Volunteers at Mason Korea share their time and talents in community beautification project

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Mason Korea recently joined forces with General Motors (GM) Korea to revitalize a youth home in Incheon's Bupyeong area through a collaborative beautification project. The activity was organized by Mason Cares, which focuses on community engagement around George Mason University’s Incheon campus, and Mason Korea’s Office of Development and Strategic Partnership.


Volunteers gather for a group photo in front of a mural of an outdoor scene
Volunteers from Mason Korea painted a mural designed by students and staff. Photo by Mason Korea.

Student, faculty, and staff volunteers, including Mason Korea Campus Dean Joshua Park, worked diligently to bring a mural concept to life. The mural was designed by Mason Korea students and staff, and the volunteer artists received on-site support from the GM Korea team.

A volunteer paints bright colors onto a pillar at the youth home, featuring a George Mason University logo
Photo by Mason Korea
“I was excited to participate in this project, because I have experience working in mural design from a similar volunteer project at the Smithsonian,” said Victoria Gehring, a sophomore business major.

This marks the second consecutive year of partnership between Mason Korea and GM Korea's mural painting project, underscoring a shared commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Mural painted by Mason Korea volunteers depicts people biking, throwing shot put, and playing tennis
Photo by Mason Korea

Among the volunteers were four international students and eight participants from the MK Way program, Mason Korea’s conditional admission program offering intensive English instruction for students.

Volunteer painter wearing protective gear holds up a tray of paint, and smiles and waves
Photo by Mason Korea
Hyewon Lee, a freshman global affairs major, was grateful for the service opportunity. “I try to volunteer often, but it is sometimes difficult to find opportunities,” said Lee. “I was really happy to see this unique painting project organized by our school.”
Volunteer paints the wall of a stairwell with a bright design featuring cartoon human figures
Photo by Mason Korea