A retired elementary school teacher who taught students for 27 years donated 100 million won ahead of Teachers Day.

Hong Eun-kyung (center), who donates 100 million won to Community Chest of Korea, and her husband, Kim Hyun-jong (right)./Courtesy of Community Chest of Korea.

The Community Chest of Korea (Love Fruit) said on the 14th that former elementary school teacher Hong Eun-gyeong, 63, recently donated 100 million won and joined the high-value donor group "Honor Society."

Hong said, "I felt that sharing is the most proactive way to express the desire to live well together," and added, "I set a goal to donate at least 100 million won." Love Fruit said Hong had prepared for a high-value donation for about 10 years and recently carried it out after aligning intentions with her husband.

She continued, "I went through my parents' business failure and a battle with breast cancer, but in retrospect, those times ultimately made me stronger," adding, "After donating, I felt as if I had completed my final assignment to society."

Yoon Yeo-jun, chair of Love Fruit, said, "This donation, delivered ahead of Teachers Day, goes beyond simple sharing and serves as warm education and a message for children and the next generation."

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