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YU President, Faculty, Staff Union, Student Council, and Others Unite to Raise Donations on “Day of Practicing the Spirit of Social Contribution” International Students at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul Put the Values of Global Citizenship Learned through Saemaul Studies into Practice through Sharing Words of Gratitude from a Nepali Student Spread Empathy across Campus … Renewing Awareness of the Value of Global Social Contribution [September 28, 2026] <YU Community Members Participate in Fundraising to Support Victims of the Devastating Floods in Nepal on the “Day of Practicing the Spirit of Social Contribution”> Yeungnam University (YU; President CHOI Oe-chool) brought together members of its entire university community to raise funds for victims of the devastating floods in Nepal in observance of the “Day of Practicing the Spirit of Social Contribution.” The initiative put global social contribution into practice by reaching across national borders to share the pain of fellow members of the global community. In particular, international students at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS), who come from countries around the world, took the disaster in Nepal to heart as if it had happened in their own communities and joined the fundraising effort, demonstrating through action the values of global citizenship, responsibility, and solidarity. Early in the morning on September 28, approximately 1,500 people—including students, professors, staff, and international students—gathered at YU to participate in campus cleanup activities marking the “Day of Practicing the Spirit of Social Contribution.” Before setting out to clean various parts of the campus, the university community came together for another act of social contribution: offering hope and support to people in Nepal who had lost their homes and livelihoods and were facing hardship following the devastating floods in August caused by factors including climate change. The fundraising effort was joined by key members of the university community, including President CHOI Oe-chool; faculty members; PARK Seong-ho, chair of the staff labor union, and other staff members; and SIM Chang-seop, president of the student council, along with student volunteers from the Social Contribution Corps. Although they held different positions and responsibilities, they shared a common desire to help fellow members of the global community suffering from the disaster. Members of YU contributed to the fundraising effort in the hope that their collective generosity, however small each individual contribution might be, would help victims rebuild their daily lives. <International Students at YU’s Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul Participate in Fundraising to Support Victims of the Devastating Floods in Nepal> The participation of international students at PSPS gave the initiative special significance. PSPS consists entirely of international students who study international development cooperation based on Saemaul Studies and are developing into engaged global citizens committed to addressing shared global challenges, including disasters and poverty. Whenever major disasters have struck around the world, these students have taken the lead in voluntary fundraising and charitable activities. Following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, they held a bazaar selling personal belongings and donated all proceeds to affected residents. After the 2018 earthquake in Indonesia, they again raised and donated funds through a bazaar, sharing the suffering of people around the world regardless of nationality or language. Last year, they also participated in a fundraising campaign organized by YU and Yeungnam University Medical Center to support residents affected by major wildfires in Gyeongbuk Province, continuing their efforts to help communities in Korea and abroad. <International Students at YU’s Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul Participate in Fundraising to Support Victims of the Devastating Floods in Nepal> In this fundraising campaign, PSPS students once again put what they had learned into practice. Before the fundraising began, a student from Nepal personally addressed members of the university community, sharing news of the disaster in his home country and expressing gratitude for the heartfelt solidarity shown by fellow international students and other members of the university. His words resonated deeply with those present, creating a strong sense of empathy and solidarity. GIRI Roshan, a Nepali student pursuing a master’s degree in the Department of Sustainable Development at PSPS, said, “While studying abroad far from home, I was heartbroken to hear about the disaster in my hometown.” He continued, “Seeing my fellow international students studying at YU, along with the university community—including the president—come together to support the people affected by the floods in Nepal as if the tragedy had happened to them personally gave me great comfort and strength.” He added, “I am deeply grateful to everyone at Yeungnam University for sharing such heartfelt warmth. I will never forget the gratitude and emotion I felt through this experience. Going forward, I will also embrace my responsibility as a global citizen, stand alongside those facing hardship, and work toward a world where everyone can live happily.” <Sixth-Grader SON I-hyeon (left), Who Has Participated in YU’s Day of Practicing the Spirit of Social Contribution on Several Occasions, Joins Fundraising to Support Victims of the Devastating Floods in Nepal> YU President CHOI Oe-chool said, “The spirit of social contribution, which began 15 years ago with the simple act of keeping our campus clean, has grown into a warm bond of solidarity that brings hope to fellow members of the global community facing hardship caused by disasters. This fundraising campaign is especially meaningful because students, professors, staff, and international students—all members of the YU community—have joined together with one heart.” He continued, “Yeungnam University regards it as one of its core responsibilities to share the knowledge and capabilities it has accumulated with society and to participate responsibly in addressing challenges facing humanity as a whole. We will continue to practice global social contribution based on the spirit of sharing, service, and creativity, while devoting ourselves to nurturing engaged individuals who contribute to the prosperity of the global community.” Through this fundraising campaign, YU is creating an opportunity for all members of its university community to reaffirm the values of solidarity and responsibility as members of the global community, going beyond simply providing assistance to disaster victims. The participation of international students studying Saemaul Studies, who joined hands across national borders, is a meaningful example of how YU’s commitment to global social contribution and global citizenship education is being put into practice both on and off campus. YU has been conducting a fundraising campaign for members of its university community—including students, professors, and staff—to support victims of the devastating floods in Nepal, with donations being accepted through October 2. The funds raised will be delivered to the flood victims in Nepal through the Korean Red Cross.
