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Being selected and awarded as a leading organization/enterprise in Creating Shared Value (CSV) Recognition for effectiveness of Korean-style education ODA project through Park Chung-hee Graduate School of Saemaul President CHOI Oe-chool, “Cultivation of Saemaul Development talents to drive development of developing countries is a shared value for common prosperity around the world.” [December 07, 2023] <YU won “Project Effectiveness Category” in “10th CSV·ESG Porter Awards’. (The right is President CHOI Oe-chool of YU)> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) won CSV·ESG Porter Award in “10th CSV·ESG Porter Prize for Excellence in CSV” held at the Shilla Hotel Ruby Hall in Seoul on the 6th. YU got the honor of winning an award in “Project Effectiveness Category” for cultivation of future leaders of developing countries based on Saemaul Undong, Korean experiences in development, sustainability development education, and leadership training, etc. and for endeavors to overcome global poverty and construct the foundation for self-reliant economy, through Park Chung-hee Graduate School of Saemaul. President CHOI Oe-chool developed and established Saemaul Undong as an independent academic discipline, built a theoretical foundation for establishment of “Saemaul Studies,” and tried to add the values of “sharing, service, and creation” to the basic spirit of Saemaul Undong, “diligence, self-help, and cooperation to share and spread Saemaul Spirit 2.0.In the respect that education is the foundation of change and development to lead to sustainable development in developing countries and that education ODA is the major axis to form the center of international development cooperation, we led the establishment of Park Chung-hee Graduate School of Saemaul in 2011 and developed it into an unrivaled specialized institution for training talents of developing countries. YU helps development of export markets for domestic enterprises by playing the role of an institution for government's education ODA and by helping export markets for domestic enterprises and built a differentiated Korean-style education ODA system based on our know-how on Saemaul Undong and Korean experiences in development and based on researches on Saemaul Studies and teaching capabilities. <YU won the “Project Effectiveness Category” in “10th CSV·ESG Porter Awards’. (President CHOI Oe-chool of YU)> Since the opening of Park Chung-hee Graduate School of Saemaul, over 860 people from 73 countries around the world have enrolled and studied master's programs and, if short-term training on Saemaul Undong is included, over 4,000 foreign government officials and experts from over 80 countries shared their Saemaul experiences through training and education and play important roles in the field.Based on this human network, they serve as the bridges for local enterprises to discover overseas markets and for public diplomacy. The government is expanding ODA scale so that Korea, which has joined the ranks of advanced countries, may fulfill its obligation to contribute to the international community and YU is responding to the government's policy to expand ODA projects and is actively transferring Saemaul to developing countries.Numerous developing countries, including Philippines, Cambodia, and Uzbekistan, hope to share and get Saemaul Studies of YU, and recently, in addition to Saemaul International Development, requested academic fields are being expanded to computers, information communications, and water resources, etc. It is also attracting international attention that contributions are made in cultivation of the talents of developing countries and establishment of policies for national development to lead expansion of international exchanges of policies beyond academic exchanges.Last August, the representative example is that President CHOI Oe-chool became the first foreigner to be awarded an honorary doctorate in education from Western University through the approval of the Cambodian government in recognition of his role as an advisor for Cambodia's national development and his contribution to the establishment and support of Western University's Department of Saemaul Economic Development. President CHOI Oe-chool who stood on the podium that day, said, “YU is developing Saemaul spirit and Saemaul development into Saemaul Studies to cultivate talents for development of developing countries.I think this is the very shared value for common prosperity not only in Korea but also around the world. Thank you for giving me the prestigious Porter Award today and I will work harder in the future to contribute to human society based on the experiences that YU has accumulated over the past 10 years.” Meanwhile, “CSV·ESG Porter Award” co-hosted by Institute for Industrial Policy Studies, Dong-A Ilbo, and Channel A promotes approaching method to Creating Shared Value (CSV), which is emerging as a paradigm for future management, and find out enterprises and organizations to lead approach, this year marks its 10th anniversary.
