The great tradition of "naerisarang"—senior-to-junior support that helps juniors broaden and deepen the academic and research paths laid by their predecessors—has deeply resonated across the local community and on campus.

Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) College of Nursing graduate students have, for 11 years, gone beyond one-off donations by contributing development funds that directly support juniors' research activities, establishing themselves as a solid pillar for cultivating global nursing talent.

On the 9th, JBNU held a donation and plaque presentation ceremony in the President's Office at University Headquarters. This year, a total of 36 graduate students pooled KRW 47,500,000 for the development fund.

Their donations have continued every year since 2016. To honor this noble dedication, President Yang O-bong personally presented plaques of appreciation to Yu Ga-eul, representative of the doctoral program, and An Eun-ji, representative of the master's program.

This year's donations by the College of Nursing graduate students are particularly meaningful because they were raised through pooled small contributions despite the students' demanding schedules balancing clinical work and academic study.

In particular, the fund is being concentrated on practical research needs—such as conference participation fees and publication charges, which impose the greatest financial burden on students—and serves as seed funding to create a virtuous cycle in which excellent academic achievements are continuously produced.

Yu Ga-eul, representative of the doctoral program, said, "Having been able to grow as a researcher thanks to the passionate guidance of our professors and an excellent academic environment, we are continuing the seniors' legacy to return those benefits to our juniors. We hope that juniors can freely develop their research capabilities and achieve meaningful results without the barrier of financial burden."

An Eun-ji, representative of the master's program, added, "I was pleased to join as I felt at graduate workshops that the seniors' development fund had become the foundation for new growth. I hope that juniors will grow into healthcare professionals with expertise and broad communication skills through diverse experiences such as conference presentations and international exchange."

President Yang O-bong responded, "I express deep respect and gratitude for the noble dedication of the College of Nursing graduate students, who generously collect warm contributions each year for the benefit of their juniors and the university." He emphasized, "We will use the precious funds you have donated in the most valuable way to ensure that students can experience greater learning and challenges without constraints and advance as global nursing professionals on the world stage."