~1990's
An era of foundation and growth
The footsteps of the Hyunsong Educational & Cultural Foundation
An era of foundation and growth
1974
11 (Nov)
Formed the Preparatory Committee for the establishment of the provisionally named “Hyunsong Cultural Foundation” on November 14
1975
02 (Feb)
Approval granted for the establishment of the Foundation as the Hyunsong Cultural Foundation with Oh Beom-sik as the first Chairperson, with six directors and two auditors
1977
08 (Aug)
Assets contributed by Hyunsong Chu Chang-kyun
– Seoul Rugby Stadium, developed in 1973, covering 59,100 m2, valued at KRW 250 million, along with KRW 300 million in cash
– Additional contribution of KRW 450 million, bringing the total to KRW 1 billion
1982
05 (May)
Financial hardship following the bankruptcy and liquidation of Ilsin Steel
1987
04 (Apr)
Ahn Dong-gyu appointed as the 2nd Chairperson
1990
04 (Apr)
Chu Chang-kyun appointed as the 3rd Chairperson
1995
10 (Oct)
Completed the auxiliary stands of the main grass field at the Seoul Rugby Stadium, funded by Director Chu Chong-nam
An era of leaps and expansions
2002
04 (Apr)
Shin Seong-hyu appointed as the 4th Chairperson
2004
06 (Jun)
The late Kang Hyeong-bin contributed KRW 530 million
2007
10 (Oct)
Chu Chong-nam appointed as the 5th Chairperson
2008
09 (Sep)
Kim Jeong-il appointed as the 6th Chairperson
2010
10 (Oct)
Renamed the Foundation to Hyunsong Educational & Cultural Foundation
the age of innovation and development
2012
12 (Dec)
Passing of the founder, Hyunsong Chu Chang-kyun, at the age of 91
2022
03 (MAR)
Sold the Seoul Rugby Stadium as part of an urban development project, concluding the rugby field program
04 (Apr)
Amended the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation to revise its stated purpose
2025
05 (May)
Published the 50-Year History of the Foundation