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YU Signs MOU with Gyeongsangbuk-do, Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Saemaul Foundation and Holds Conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12 “Global Saemaul Economic Cooperation Conference” Promotes Collaboration in Economic, Cultural, and Educational Research and Global Talent Development Following the September 5 Forum with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan, YU Continues to Deliver Results through “Saemaul Studies-Based Educational Diplomacy” YU Meets with Around 30 Vietnamese Alumni in Ho Chi Minh City, Strengthening Its Close-Knit Global Alumni Network [September 30, 2026] <YU, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Saemaul Foundation, and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, Sign an MOU on Cooperation in the Saemaul Globalization Project> Yeungnam University (YU; President CHOI Oe-chool) is broadening its global partnerships through educational diplomacy based on Saemaul Studies, opening a new chapter in cooperation with Vietnam by expanding beyond academic and people-to-people exchanges into industrial and economic collaboration between the two countries. Following the successful Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026), held on September 5 in partnership with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan, YU participated in the Global Saemaul Economic Cooperation Conference on September 12 at Campus 1 of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City. The event further expanded YU’s network for global educational and economic cooperation based on Saemaul Studies in Vietnam. The conference was organized to share the achievements of the Saemaul Globalization Project over the past 20 years and discuss ways to broaden cooperation into the economic and cultural sectors. Approximately 300 government and academic representatives from both countries attended, including LEE Chun-young, Director of YU International Affairs; HWANG Myeong-seok, Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do; KIM Il-su, Chair of the Administrative, Health and Welfare Committee of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Council; LEE Young-seok, President of the Saemaul Foundation; NGUYEN Van Duoc, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; and NGO Thi Phuong Lan, President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City. In particular, YU signed an MOU on Cooperation in the Saemaul Globalization Project with Gyeongsangbuk-do, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Saemaul Foundation to substantially expand the global educational and economic cooperation network based on Saemaul Studies. Under the agreement, the participating institutions agreed to diversify the scope of the Saemaul Globalization Project, advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and build a global Saemaul network. Specific plans include conducting joint research and sharing project experience to develop global Saemaul models, identifying cooperative initiatives across various fields, including economics and culture, and further strengthening institutional collaboration in academic research on the Saemaul Globalization Project and global talent development centered on the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS). YU’s academic expertise was also prominently featured in the Saemaul International Forum session held after the MOU signing ceremony. HAN Dong-geun, Distinguished Endowed Professor in the Department of International Development and Saemaul Studies at YU, delivered a presentation titled “The Contemporary Significance of the Saemaul Movement and a New Vision for Talent Development through Education.” His presentation led to in-depth discussions and drew considerable interest from local participants. <HAN Dong-geun, Distinguished Endowed Professor in YU’s Department of International Development and Saemaul Studies, Delivers a Presentation at the Saemaul International Forum in Vietnam> Before the Ho Chi Minh City event, YU had successfully co-hosted the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan on September 5. Through this series of close engagements with Vietnam, YU has been recognized for successfully expanding Saemaul Studies-based educational diplomacy into an economic cooperation platform bringing together government, universities, and industry. YU plans to continue leading the development of a virtuous cycle of cooperation that supports Korean companies entering the Vietnamese market and helps outstanding Vietnamese talent establish careers and settle in Korea. YU President CHOI Oe-chool said, “The multilateral agreement and conference held in Ho Chi Minh City mark a new stage in the development of YU’s educational diplomacy based on Saemaul Studies.” He added, “Through a government–university–industry cooperation platform that brings together the central government, local governments, and universities, we will develop practical cooperation models that promote mutual growth between Korea and Vietnam.” He continued, “I firmly believe that our distinguished alumni, who play pivotal roles across various sectors of Vietnamese society, will serve as strong bridges for our global network.” He emphasized, “YU will continue to devote its full capabilities to nurturing globally minded, interdisciplinary talent who can contribute to the sustainable development of humanity and drive shared prosperity between our two countries.” <YU Holds a Meeting with Its Vietnamese Alumni in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12> Meanwhile, on the evening of September 12, YU held a gathering with around 30 Vietnamese alumni in Ho Chi Minh City, further strengthening its global alumni network.LEE Chun-young, Director of YU International Affairs, attended the event and introduced the university’s recent development and growing global standing, offering encouragement to the alumni.YU graduates are currently making their mark in Vietnam in a variety of fields. Some serve as professors at local universities, including Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, while others work for global corporations and leading Vietnamese companies. During the gathering, the alumni shared their achievements and strengthened their bonds with fellow graduates working abroad. They also wore specially designed YU baseball jerseys, created by the university to reinforce alumni connections, expressing their pride in their alma mater.
