Sharing Warmth Through a Hearty Morning Meal: Kookmin University Connects with Students Through Its “1,000-Won Breakfast” Event
- 26.03.20 / 홍유민
On the morning of Thursday, March 19, Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) held a meal event at the Comprehensive Welfare Center to mark the third anniversary of its “1,000-Won Breakfast” program. President Jeong Seung-ryeol and Seongbuk District Mayor Lee Seung-ro served breakfast to students and engaged in conversation with student representatives.
The “1,000-Won Breakfast” program, organized by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Education & Culture Information Institute (hereinafter referred to as KAFEI), provides breakfast to college students for 1,000 won. As of 2025, 208 universities nationwide are participating in the program, which is operated through cost-sharing among the government, local governments, and universities. Seongbuk-gu became the first local government in the country to launch the “1,000 Won Breakfast” program in 2023 and is providing a total of 290 million won in support to six participating universities within the district this year. Kookmin University’s budget for the program this year totals 130 million won, providing breakfast to 250 students per day.
Student satisfaction is also high. In a satisfaction survey conducted last December by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Education & Culture Information Service targeting 158 universities nationwide, Kookmin University received high overall ratings, including 4.49 points for taste, 4.54 points for portion size, and 4.28 points for menu composition.
At the event, President Jeong Seung Ryul and Seongbuk District Mayor Lee Seung-ro personally served students a balanced meal—including spicy chicken stew, Unyang-style crispy bulgogi, fried eggs, and eco-friendly apples—encouraging students who visited the cafeteria early in the morning to develop the habit of eating breakfast regularly.
President Jeong Seung Ryul emphasized, “Ensuring that students can eat safe and wholesome food for just 1,000 won amid high inflation is an important role the university must fulfill,” adding, “We will do our utmost to reduce the rate of students skipping breakfast and help them start their day with energy.” He further noted, “I hope that by providing a hearty breakfast, we can naturally foster a healthy campus environment where students can focus on their studies and career paths.”
In 2026, Lee Jung-jin, Chair of the Kookmin University Emergency Response Committee, said, “I believe that starting a busy day with a nutritious and balanced breakfast will help improve academic performance.” Lee Chan-hee, Vice Chair of the Emergency Response Committee, expressed gratitude, saying, “I think breakfast will help many students lead healthy school lives.”
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On the morning of Thursday, March 19, Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) held a meal event at the Comprehensive Welfare Center to mark the third anniversary of its “1,000-Won Breakfast” program. President Jeong Seung-ryeol and Seongbuk District Mayor Lee Seung-ro served breakfast to students and engaged in conversation with student representatives.
The “1,000-Won Breakfast” program, organized by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Education & Culture Information Institute (hereinafter referred to as KAFEI), provides breakfast to college students for 1,000 won. As of 2025, 208 universities nationwide are participating in the program, which is operated through cost-sharing among the government, local governments, and universities. Seongbuk-gu became the first local government in the country to launch the “1,000 Won Breakfast” program in 2023 and is providing a total of 290 million won in support to six participating universities within the district this year. Kookmin University’s budget for the program this year totals 130 million won, providing breakfast to 250 students per day. Student satisfaction is also high. In a satisfaction survey conducted last December by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Education & Culture Information Service targeting 158 universities nationwide, Kookmin University received high overall ratings, including 4.49 points for taste, 4.54 points for portion size, and 4.28 points for menu composition. At the event, President Jeong Seung Ryul and Seongbuk District Mayor Lee Seung-ro personally served students a balanced meal—including spicy chicken stew, Unyang-style crispy bulgogi, fried eggs, and eco-friendly apples—encouraging students who visited the cafeteria early in the morning to develop the habit of eating breakfast regularly. President Jeong Seung Ryul emphasized, “Ensuring that students can eat safe and wholesome food for just 1,000 won amid high inflation is an important role the university must fulfill,” adding, “We will do our utmost to reduce the rate of students skipping breakfast and help them start their day with energy.” He further noted, “I hope that by providing a hearty breakfast, we can naturally foster a healthy campus environment where students can focus on their studies and career paths.”
In 2026, Lee Jung-jin, Chair of the Kookmin University Emergency Response Committee, said, “I believe that starting a busy day with a nutritious and balanced breakfast will help improve academic performance.” Lee Chan-hee, Vice Chair of the Emergency Response Committee, expressed gratitude, saying, “I think breakfast will help many students lead healthy school lives.”
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