"Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) actively supports efforts to strengthen its educational competitiveness to nurture outstanding talent."

Ahn Seung-kwon, CEO of Bareun Education Co., Ltd., a company specializing in foreign language education and educational consulting, visited Vice-President Shin Hyo-geun on the afternoon of August 9 and donated 30 million won to the development fund.

Ahn said that, guided by his belief in cultivating genuine talents needed by both educational settings and companies, he has run Bareun Education Co., Ltd. and wanted to support JBNU, which has built a nationwide reputation for excellence in teaching and for nurturing local outstanding talent.

He added that he hopes the university will provide students with higher-quality educational opportunities to cultivate top talent through this fund.

Ahn said, "JBNU is widely regarded as one of the best teaching universities in the country, and as someone in the education business I was deeply moved by the university's recent efforts to strengthen students' educational competitiveness through securing basic education. I strongly support JBNU's efforts to nurture outstanding talent and hope this fund will serve as a foundation for enhancing educational competitiveness."

In response, Vice-President Shin Hyo-geun replied, "The university is making great efforts to become the best teaching university in the country," and added, "We will strive to provide students with a better educational environment so as not to let down the interest and affection you have shown."