Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) School of Medicine's 29th graduating class donated KRW 24,800,000 in development funds for their alma mater's advancement and to support junior students on the occasion of their 20th graduation anniversary homecoming.

The Jeonbuk National University Development Foundation held a donation ceremony for the development fund on the 19th in the President's Office at University Headquarters with President Yang O-bong and university officials in attendance, and presented plaques of appreciation to the participating members of the School of Medicine's 29th graduating class.

This donation was organized to express alumni gratitude to their alma mater, where they studied and grew together, and to encourage junior students. The donation will be recorded as a designated fund for the Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine and will be used primarily to support students' academic and career planning, to improve the School of Medicine's educational environment, and to cultivate future medical professionals.

Members of the School of Medicine's 29th graduating class said, 'Based on the precious bonds formed during our school days with fellow alumni, we decided to donate to express our gratitude to our alma mater and to provide even a small support to our juniors.'

Lee Kyung-seok, the representative graduate, has served as the Chief Director of Innos ENT Hospital and has worked to advance regional healthcare and improve residents' health. Fellow 29th graduates include Professor Lee Kyung-ae, who, as an endowed professor in the Department of Endocrinology at Jeonbuk National University Hospital, contributes to training future professionals and to regional medical development.

Lee Kyung-seok and Professor Lee Kyung-ae said, 'We hope the donation will be used to make even a small improvement to our juniors' educational environment,' adding, 'We expect it will provide a small contribution to students learning in better conditions and growing into excellent physicians.'

They added, 'It was especially meaningful that, after gathering at our alma mater again after 20 years, we were able to do something significant together rather than merely sharing memories. We hope this donation will be a warm encouragement to our juniors and serve as an opportunity for alumni to continue their precious ties with the alma mater.'

President Yang O-bong said, 'I deeply thank the members of the School of Medicine's 29th graduating class for practicing this meaningful sharing for their juniors,' adding, 'We will manage the donated funds responsibly so that they can serve as a practical foundation for students' studies and growth.'