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Master’s Student SO Min-seo Wins Minister’s Award in the Outstanding Talent Category of the 2026 Energy Human Resources Development Program Participated in the “Wind Energy Cluster Talent Development Project in Gyeongbuk” Recognized for Research Achievements, Contributions to the Energy Industry, and Potential for Further Research [October 6, 2026] SO Min-seo (pictured above; advisor KANG Seok-won), a master’s student in the Department of Future Automotive Engineering at the Graduate School of Yeungnam University (YU; President CHOI Oe-chool), has received the Minister’s Award from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment in the Outstanding Talent category of the 2026 Energy Human Resources Development Program. SO was selected for the award in recognition of his research achievements, contributions to the energy industry, and potential to expand his work into further research. The Outstanding Talent category evaluated students participating in 57 projects under the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning’s Energy Human Resources Development Program, including projects completed in 2025 and ongoing projects in 2026. Following an initial document review that selected six candidates, a presentation evaluation was conducted, and the ministerial award was ultimately presented to two recipients. The Wind Energy Cluster Talent Development Project in Gyeongbuk, in which SO participated, is a national R&D project led by Gyeongbuk Technopark. The total project budget was approximately KRW 9.3 billion, including national and local government funding, of which approximately KRW 1.86 billion was allocated to YU. The project ran for approximately five years, from April 2021 to December 2025. YU participated as a joint research institution alongside Handong Global University and Dongguk University WISE Campus. Professor JUNG Young-hoon of the Department of Future Automotive Engineering served as YU’s principal investigator, leading the development of specialized talent and industry–academia–research collaboration based on the needs of the regional wind energy industry. Under the project, SO conducted research titled “Nanolubricant-Based Friction Reduction to Improve Lubrication Efficiency in Wind Turbine Nacelle Drivetrains.” Using molecular dynamics simulations, he investigated the friction-reduction principles of nanoparticle additives and the mechanisms by which they improve lubrication efficiency, demonstrating their potential to reduce energy losses in wind turbine drivetrains. His research led to publications as a lead author in multiple SCIE-indexed international academic journals, as well as an award for an outstanding paper at an academic conference. The work subsequently expanded into further research, and he was selected as the principal investigator for the National Research Foundation of Korea’s Research Grants for Graduate Students in Master’s Programs. SO said, “Through the Wind Energy Cluster Talent Development Project in Gyeongbuk, I was able to connect the needs of the wind energy industry with my research and develop the results into academic publications and follow-up studies. This award will motivate me to continue growing as a researcher who can contribute to improving energy efficiency.” His academic advisor, Professor KANG Seok-won of YU’s Department of Future Automotive Engineering, said, “SO has consistently developed the research capabilities he acquired through the talent development project into publications in internationally renowned academic journals and further research achievements. This award is a meaningful example not only of his individual accomplishments but also of the success of specialized talent development in the energy sector through industry–academia collaboration.” The award was presented at the 2026 Energy Human Resources Development Program Outstanding Achievements Awards Ceremony, held in August at EL Tower in Yangjae, Seoul.
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Regional Government–Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration Builds Cell Culture Industry Ecosystem in Uiseong, Gyeongbuk … A Model for the ANCHOR Project Driving Regional Bioindustry Growth through Industrial Infrastructure, Business Attraction, Industry–Academia Collaboration, and Talent Development [October 1, 2026] <YU’s K-U City Cell Culture Project Team Wins the Grand Prize—the Minister of Education’s Award—at the 2026 ANCHOR Innovation Achievements and Regional Innovation Case Competition> The K-U City Cell Culture Project Team at Yeungnam University (YU; President CHOI Oe-chool), led by Professor CHOI In-ho of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has won the Grand Prize, the Minister of Education’s Award, at the 2026 ANCHOR Innovation Achievements and Regional Innovation Case Competition. The competition was organized to identify and promote successful cases in which universities and local communities have built university-centered regional development ecosystems through collaboration, thereby driving mutual growth between universities and their regions. YU’s K-U City Cell Culture Project Team won the top award in the Signature Project category of ANCHOR Festival for its project, “Building a Cell Culture Industrialization Complex through Regional Government–Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration.” The award recognizes YU’s achievements in establishing a foundation for the cell culture industry in Uiseong in cooperation with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Uiseong County, local universities, and related companies. By linking research and development, corporate support, and talent development, the university has helped drive the growth of the regional bioindustry. Since 2015, YU has worked with Gyeongsangbuk-do, Uiseong County, and local universities to establish an industrial foundation for cell culture in Uiseong. The university has focused on localizing the production of materials, culture media, and equipment required for cell culture while building an industrial ecosystem in which related companies can grow