Jeju National University Raises 13 Million Won for Youth Preparing for Self-Reliance, Exceeding Target by 30%

【FINANCIAL NEWS Jeju = Reporter Yong-bok Jeong】 Jeju National University (JNU) raised 13 million won at a charity golf tournament organized to help youth preparing for self-reliance, exceeding its target by 30%. A total of 155 faculty members, alumni, business representatives and local figures participated. The funds will support not only current students but also graduates who are youth preparing for self-reliance.
According to JNU on the 9th, the Hayoung Nanum Charity Fundraising Golf Tournament, held at Jeju Greenfield Country Club on the 6th, had raised 13 million won as of the 7th. That was 130% of the initial target of 10 million won.
The event was attended by 155 people, including JNU President Yang Deok-sun, university staff, alumni such as Im Mun-beom, president of the Jeju National University Alumni Association, business representatives and prominent local figures. Of each entry fee, 50,000 won was donated to the JNU development fund, while additional donations continued during advance registration and at the event. Contributions continued even after the tournament ended, bringing the total to 13 million won, 3 million won above the initial target.
The funds will be provided to youth preparing for self-reliance following recommendations from the Office of Student Affairs at JNU and the Jeju National University Alumni Association. The beneficiaries will include not only students currently enrolled at JNU but also youth preparing for self-reliance who have graduated and are pursuing employment and career opportunities.
Youth preparing for self-reliance refers to young people who, after receiving protection from child welfare facilities or through foster care, are preparing to establish themselves in society after that protection ends, including securing housing, living expenses and employment. Even during or after university, the burden of living and housing costs can affect their career choices, making continued support for self-reliance necessary.
JNU continues to hold charity fundraising events not simply to provide one-time scholarships, but to build a support network in which the university, alumni, businesses and the local community participate together in young people’s transition to self-reliance. This year’s event was the fifth.
This year’s fundraising was particularly notable because it did not limit beneficiaries to currently enrolled students. The university expanded the scope of support to graduates as well, reflecting the fact that financial burdens can continue during the transition into society after graduation.
JNU President Yang Deok-sun said, "I hope this will be an opportunity to reaffirm the social solidarity that students and youth preparing for self-reliance in blind spots are not alone," adding, "The university, alumni, businesses and the local community will continue their solidarity in supporting young people’s journey toward self-reliance."


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