Director Koo Soo-hwan of the movie ‘Resurrection’ shared his thoughts after completing the 4th Itaewon Leadership School.

The last class of the 4th Itaewon Leadership School, which completed on the 7th, was taught by Father Kim Ha-jong, the director of ‘Anna‘s House’, which has been providing free meals to the homeless in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province for 26 years. Father Kim’s real name is Vincezzo Bordeaux, an Italian, but he changed his name to Kim Ha-jong after becoming a naturalized Korean citizen.

Father Kim shared with the students stories from his own experiences. Father Kim, who said that service is a magician that makes life happy and that he even pledged to donate his body and organs, made us think about life and happiness for two hours.

There are 17 students who graduated from the 4th class of Itaewon Leadership School. Including the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes, there are over 100 students. Now, even the local school education support offices are recommending students, and the participation of international high school students is also increasing. Although it is not a professional training institution, it is an achievement made in a short period of time.

Director Koo Soo-hwan said, “This is the result of the sincerity of the leadership school director Koo Jin-seong, the foundation staff, and the Olletorial members, as well as the faculty members, who believe in nurturing proper leaders,” and “I would like to express my gratitude to the sponsors of the Lee Tae-seok Foundation who supported the operation of the leadership school.”

Meanwhile, Director Koo Soo-hwan plans to open the leadership school in 2025 as well.

Photo = Lee Tae-seok Foundation

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com