based in the region. YU established its Cell Culture Research Institute in 2017 and strengthened its research capabilities in the field after being selected in 2020 for the Ministry of Education’s University-Focused Research Institute Support Program in the fields of science and engineering. The institute subsequently established a branch at the Gyeongbuk Cell Culture Industry Support Center in the Uiseong Bio Valley Industrial Complex, continuing to provide corporate support and conduct joint research and technology assistance closely aligned with industrial needs. YU has also achieved tangible results in talent development through collaboration with industry. The K-U City Cell Culture Project Team has trained practice-oriented professionals to meet the needs of regional bioindustry companies and supported links between training and employment. In particular, it has worked with Tiribos Co., Ltd., a company specializing in cell culture media, on joint research and development of culture media and workforce training programs, helping cultivate talent who can build their careers and settle in the region. These efforts have been highly regarded for creating a virtuous cycle that extends beyond establishing a research foundation to attracting companies, expanding industrial infrastructure, developing talent with practical skills tailored to workplace needs, and supporting employment and settlement at local companies. The award reflects the project’s success in transforming Uiseong’s regional industrial base into an advanced bioindustry hub and presenting an innovation model in which universities and local communities grow together. <Professor CHOI In-ho, Head of YU’s K-U City Cell Culture Project Team and Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering> Professor CHOI In-ho, head of the K-U City Cell Culture Project Team, said, “This Grand Prize is the result of our ability to achieve tangible outcomes by organically linking research and development, industrial infrastructure development, industry–academia collaboration, and talent development, drawing on YU’s research capabilities in cell culture.” He added, “I would like to express my gratitude to the professors, researchers, local government officials, and corporate representatives who have worked with us on this project over the years. We will continue to contribute to the growth of the cell culture industry in Uiseong through research that meets real-world needs and the development of specialized professionals.” PARK Si-hyeon, head of YU’s ANCHOR Project Team, said, “In line with the objectives of the ANCHOR Project, our team has pooled its capabilities to build an ecosystem in which local communities, universities, businesses, and research institutions can grow together.” He added, “Building on this award, we will accelerate our efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the ANCHOR Project by further strengthening regional industrial competitiveness, developing talent who can settle in the region, and expanding support for local businesses.” Meanwhile, the awards ceremony for the 2026 ANCHOR Innovation Achievements and Regional Innovation Case Competition, organized by the National Research Foundation of Korea, was held on September 30 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, as part of the 2026 Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation EXPO.
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HRD Capacity-Building Program Held for 20 Officials, Including Officials from Uzbekistan’s Agency for Government Efficiency (AGE) Supporting the Development of a Tailored “Action Plan” for Uzbekistan by Combining Korea’s Development Experience with Best Practices in Public- and Private-Sector HRD President CHOI Oe-chool Delivers Special Lecture: “We Will Support Uzbekistan’s Development by Linking Human Resource Development with Korea’s Saemaul Development Experience” [September 15, 2026] <YU President CHOI Oe-chool delivers a special lecture to a training delegation of Uzbek government officials> Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) is playing a leading role as a “global education hub,” sharing Korea’s expertise in public-sector human resource development (HRD) and its regional development experience based on Saemaul Development with Uzbekistan. As part of the “Human Resource Management Program Development and Capacity-Building Project for Uzbekistan,” organized by the Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA), YU conducted the “Invitation Training Program for Officials Responsible for Operating the Public-Sector HRD Excellent Institution Certification System” over nine days from September 5 to 13. A total of 20 participants took part in the program, including officials from Uzbekistan’s Agency for Government Efficiency (AGE), senior HR officials from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Construction, which are participating in the pilot operation of the HRD certification system, as well as officials from other relevant government ministries and agencies. The Uzbek government is pursuing organizational restructuring, anti-corruption measures, the advancement of performance management, and the use of AI as key government innovation priorities. In particular, it is promoting the introduction of an HRD certification system for government ministries and agencies to systematically assess and improve the level of civil servant education and training, job competency management, talent development strategies, and organizational performance management. Against this backdrop, the training program was designed to share Korea’s experience in operating its HRD certification system and its public-sector personnel management practices, while strengthening Uzbek government officials’ understanding of the system and their practical implementation capabilities. The training officially began with a welcome ceremony held at YU on September 7. Professor CHOI Oe-chool, President of YU, delivered the first lecture, titled “Korea’s Development Experience and the Saemaul Undong: Regional Innovation through Human Resource Development.” President CHOI explained the