU since 2003, devoted himself to the project, Global KU, during his tenure.