Cafe rental income from Jungheung Group donation funds 20 million won in annual global scholarships
Chosun University and Jungheung Group held the 2026 Jungheung S-Class Maru Scholarship ceremony on Wednesday.
The event was attended by Jungheung Group Executive Director Im Hyeon-cheol, Chosun University External Affairs Director Jo Seung-hwan, Deputy External Affairs Director Wi Seong-ok, and scholarship recipients.
The Jungheung S-Class Maru Scholarship draws on rental income from the S-Class Maru Cafe, which Jungheung Group built and donated to the observation deck of Chosun University's College of Education in 2023 as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts. The group allocates 20 million won from the cafe's annual rental revenue to global scholarships supporting students' international activities.
Im said the scholarship program held special meaning for him given that Chosun University is his alma mater, and said Jungheung Group Chairman Jeong Won-ju and the broader group hold the university in particularly high regard.
He added that the group would continue supporting the development of talented students, and described the S-Class Maru Cafe as a meaningful space contributing to student well-being and expanded educational opportunities.
Gayatri, an Indonesian student who spoke on behalf of the scholarship recipients, expressed gratitude for the support and said she would approach her studies and Global Supporters program activities with a greater sense of responsibility.
Kang Ha-young, a student in the performing arts and dance department who spent the first semester of 2026 as an exchange student at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies in Japan, said the scholarship had been a reliable source of support that allowed her to focus on her dreams and studies while abroad. She added that she hoped to contribute positively to society based on the experiences she gained overseas.
Jo, Chosun University's external affairs director, thanked Jungheung Group, saying the Jungheung S-Class Maru Scholarship "is a precious fruit of generosity that cheers on the growth and development of our students and lends strength to our university's efforts to nurture global talent."
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