principles of Korea’s Saemaul Undong, which brought about change in local communities through civil servant education and leadership, and presented a vision for applying these principles to development strategies for Uzbekistan’s traditional local community, the “Mahalla.” Professor LEE Hee-yong then delivered a practical lecture on “Action Plan Methodology for Establishing and Operating an HRD Certification System,” while Professor HWANG Tae-yoon gave a lecture on “Establishing a Pharmaceutical Industry Cluster in Uzbekistan and HRD Operation Strategies,” receiving an enthusiastic response from the training delegation. The training program went beyond theoretical education, focusing on maximizing participants’ ability to apply what they learned in real-world settings. Beginning with a visit to the Cheongdo Saemaul Undong Birthplace Memorial Park, the delegation visited the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS), National Information Society Agency (NIA), Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET), Ministry of Employment and Labor, and Samsung Human Resources Development Center, among other institutions, to gain broad insights into human resource development and vocational competency development in the public and private sectors, as well as cases of digital regional innovation. Through these visits, the participants directly benchmarked best practices and, with guidance from KIPA and YU faculty members, developed and presented “Action Plans for Establishing and Operating an HRD Certification System” tailored to the circumstances of their respective government ministries and agencies. YU has continued to expand educational and research partnerships with universities and institutions in Uzbekistan. The university has been promoting a 2+2 dual-degree program with Tashkent University of Information Technologies, laying the foundation for cooperation on a joint-degree program with Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent, and continuing educational and research cooperation with the University of Pharmaceutical Technologies. In particular, the YU Medical Center’s role as the lead consultant for the construction of a clinical trial hospital at Tashkent Pharma Park in Uzbekistan, a project supported by the Export-Import Bank of Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), has attracted considerable attention both in Korea and abroad. The project represents a significant example of how YU’s accumulated achievements in sharing Korea’s development experience with the international community through education and research in Saemaul Studies and international cooperation have been linked with the YU Medical Center’s expertise in global health, expanding into a major international development cooperation project to establish the first integrated bio and pharmaceutical cluster in Central Asia. These international cooperation achievements are underpinned by YU’s extensive experience and infrastructure in international development cooperation education, accumulated over many years through programs for government officials and local leaders from developing countries. The YU Institute of International Development Cooperation (IIDC) has operated a range of short-term training programs for government officials and local leaders from developing countries, covering both the theory and practice of the Saemaul Undong and other related subjects. To date, the programs have produced 3,559 graduates from 56 countries. YU has also focused on cultivating key talent from developing countries through regular degree programs in addition to short-term training. The Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) offers master’s degree programs based on Saemaul Studies, international development cooperation, and public policy. Since its establishment, a cumulative total of 1,243 students from 81 countries have enrolled and studied at PSPS, including officials affiliated with eight international organizations such as the World Bank and the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP). Through these efforts, YU has established an international development cooperation education system spanning short-term training programs to regular degree programs and has continued to expand the development of key talent, including senior government officials, policymakers, and local leaders from developing countries. <YU President CHOI Oe-chool poses with the Uzbek training delegation after his special lecture, wearing a traditional garment presented by the delegation> Mukhsina Khusanova, representative of the training delegation, said, “I would like to express my gratitude to President CHOI Oe-chool for personally taking the initiative in cooperation with Uzbekistan, promoting various projects, and creating many opportunities for Uzbek students. Uzbekistan is looking to Korea’s experience as a priority reference in various projects and fields. If cooperation with YU expands further in the future, it will be of great help to Uzbekistan’s development.” YU President CHOI Oe-chool said, “One of the key driving forces that enabled the Republic of Korea, once a recipient of aid from the international community, to emerge today as a developed country was the spirit of self-help fostered through ‘human resource development’ and the ‘Saemaul Undong.’ I find it deeply meaningful that we can share YU’s advanced educational expertise with the Uzbek government as it pursues public-sector HRD innovation and regional development through the Mahalla.” He added, “YU will continue to share Korea’s development experience with the international community and fulfill its responsibility as a leading university in global contribution by contributing to the sustainable development of developing countries and the shared prosperity of the global community.” Meanwhile, through this project, YU aims to establish a foundation for operating an HRD certification system suited to Uzbekistan’s administrative environment and make a practical contribution to the modernization of personnel and organizational management in Uzbekistan’s public sector and the implementation of national development policies.