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Being selected in energy field and self-driving car field in “2023 Industry Perspective University Evaluation” Continuous selection of the best industrial-perspective departments since 2009 Biopharmaceuticals, oil and petrochemicals, electronic semiconductors, information communications, machinery (automotive), architecture (construction), environment, and civil engineering, etc. [December 13, 2023] <From the left, President CHOI Oe-chool, Dean LEE Seung-woo of Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Director KANG Seok-won of Department of Future Automotive Engineering, and Director KIM Seung-cheol of Planning Division> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) held a certification plaque award ceremony for Faculty of Chemical Engineering (energy field) and the Department of Future Automotive Engineering (autonomous vehicle field), which were selected as the best departments in “2023 Industry Perspective University Evaluation” announced by Accreditation Board of Engineering Education of Korea. Industry Perspective University Evaluation has been done since 2008 to expand communication between industry and universities, to cultivate human resources that meet industry demands, and to improve university curriculum and departments are directly evaluated by industry personnel and talent development staff from related organizations. This year, the evaluation fields increased from 4 to 5 fields (▲Environment ▲Energy ▲Shipbuilding and Offshore ▲Autonomous Vehicles ▲Intelligent Robots) and 33 departments of 22 universities were evaluated in three evaluation areas including industry-based curriculum design, operation, and operational performance.The universities that received the best evaluations were jointly awarded certification plaques in the names of the Ministry of Education, the Five Economic Organizations, and the Accreditation Board of Engineering Education of Korea. These plaques were presented to each department during today's award ceremony. President CHOI Oe-chool said, “YU got good evaluations in the areas of education, research, and social contribution in various world university evaluations this year. Industry Perspective University Evaluation is very meaningful in the respect that industry personnel directly evaluates and certifies the curriculum of universities and departments. We will do our best to cultivate talents to lead the industry through development and operation of curricula that meet field demands and contribute in national development and common prosperity of society. Meanwhile, YU has been producing best departments in Industry Perspective University Evaluation since 2009 in various academic areas including metal and steel, new materials, architecture (construction), general machinery, machinery-automotive, electronic engineering-semiconductor, information and communication, computer software, oil and petrochemicals, environment, biomedicine, food, civil engineering, etc.
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Recognition for contribution in development of academic publishing by publishing various books as a planning editor for 34 years As a planning editor of YU Press Division, published over 600 types of academic and liberal arts books [December 06, 2023] <Director LEE Jong-baek of YU Press and Publication Center won the grand prize in Korea Publishing Editor Award> Director LEE Jong-baek of YU Press and Publication Center won grand prize in 2nd Korea Publishing Editor Award on November 23. Korea Publishing Editor Award was established and has been given by Korean Publishing Foundation starting in 2022 to highly evaluate the contributions in editorial planners who are actually leading the publishing culture and at the same time to inspire pride in publishing editors. Director LEE Jong-baek is the planning editor of YU Publishing Division, has published over 600 types of academic books and liberal arts books in the fields of humanities, society, nature, and the arts for 34 years, has been leading publishing and editing books related to Korean studies and humanities and excellent writings in each field, and was recognized for his contribution in development of academic publishing.Representative projects include <History of Korean Cultural Thought> (4 volumes), <Compendium of Korea, China, and Japan> (6 volumes), and the complete collection of <Toegye Poetry Interpretation>, which interprets all 2,000 poems written by Toegye LEE Hwang in Korean ( 9 volumes), <Translation of Zhuxi Poetry> complete works (5 volumes), <Humanities Promotion Series> (33 volumes), <National Culture Research Series and Data Series> (30 volumes), and <Regional Culture Series>. Director LEE sets an example by actively working to cultivate publishing professionals through education participating in editing and production for local students wishing to enter publishing industry, and creative content contests support of publication for young people in their 20s and 30s.In addition, he has been making contributions in improvement of reading culture and in expansion of readers by providing reading programs, book design exhibitions, and special lectures in the region and has been actively making actions as a planning editor by presenting subjects as a Korean representative in international seminars in research activities and by promoting Korean history and culture in foreign countries through Korea-Japan exchanges of books and publication of local cultural contents in foreign languages. Director LEE Jong-baek received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2013 and a commendation from the Prime Minister in commemoration of the 36th Book Day in 2022 and is leading activation of regional publication and expansion of publication culture as the evaluation member of Daegu Digital Innovation Promotion Agency and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, as an advisory committee member of The Association of Korean University Presses, and a s director of Korean Regional Publishing Association.
