Noksu () is a medical volunteer organization of Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea. Membership consists of students and graduates of the College of Oriental Medicine and the College of Nursing Sciences. The organization is one of six volunteer organizations of the College of Oriental Medicine, widely regarded as one of the university's most prestigious organizations. In 2010 the social-service ASAN Foundation awarded Noksu first place in South Korea for outstanding volunteer performance. The name "Noksu" translates to "Green Tree." History Noksu was founded on April 19, 1960. Its focus has been to provide volunteer medical and public-health services to rural and urban communities. Since its inception students and graduates, especially those majoring in Korean medicine, have collaborated to promote public health. Every year, numerous students interested in voluntary service have joined Noksu. In 2010, the organization counted a total of 557 members, 49 of whom were active undergraduates. Guidance Noksu has been under the guidance of active professors who themselves were undergraduate members of the organization. Founding Professor - Jun-Jeon Mun (1966~) Second Guidance Professor - Gwang-Ho Kim (~2004) Third Co-Guidance Professors - Seung-Gi Jung, head of the Allergy and Respiratory Diseases Department at Kyung Hee University Medical Center and a professor in the College of Oriental Medicine; and Myung-Ja Wang, a professor in the College of Nursing Sciences (2005~) Motto and song Noksu's Motto is "겸손과 사랑으로 진정한 봉사를 이루자". Translation: "Sincere volunteering through humble hearts." Noksu's song is as follows. 1st Verse 젊음을 부르는 대학가에, 앞날에 희망을 꿈꾸며, 언제나 다정한 그 모습들, 오늘도 모였네 녹수회. 2nd Verse 태양이 비치는 백사장에, 언제나 밀려오는 파도처럼, 우리들의 우정도 변치말자, 오늘도 모였네 녹수회. Medical Voluntary Service Rural Service During each summer and winter break, guidance professors, undergraduate and graduate members of Noksu survey rural districts with poor medical access. For districts meeting certain conditions, extensive medical service is given. The voluntary service spans seven days, including the set-up and dismantling of a temporary clinic. Patients visiting the clinic receive simple health check-ups and Traditional Korean Medicine such as acupuncture, moxabustion and herbal medicine. Brief lectures are given on common conditions such as hypertension, coronary diseases and diabetes to promote public health awareness. Local Service During the rapid development of South Korea's capital city, Seoul, residents in some suburban areas have been left lacking in medical services, prompting Noksu to begin extending its help locally in 2002. Supported by Seoul Housing Corporation,