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From the Busan Vietnamese Consulate General’s Cooperation Request in May to the September Forum … Government–University–Industry Exchange Bears Fruit Beyond Student Recruitment and Joint Research—Building a Virtuous Cycle of Korean Companies’ Expansion into Vietnam and Employment and Settlement of Vietnamese Talent in Korea Future Industries and Sustainable Development on the Agenda, Including Semiconductors, AI, Quantum Technology, Green Growth, and Smart Agriculture Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor LEE Cheol-woo and Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman PARK Yun-kyung Express Support for the Forum’s Development [September 9, 2026] <YU President CHOI Oe-chool delivers welcoming remarks at the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026)> Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) has created a new opportunity to expand its “Saemaul Studies-based educational diplomacy” beyond academic and people-to-people exchanges into industrial and economic cooperation between Korea and Vietnam.The Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026), jointly hosted by YU and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan, is expected to serve as a starting point for a practical Korea–Vietnam cooperation model involving universities, the Vietnamese government, and industry. Held on September 5 at YU’s College of Business Administration under the theme “Innovation in the Digital Era,” the forum brought together approximately 370 participants, including Doan Phuong Lan, Consul General of Vietnam in Busan, Vietnamese researchers and international students in Korea, experts, and other prominent figures from Korea and abroad. In particular, the forum attracted considerable attention even before the event, as PARK Yun-kyung, Chairman of the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, whose participation was expected to help drive practical economic and industrial exchanges between the two countries, was announced as a special guest. <YU and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan jointly host the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026)> The forum took concrete shape following a visit to YU in May by Consul General Doan Phuong Lan and officials from the Vietnamese government.At the time, the Consulate General officially proposed practical areas of cooperation to YU President CHOI Oe-chool, including expanding academic and people-to-people exchanges with Vietnam, attracting Vietnamese international students, and jointly hosting an international forum. YU and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan subsequently worked closely together to develop the forum’s direction and operational plans, culminating in the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum. The forum featured academic sessions, poster presentations, a forum, and roundtable discussions. The academic sessions, the core program of the forum, were held across eight sessions in four seminar rooms. YU faculty and researchers and their Vietnamese counterparts discussed a wide range of topics related to future industries and sustainable development, including semiconductors, AI, quantum technology, robotics, future mobility, green growth, and smart agriculture. The session “Saemaul Undong, Governance, and Sustainable Development” featured Dr. Nguyen Hoai Thanh, Vice President of the Thai Nguyen School of Politics, along with LEE Jeong-ju, Director of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul and a professor in the Department of International Development and Saemaul Studies at YU, and Professor YOON Sang-yong, who shared development experiences and models of community innovation from the two countries. The “AI and Quantum Technology” session, led by Professor JEONG Jae-hak, Dean of the College of Engineering at YU, and Dr. Nguyen Duy Linh, and the “Robotics and Future Mobility” session, with the participation of Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hai and others, explored research achievements and potential areas for cooperation in advanced technologies. At the accompanying poster session, approximately 50 Vietnamese researchers currently studying in Korea presented their research achievements and engaged in academic exchange. YU and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan plan to develop the forum into an annual event and expand it into a government–university–industry cooperation platform involving major Korean companies and regional industries. The two institutions envision using the forum to support Korean companies’ entry into and expansion of their businesses in the Vietnamese market while also establishing a foundation for talented Vietnamese graduates who have developed their expertise at Korean universities to find employment and build stable careers at Korean companies. This is expected to provide Korean companies with opportunities to deepen their understanding of the Vietnamese market and expand their local networks, while offering young Vietnamese people pathways to study in Korea, secure quality employment, and build professional expertise. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the initiative could create a virtuous cycle in which universities, companies, governments, and relevant institutions in both countries organically connect education and employment with industrial and economic cooperation. <Key guests and award recipients pose for a commemorative photo at the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026) held at YU> The forum is significant not merely as a one-time international academic conference, but as an important step in expanding YU’s long-standing Saemaul Studies-based educational diplomacy into an economic cooperation model between the two countries. Based on Saemaul Studies, which systematizes the Saemaul Undong as an academic discipline, YU has worked to promote sustainable development in developing countries and cultivate global talent, while steadily building a foundation for educational, research, and people-to-people exchanges with Vietnam. YU has designated Vietnam as a key partner in its internationalization strategy and has actively promoted international student recruitment and academic exchange. An undergraduate admissions information session recently held for Vietnamese students enrolled in Korean-language training at YU drew approximately 300 participants, demonstrating strong interest. To date, 49 Vietnamese students have studied at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul at YU. These figures demonstrate that YU’s educational programs based on Saemaul Studies and its internationalization capabilities are translating into tangible trust and demand in Vietnam. Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor LEE Cheol-woo, in a congratulatory video message, said, “Korea and Vietnam have not only a strong economic partnership but are also very close in terms of people-to-people and cultural ties. In particular, Gyeongsangbuk-do has maintained a special friendship and cooperative relationship between the two countries by establishing Korea’s only K-Vietnam Valley (Vietnamese Cultural Complex) and sharing the Saemaul Spirit with Vietnam.” He added, “Through the metropolitan visa system, which Gyeongsangbuk-do was the first in the country to propose, we are helping talented Vietnamese people grow and settle in the region. Going forward, we will actively support companies in the province in creating new growth opportunities by partnering with excellent Vietnamese partners, while also helping Vietnamese international students grow into key talents who drive innovation at regional companies.” PARK Yun-kyung, Chairman of the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “Vietnam is a very important partner market where companies in Daegu and Gyeongbuk can seek new avenues for growth. This forum will serve as a starting point for building practical connections between the regional business community and Vietnam, going beyond academic exchange.” He added, “I hope this forum will develop into a leading cooperation platform that supports local companies’ expansion into Vietnam as well as industrial and talent exchanges.” <Doan Phuong Lan, Consul General of Vietnam in Busan, delivers opening remarks at the Korea–Vietnam Knowledge Connect Forum (VKConnect-Daegu 2026)> Doan Phuong Lan, Consul General of Vietnam in Busan, said, “Thanks to our close cooperation with YU, we were able to successfully prepare and hold a highly practical forum. YU’s educational and research capabilities and global network are valuable resources for expanding academic and economic exchanges between the two countries.” She added, “We would like to continue exchanging and cooperating with universities in the Yeongnam region of Korea, including YU, and develop this forum into an event jointly created by the government, universities, and businesses.” She further expressed hope that the forum would become a regular event and develop into an exemplary cooperation model leading to the shared development of Korea and Vietnam. YU President CHOI Oe-chool said, “Today’s event will serve as a practical foundation for economic exchange and shared prosperity between Korea and Vietnam, going beyond an academic conference jointly hosted by YU and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan.” He added, “Building on our experience in educational diplomacy accumulated through Saemaul Studies, YU will play an active role in connecting education, research, and university–industry cooperation between the two countries and in bringing government, universities, and industry together to create a sustainable cooperation model for future generations.” He continued, “I hope this forum will provide an opportunity for young people and experts in Korea and Vietnam to further broaden the scope of cooperation based on mutual trust and a spirit of warm solidarity. By pooling our wisdom to address common global challenges, including climate change, I hope we can work together to build a safer and happier world for the international community.” Meanwhile, Vietnam is one of Korea’s key economic partners and one of its three largest trading partners, making it a country with strong demand for expansion by Korean companies and regional industries. Approximately 10,000 Korean companies are known to be operating in Vietnam, and Korea is one of Vietnam’s major sources of investment. According to reports by major media outlets, Daegu and Gyeongbuk’s exports to Vietnam in 2024 ranked Vietnam as the region’s third-largest export market, following China and the United States. Demand among Vietnamese students for studying in Korea is also growing rapidly. The number of Vietnamese international students at higher education institutions in Korea has continued to increase each year. Immigration statistics encompassing various forms of residence and study indicate that the number of Vietnamese international students in Korea exceeded 100,000 as of the end of 2025, highlighting Vietnam’s emergence as a key international cooperation partner for Korean higher education institutions, local communities, and industries.
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New Design Strategy for Enhancing Ferroelectric Performance … Research Papers Published in Leading International Journal of Materials Science Artificial Nanoscale “Morphotropic Phase Boundary” Enhances Ferroelectric Performance Composite Thin Films Fabricated at Room Temperature Show Dramatic Improvements in Dielectric Breakdown Strength and Recoverable Energy Storage Density Expected Applications in High-Power Capacitors, Power Electronics Components, Energy Harvesting Devices, and More [September 9, 2026] <Conceptual Illustration of the Fabrication and Enhanced Energy Storage Properties of Ferroelectric Ceramic Composite Thin Films (AI-Generated Image)> A research team at Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) has proposed a new design principle for enhancing the performance of ferroelectric materials that can be used in electronic devices and next-generation energy storage systems. The team successfully reproduced, using nanoscale microstructures, the excellent properties observed in ferroelectric materials with specific compositions. Building on this design principle, the researchers subsequently developed thin-film materials with significantly enhanced actual energy storage performance. More than 70% of the components used in electronic devices are made of ceramic materials. In particular, many electronic components are made of ferroelectric ceramics, whose electric polarization changes in response to electrical stimulation. Ferroelectric materials exhibit a change in the direction of electric polarization within the material when an electric field is applied, with some of that polarization remaining even after the electric field is removed. Because of these properties, ferroelectric materials are widely used in a variety of electronic and electrical devices, including capacitors, sensors, ultrasonic transducers, actuators, and energy harvesters. Put simply, ferroelectric materials are smart materials well suited for storing electrical energy, converting electrical signals into mechanical motion, and conversely converting pressure or vibration into electrical signals. A research team led by Professor RYU Jeong-ho of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at YU has drawn considerable attention from the academic community by publishing two research papers in succession in the internationally renowned journal *Advanced Functional Materials* (Impact Factor 19.9, ranking in the top 4% in materials science), presenting new possibilities for the design of ferroelectric materials. In the first paper, published in April, the research team successfully created an artificial effect similar to the