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The first forum was held on the 13th and the second and third forums will be held in January next year Sharing and special lectures on HR cases of excellent regional companies Seeking for industry-academia exchange and cooperation and coexistence between universities and local companies [December 14, 2023] <On the 13th, the “YU HR Forum” was held at YU Chunma Art Center for HR practitioners from excellent local companies.> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) held “YU HR Forum” to promote industry-academia cooperation with local companies and employment. In the forum, held on the 13th at LEE Si-won Global Convention Hall of YU Chunma Art Center, over 50 HR practitioners from excellent local companies including the head of YU Employment Division attended. In the forum, the information on ▲ YU’s employment support and industry-academia cooperation programs, ▲ Latest HR trends, ▲ Corporate labor management, ▲HR cases of excellent regional companies, and ▲ Industry-academia collaboration and mutual development plans were shared.Especially, CEO PARK Tae-hyun of Team and Leader Story and Manager JIN Han-bin of Organizational Culture Innovation Group of POSCO FUTURE M showed HR trends and enterprises’ recruitment strategy. <The YU Employment Division is introducing YU’s industry-academia cooperation program to attendees of “YU HR Forum”> Director Jeon In said, “We prepared a forum event to build a network with local companies and provide a venue for industry-academia exchange and cooperation. I hope that this is a valuable opportunity to seek ways to cultivate talents to meet the needs of local industries and the ways to coexist between universities and local companies. We will do our best to strengthen global competitiveness and develop and operate YU’s differentiated employment programs.” Meanwhile, following the first “YU HR Forum,” YU plans to hold the second and third forums on such topics as corporate education cases and labor-management relations cases at LEE Si-won Global Convention Hall of YU Chunma Art Center in January 2024.
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Linking and sharing the results of two-way industrial-academic cooperation with local communities… Expected contribute in social value creation Exhibition of excellent cases such as industrial-academic joint technology development, student startup items, and field training Great responses to operation of a booth for ABB (Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain) family business products and services [November 21, 2023] <“2023 YU Industrial-Academic Cooperation Expo” was held at YU Chunma Art Center on the 21st> “2023 YU Industrial-Academic Cooperation Expo” was held to show the achievements of industrial-academic cooperation of YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) at a place. “2023 YU Industrial-Academic Cooperation Expo” was held at LEE Si-won Global Convention Hall of YU Chunma Art Center on the 21st, with joint holding by the Ministry of Education, the National Research Foundation of Korea, and YU under hosting by YU LINC3.0 Project Group. This event was prepared to strengthen connections with the local community and contribute to the creation of social value by sharing best practices of industry-academia cooperation promoted by YU. At this event, good practices of interactive industry-academia cooperation such as ▲ Industry-academic joint technology (knowledge) development tasks, ▲ Industry-academic joint technology, (knowledge) commercialization tasks ▲Prototype production support project, ▲ Industrial proposal CDP (Capstone Design Program), ▲ Excellent sharing and collaboration examples, and ▲Excellent cases of field training and videos of award-winning works were displayed and students presented their ingenious startup ideas were shown through ▲ King of Entrepreneurship Competition. <Students participating in “2023 YU Industrial-Academic Cooperation Expo”> In the industrial-academic joint technology (knowledge) development project, 19 excellent cases such as “Research on efficient method of correcting the viewing angle error of a laser detector” and “Development of display-based communication source technology” were shown; in the prototype production support project, 12 excellent cases such as “Development of rear seat supports for CN7N electric vehicle models” and “Development of lightweight vehicle for PBV” were shown and; in Capstone