Suwon Merchants Association Delivers 22 Million Won to Suwon Scholarship Foundation

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] The Suwon Merchants Association (Chairman Choi Guk-yeol) held a donation ceremony on the afternoon of the 15th at Suwon City Hall to deliver 22 million won in scholarship funds to the Suwon Scholarship Foundation for the cultivation of outstanding local talent.

The ceremony was attended by Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun, Suwon Merchants Association Chairman Choi Guk-yeol and executives, and Suwon Scholarship Foundation Chairman Park Chun-geun.

The Suwon Merchants Association is composed of merchants from 22 traditional markets and shopping districts and has been carrying out various charitable activities for regional development while pursuing mutual prosperity with the community.

The merchants association previously donated 22 million won to the Suwon Social Welfare Council last year for the success of the "Suwon Newlight Sale Festa Suwon" and the practice of community sharing, and donated 11 million won in "COVID-19 Overcoming Donations" in 2020.

Suwon Merchants Association Chairman Choi Guk-yeol said, "With gratitude for residents visiting traditional markets, merchants have pooled their efforts," and added, "We hope it will help local youth achieve their dreams in a better environment."

Suwon Scholarship Foundation Chairman Park Chun-geun said, "We are grateful for the precious support, and the donated scholarship funds will be used carefully for the cultivation of outstanding local talent."

Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am grateful to the members of the Suwon Merchants Association for providing great support to local youth despite difficult economic conditions, and we will use it carefully for the cultivation of future talent and the development of local education."