BUSAN — Korean Register (KR) has donated 110 million won (about $79,000) in development funds to schools in Busan's Gangseo District, where the classification society is headquartered, in an effort to improve local education facilities and nurture future talent.
KR said on the 3rd that it delivered 10 million won each to 11 elementary, middle and high schools in Myeongji International New Town and Sinho-dong in Gangseo District, for a combined 110 million won.
Each school will use the money according to its own needs, including expanding and upgrading education facilities, buying teaching materials and books, supporting athletic and arts programs, and improving student welfare. KR provides school development funds every year so that students near its headquarters can study and prepare for their futures in better conditions.
The company described the donation as a social contribution program aimed at improving local education conditions and growing alongside the community, rather than a one-off sponsorship. Beyond school development funds, KR also runs scholarship programs for elementary, middle and high school students as well as university and graduate students, supports recovery from disasters, and sponsors maritime industry organizations.
"We hope these funds will provide practical help in improving the learning environment for students," said Choi Won-jun, senior executive vice president of KR. "We will continue various social contribution activities to nurture future talent."