Design, 10 excellent cases such as “Research on linear bushing noise analysis and reduction measures,” “Detachable walker robot for balance control,” and “Variable mobile wheel devices for traveling on rough roads” were shown. At King of Entrepreneurship Competition, 20 ingenious and creative startup items by students such as “UAM (Urban Air Transportation) Mobile Vertiport (Takeoff and Landing)” and ‘Smart Personal Mobility & Platform” were shown. Especially, at this Expo, good responses were obtained from more than 2,000 students participated in the Event, with operation of a booth for the products and services of future advanced industries based on ABB (artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain) technology of YU’s family corporations such as Tobes Co., Ltd., Rojin IT Co., Ltd., Yuri Co., Ltd., AR Media Works Co., Ltd., Y Design Lab Co., Ltd., NearNetworks Co., Ltd., and Pudding Co., Ltd. <BAE Cheol-ho, head of YU LINC3.0 Project Team, is introducing “2023 YU Industrial-Academic Cooperation Expo”> BAE Cheol-ho, head of YU LINC3.0 Project Team had prepared the Expo and said, “This Expo is a venue to share the achievements made by the university, industry, and the community. It is an opportunity to understand the vision and flow of industry-academic cooperation and create synergy between the community and the university.” Meanwhile, LINC3.0 Project hosted by the Ministry of Education and National Research Foundation of Korea is a large governmental financial support project for 135 universities (76 general universities and 59 junior colleges) to construct industrial-academic cooperative ecosystem based on advancement, super-connection, and super-cooperation by industry-academia-research to create high added value.YU was selected for 2022 LINC 3.0 Project following LINC Phase 1 (2012-2016) and Phase 2 (2017-2021) and will receive a total of KRW 12 billion in government funding, approximately KRW 4 billion per year for 3 years to implement various projects to improve enterprises’ competitiveness and activate local industries as well as cultivation of excellent talents in next-generation new-growth areas such as future mobility and energy.
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Producing winners in major competitions, including the grand prize at “12th International Digital Fashion Contest” Recognition of Department of Clothing and Fashion for competency in 3D digital fashion design Achievements in improving the latest technology training and educational environment in the field of digital fashion design [November 30, 2023] <Students from YU Department of Clothing and Fashion who swept major awards in main contests in 2023 international digital fashion design field> Students at YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) are recognized for the excellence of their digital fashion design capabilities by sweeping the main prize at major digital fashion competitions. At the “12th International Digital Fashion Contest” hosted by The Society of Fashion & Textile Industry and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, LEE Guk-bin (4th year) from YU Department of Clothing and Fashion won the Grand Prize with the theme of “Nike-Like Digicore 23” and received Award of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. In addition, MIN Ji-hong (4th year of Clothing and Fashion) won Grand Prize, PARK Yu-jin and PARK Jin-ah (4th year of Clothing and Fashion) won Excellence Award, KIM Hyun-chae, SOHN Min-ju, and YOON Seon-ju (4th year of Clothing and Fashion), KIM Jeong-min (3rd year of Clothing and Fashion) won Encouragement Award, KIM Hye-jin and Sohn Yoo-seon (4th year of Clothing and Fashion) won Special Selection Award, and CHOI Yoon-young (4th year of Clothing and Fashion) won Entertainment Award, sweeping 4 out of 9 main awards. Furthermore, in the “5th Creative Design Contest” hosted by the Korea Textile Trade Association and Clovirtual Co., Ltd. with participation of 650 global 3D fashion designers from 66 countries, KIM Jeong-min (3rd year of Clothing and Fashion) took joint second place with Tech Award in the student category and received a prize of KRW 2 million. In “Digital Fashion Design Contest” hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government, PARK Yoo-jin (4th year of clothing and fashion) took common second place with Best Creative Award in competition with practitioners and students without age or qualification restrictions and while Lee Guk-bin