Booyoung Group awards 400 million won in scholarships to 98 international students

The group's scholarship foundation has provided 11.6 billion won in scholarships to 2,945 international students from 46 countries since 2010.

YOON SEUNG-JIN
YOON SEUNG-JIN K-CAMPUS REPORTER
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Lee Joong-keun, chairman of Booyoung Group, speaks at a scholarship award ceremony for the first semester of 2026, held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 26.
Lee Joong-keun, chairman of Booyoung Group, speaks at a scholarship award ceremony for the first semester of 2026, held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 26.

Booyoung Group’s WooJung Education & Culture Foundation awarded about 400 million won ($291,000) in scholarships to 98 international students enrolled at Korean universities.

The foundation held a scholarship ceremony for the second semester of 2026 in central Seoul on Wednesday and announced that it had provided scholarships to 98 students from 32 countries. The foundation’s cumulative support has now reached 11.6 billion won for 2,945 international students from 46 countries.

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Established in 2008 with personal funds from Lee Joong-keun, Booyoung Group's chairman, the foundation has supported international students since 2010. Chairman Lee also serves as chair of the United Nations Association of the Republic of Korea.

“I hope this scholarship will serve as a solid foundation for your future, and I hope you will also play the role of a bridge connecting your home countries and Korea,” Chairman Lee said.


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