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Jang Keun-suk Donates W1.2 Billion to His Alma Mater

Korean Wave star Jang Keun-suk has made a huge donation of W1.2 billion (US$1=W1,151) to his alma mater, Hanyang University.

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The 24-year-old actor entered the college in 2006, where he has been majoring in film and theater. He deposited the money in one of the school's bank accounts on Tuesday without informing anyone, but the cat was soon let out of the bag when a list of donors was posted on the university's site.

Jang's donation currently ranks as the highest amount given by a student or graduate of the school.

Jang said he felt embarrassed when the news leaked to the public. "I hope it will help students who are having a hard time, financially or otherwise", he said. The university said it plans to create a special fund under his name and use it to support students with the same major.

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