and MIN Ji-hong (4th year of Clothing and Fashion) received an award. <From the left, the work of LEE Guk-bin (4th year, Nike-Like Digicore 23), work of KIM Jeong-min (3rd year, Time table together), and work of PARK Yu-jin (4th year, Flower grunge girl)> These achievements are based on the curriculum of the Department of Clothing and Fashion, which covers various fields such as materials, design, design, production, and marketing, and the technical design and apparel CAD courses that cover the theory and practice of 3D virtual digital clothing production (Professors in charge: Professor PARK Sunji and Professor JANG Hyo-cheon). The digital fashion design field, which is attracting attention as a promising occupation not only in Korea but also in overseas markets, is being adopted by enterprises as an ESG-based innovative technology element in the metaverse environment. As the result, the winners of the competition are recognized for their skills and are working in leading fashion brands and vendor companies such as Samsung C&T, L&F, No Brand, and Chris F&C after graduation. Professor PARK Soon-ji, who is in charge of the subject and serves as the department head, said, “As a result of faithfully operating courses incorporating the latest technology for several years, many of the students received awards for their original and high-quality entries and the department’s capabilities were accepted in the field of 3D digital fashion design. YU Department of Clothing and Fashion aims at cultivation of future-oriented talents with IT capabilities and global business sense and we will continue to provide active support and educational innovation to cultivate practical capabilities.”
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Selection as “2023 Engineering Education Innovation Meritorious Person” by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy As the director of YU Engineering Education Innovation Center, great contribution in engineering education innovation and cultivation of engineering talents [November 28, 2023] <KANG Dong-jin, Director of YU Engineering Education Innovation Center (Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering) received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy.> (First from the left) The innovative achievements in engineering education of YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) were recognized externally.Professor KANG Dong-jin of YU Department of Mechanical Engineering (Director of YU Engineering Education Innovation Center) was selected as a person of merit in engineering education innovation in 2023 and received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. At the award ceremony held at “2023 Engineering Festival” on the 22nd and hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and managed by Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology and Engineering Education Innovation Council, those who have contributed greatly in innovation of engineering education and cultivation of engineering talent received awards from Engineering Education Innovation Center. <Director KANG Dong-jin of YU Engineering Education Innovation Center (Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering) received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. (Professor KANG Dong-jin at the right)> Professor KANG was accepted for expansion and development of engineering education accreditation system since 2008 by Educational Information Committee of Accreditation Board of Engineering Education of Korea, Accreditation Project Group, and Research Center, etc. and for his service as the director of YU Engineering Education Innovation Center since 2014 to develop and operate an innovative engineering education model. He has developed and has been operating GCDP (global capstone design program), which is an international engineering education model consisting of video lectures, team activities, and contests by Korea, Japan, and Thailand since 2020 and was accepted for contribution in future-oriented engineering talents by developing an education model combined with practice training through “ 1/5 Scale Self-Driving Car Contest for University Students” since 2022. Professor KANG Dong-jin said, “This is a valuable achievement based on YU’s excellent engineering education infrastructure and know-how.I will continue to focus on developing and operating engineering education models to cultivate customized talents required by the industry.”
