Jaseng Hospital is offering scholarships to descendants of independence activists to alleviate financial burdens and foster a stable academic environment for future talent.
On June 29, the Jaseng Medical Foundation held a "Scholarship Certificate Award Ceremony for Descendants of Independence Activists" at the Gwangbok Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. The event was attended by Shin Min-sik, Chairman of the Social Contribution Committee of the Jaseng Medical Foundation, Lee Jong-chan, Chairman of the Gwangbok Association, and around 30 scholarship recipients and their parents.
The scholarship program aims to reduce the economic burden on descendants of independence activists and support a stable academic environment. The foundation awarded scholarships totaling 20 million won, providing 4 million won each to five selected students, which will be used for living expenses and academic support.
The ceremony highlighted the aspirations of the descendants who carry on their ancestors' legacies. One scholarship recipient, a descendant of Cho Wi-dae, the leader of the independence movement organization of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, is currently studying at Seoul National University and participates in the Ministry of Veterans Affairs' "2030 Advisory Group," contributing to policy proposals for veterans. He stated, "I want to become a lawyer who represents the rights of the socially vulnerable based on the community values upheld by my ancestors."
The foundation's support for the families of independence activists is influenced by the legacy of Shin Kwang-ryeol, the founder of Jaseng Hospital and an independence activist himself. Shin Kwang-ryeol contributed to the development of national medicine, even after enduring imprisonment in Seodaemun Prison for his anti-Japanese activities. His emphasis on the spirit of compassion has become the foundation's guiding principle.
Park Byeong-mo, Chairman of the Jaseng Medical Foundation, remarked, "I see a bright future for South Korea in the faces of these scholarship recipients," and added, "We will continue to support the descendants of independence activists so they can pursue their studies and dreams with pride."
Jaseng Hospital continues its social contribution activities in various fields, including being designated as an official partner hospital for traditional Korean medicine treatment for national athletes in collaboration with the Korean Sports Council.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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