# Philanthropic donations to Uiseong County

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philanthropic-donations-to-uiseong-county
> Updated: 2026-08-12T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Uiseong County has received significant philanthropic donations aimed at regional development and youth support.

In March, Korean-Japanese entrepreneur Kim Geon-chi donated 100 million won to the county, split equally between a scholarship fund and a neighbor-aid fund. This contribution follows Kim’s previous 2008 donation and is intended to support local talent and residents in need.

Subsequently, the Uiseong Kim Clan Otojae Clan Association donated 10 million won to the Uiseong-gun Talent Cultivation Center. This donation is specifically designated to assist local students in their educational pursuits. The association has a history of community support, including previous contributions for wildfire relief.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Uiseong Kim Clan Association donates 10 million won for local scholarships

The Uiseong Kim Clan Otojae Clan Association donated 10 million won to Uiseong-gun to support local student scholarships and regional talent development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uiseong-kim-clan-association-donates-10-million-won-for-local-scholarships

### 2026-07-21: Uiseong County Receives 100 Million Won Donation from Korean‑Japanese Business Leader Kim Geon‑chi

Korean‑Japanese businessman Kim Geon‑chi donated 100 million won to Uiseong County for scholarships and neighbor aid, reinforcing ties with his hometown.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uiseong-county-receives-100-million-won-donation-from-koreanjapanese-business-leader-kim-geonchi

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