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After one year, KRW 10 million to YU again LEE Chan-won Scholarship Fund, cumulative amount of KRW 65 million Selection of 15 2nd- Class Scholarship Students and donation of scholarship in April of this year [November 14, 2023] <On the 11th, LEE Chan-won's Mom Fan Club donated KRW 10 million of scholarship money to YU, LEE Chan-won’s alma mater> Positive influence of Singer Lee Chan-won reaches YU (President CHOI Oe-chool), his alma mater.LEE Chan-won's Mom Fan Club donated KRW 10 million of scholarship money to YU, LEE Chan-won’s alma mater. After donating KRW million in October last year, they visited YU for the fourth year and donated scholarships. In the morning of the 11th, Chairman OH Jun of LEE Chan-won's Mom Fan Club and the members from all over the country visited YU and delivered KRW 10 million of scholarship money, asking for it to be used for students. Chairman OH Joon said, “It has already been four years since the mom fan club first came together to give a meaningful gift ahead of LEE Chan-won’s birthday.The good influence started from singer LEE Chan-won was transmitted to his fans all over the country and we gathered here. We will continue to support LEE Chan-won’s great performances and YU students.” YU named the scholarship donated by LEE Chan-won's Mom Fan Club as the “LEE Chan-won Scholarship Fund” and is using it as student scholarship.In March of last year, the first class of LEE Chan-won Scholarship Students were selected and scholarships were given to them, and this year, 15 scholarship students including one from the Faculty of Economics and Finance in which LEE Chan-won belonged were selected and LEE Chan-won Scholarship was given.At the scholarship award ceremony held last April, the members of LEE Chan-won's Mom Fan Club attended and encouraged the scholarship students with donation of scholarships. Special Vice-President HEO Chang-deok of YU said, “I would like to express my gratitude to the members of the Mom’s Fan Club who visit us every year to support YU. I will do my best so that YU students may become the talents for development of our society by receiving the positive energy of the Mom’s Fan Club members who love LEE Chan-won and YU.”
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Seven persons including PARK Min-jin, PARK Woo-seong, LEE Su-ji, LEE Yeon-ju, LEE Jae-han, JANG Myeong-su, and CHOI Yi-seul will be employed as prosecutors in May next year Cultivation of 24 prosecutors until now since Class 1 Established a prestigious status by ranking 1st in passing rate for 9th Bar Exam and 5th in cumulative passing rate [November 15, 2023] <YU Law School cultivated 7 successful applicants in 2024 new prosecutor selection> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) produced 7 successful applicants for 2024 new prosecutor selection test, ranking first in prosecutor appointment passing rate (based on the number of successful students compared to the number of students admitted).After producing four prosecutors last year, a better result was achieved this year. Since the establishment, YU Law School (Director LEE Dong-hyung) has consistently produced prosecutors since its first class of graduates and has produced a total of 24 prosecutors to date. Seven persons consisting of PARK Min-jin (26), PARK Woo-seong (35), LEE Su-ji (28), LEE Yeon-ju (28), LEE Jae-han (35), Jang Myeong-su (31), and CHOI Yi-seul (28) to graduate in February next year passed the selection test for new prosecutors to be employed next year. PARK Woo-seong (35), who attended a congratulatory meeting for those who passed the new prosecutor employment exam held in the president's reception room in the morning of the 10th, said, "I applied to YU Law School with the dream of becoming a prosecutor and was accepted, and with the help of the school and professors, I could achieve my dream.I will become a prosecutor who upholds the principles based on what I learned at my alma mater.” Also, LEE Yeon-ju (28) said “I chose YU Law School on the recommendation of my parents, who were aware of its reputation.YU may be the only law school where professors personally examine every detail, one by one. When I enter society, I will take the lead in raising the status of YU Law School by demonstrating my abilities with confidence.” YU Law School has consistently shown excellent performance in bar exam passing rates since its establishment.YU Law School ranked 1st in the 9th Bar Exam passing rate and 2nd in the 8th and 10th Bar Exam passing rates (acceptance standards for each stage), with 5th in accumulative Bar Exam passing rate last year and 3rd in accumulative master degree acquisition rate, showing the position as a prestigious law school.In the 3rd law school evaluations in 2023, excellence of YU Law School was accepted for the operation and quality of education. At the congratulatory meeting, President CHOI Oe-chool said, “As a lawyer who graduated from YU Law School with its history and tradition, I hope that you will become a lawyer who contributes to the nation and society of the Republic of Korea and to human society with a sense of duty to realize social justice, and I will support your success.”
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“Hoping for becoming the leaders of Republic of Korea...” Key persons of YU graduates gathered at a place to encourage alumni to start social life Accumulation of thick alumni’s affection by more than 250 participants consisting of alumnus seniors and new employees, etc. [November 15, 2023] <The YU’s Seoul Alumni Association held 10th Chunma Employment Alumni Welcoming Party at Samjeong Hotel in Seoul on the 7th> Persons from YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) who are leading Korea gathered in Samjung Hotel in Seoul at 7:00 pm on the 7th. The purpose was to encourage seniors who started social life in metropolitan area including Seoul through the gates of employment. Chunma Employment Alumni Welcome Ceremony was held by Seoul Alumni Association (Chairman KIM Seok-hoe). The event was first held in 2012 and the 10th event was held this year.It is rare to hold an alumni event to congratulate and encourage seniors starting social life by seniors graduated tens of years ago. The event was fulfilled with more than 250 YU alumni including more than 80 alumni employed recently in metropolitan area including Seoul.They greeted each other and gave advice and encouragement about social life. In the event, Chairman KIM Seok-hoe (Architecture ’75, CEO of Borim Construction Co., Ltd.), Chairman of Bucheon LEE Si-won (Commerce ’63), former Minister JEON Jae-hee of Health and Welfare (Administration ’68), National Assembly member Joo Ho-young (Law ’78), National Assembly member KIM Seung-soo (Administrative ’83), and other YU persons in politics, relations, business, law, and culture came forward to meet them despite their busy schedules. Chairman KIM Seok-hoe of YU Seoul Alumni Association said in his welcome message, “Today’s place is for encouragement of seniors starting their first steps in the society and harmonization between seniors and juniors. I hope we can become mentors and mentees and spend time communicating together. I hope that our juniors who are just starting their social lives will use this opportunity to feel proud as Chunma people and become leaders who lead the Republic of Korea.” KIM Yong-hee (Economics and Finance ’17), who expressed gratitude on behalf of employed alumni, said, “As a beginner in society, coming here and seeing prominent seniors made me feel reassured, and I am proud to be YU alumni. I am grateful to the seniors who provided this opportunity. I will pursue bigger dreams by following in the footsteps of seniors who are active in all walks of life.When I told my colleagues at companies around me that hundreds of people would gather to welcome alumni who were employed in the metropolitan area, they were all surprised and envious. My juniors will also do their best to ensure that the tradition of the Chunma Employment Alumni Welcome Meeting continues.” Chairman of Bucheon LEE Si-won (Commerce ’63) made a congratulatory message saying, “We are all here because of our alma mater.YU may be the only university that holds an alumni event where numerous seniors and juniors gather to celebrate and encourage their juniors’ employment. I hope that today’s event will be a good opportunity for seniors and juniors to cooperate and coexist, and I am proud as an alumnus of YU. I hope you will always do your best in your position with a positive attitude.” President CHOI Oe-chool and Director PARK Jong-guk of External Cooperation Division also attended the event. President CHOI Oe-chool said, “I congratulate the employed alumni who found employment during difficult times. I hope you to use your capabilities to the fullest in your current position. I feel once again that the remarkable development and achievements of Yeungnam University today were possible thanks to the dedication and efforts of our alumni.With the support of our alma mater and our seniors, we hope that our juniors will become talented people who contribute not only to the development of Korea but also to human society, and we will do our best to support students at our alma mater to nurture outstanding talents. We will continue the tradition of a prestigious private school by making efforts to correct wrong information on Yeongnam School Corporation (YU).” Meanwhile, at the event, a mentor appreciation plaque presentation ceremony was held, where appreciation plaques were handed over to LEE Jae-rim, CEO of Borim Global Co., Ltd. (Architecture ’75) and Chairman KIM Byeong-no of Story Tour (Management ’81), who have always been a strong support for their juniors, and an active trot singer LEE Chan-won (Economics and Finance 15) also visited the event to cheer on the alumni who have started their social life.
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