Morphotropic Phase Boundary (MPB), which has long been regarded as a key factor in enhancing the performance of conventional ferroelectric materials. The team achieved this by densely mixing different ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials at the nanoscale at room temperature. The researchers describe this as an “artificial Morphotropic Phase Boundary (aMPB).” The approach enhances electrical responsiveness by engineering extremely small boundaries within the material, suggesting that the concept of the “Morphotropic Phase Boundary,” which has traditionally been limited to composition ranges in solid solutions in ferroelectric research, can be extended to a wider variety of material combinations. In a follow-up study, the research team developed this design principle into an actual energy storage material. The second paper was published in the same journal in June. In both papers, Dr. SONG Hyeon-seok, a graduate of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the YU Graduate School, participated as the first author. The researchers fabricated a multiphase nanocluster thin film using barium titanate (BaTiO₃), lead zirconate (PbZrO₃), and lead titanate (PbTiO₃). The thin film achieved a dielectric breakdown strength of 5.8 megavolts per centimeter (MV/cm) and a recoverable energy storage density of 68.6 J/cm³. These values represent approximately a threefold improvement over those of the single-phase thin film used for comparison. The researchers also confirmed its durability and thermal stability. After 100 million charge–discharge cycles, the thin film showed only minor performance degradation and maintained stable energy storage characteristics at temperatures of up to 140°C. These results indicate that charge becomes trapped at the interfaces where different types of nanocrystals meet, reducing current leakage and suppressing sudden material damage caused by the concentration of electricity in one area. In fact, the thin film exhibited extremely low leakage current even under a high electric field, demonstrating its potential for more stable operation in high-voltage environments. The significance of this research lies particularly in the way the two stages of the study are interconnected. While the first study proposed a new academic concept demonstrating that the excellent performance of ferroelectrics can be reproduced through artificial nanostructures, the second study developed this concept into a high-performance energy storage thin film, demonstrating its technological potential. Rather than simply improving the performance of a single material, the research presents a new direction in materials design: entirely new functions can be created by determining how different ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials are combined and how the interfaces between them are engineered. Professor RYU Jeong-ho said, “This improvement in performance is related to the effect of suppressing charge transport at the boundaries of nanoscale ceramic grains.” He emphasized, “This research is significant in that it demonstrates that the excellent performance of ferroelectric materials can be reproduced through artificial nanostructures while also connecting this approach to high-performance energy storage devices. The technology is expected to find applications in high-power capacitors, power electronics components, sensors, actuators, energy harvesting devices, and other areas.” The research was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea’s Mid-Career Researcher Program and the Nano and Future Materials Original Technology Development Program. The study was led by the laboratories of Professor RYU Jeong-ho at YU and Professor JEONG Dae-yong at Inha University, with international collaborators from Pennsylvania State University and Michigan Technological University in the United States and the University of Science and Technology Beijing in China, among others. The findings are expected to have significant academic and industrial impact by offering a new interpretation of the Morphotropic Phase Boundary concept, which has long been an important subject in ferroelectric research, and connecting it to practical high-performance energy storage technology.
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YU Central Student Club Association Holds ‘Central Student Club Fair’ on Campus Sept. 9–10 Promoting Student Clubs and Recruiting New Members from Freshmen and Current Students 60 Student Clubs across Eight Categories, Including Arts, Community Service, and Sports, Join the Fair Along with Student Ambassadors ‘Yeongdae Sarang’ and Campus Broadcasting Station ‘UBS’ [September 10, 2026] <2026 Fall Semester YU Central Student Club Fair> “Join a Club and Make Fun Campus Memories!” With the start of the 2026 fall semester, the YU campus came alive with renewed energy. The YU Central Student Club Association held the “2026 Fall Semester Central Student Club Fair” for two days, from September 9 to 10, along Cheonma-ro from the main gate to the open-air auditorium. The club fair is an event where senior members of existing student clubs introduce freshmen and current students to their clubs’ characteristics and activities while recruiting new members. This year’s fair featured 60 student clubs affiliated with YU’s central student club association across eight categories: liberal arts, sports, community service, academic studies, foreign languages, applied academic studies, arts, and religion. The clubs actively promoted their activities and recruited new members. On September 11, the day following the fair, an Open Club Room event will also be held, giving freshmen an opportunity to visit the club rooms in person. In addition, during the fair, senior members of student clubs performed busking shows, including performances by band, acoustic guitar, and dance clubs, as well as the Cheonma Cheerleading Squad, adding to the festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, during the club fair, major campus organizations and groups that attract considerable interest and are frequently used by students also operated promotional booths. These included the Student Support Team, student ambassadors “Yeongdae Sarang,” international student ambassadors, YU Broadcasting Station (UBS), and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which introduced their respective organizations and promoted their programs and activities.
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El Salvador’s Ambassador to Korea Meets CHOI Oe-chool to Discuss Educational Cooperation and Student Exchanges El Salvador Government–YU Partnership on the Agenda … “I Will Serve as a Bridge for Cooperation Between El Salvador and YU” Proposal for a Human Resource Development Model Centered on the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul … Expectations Rise for Expanding YU’s Global Network in Central America [September 2, 2026] YU’s long-standing commitment to developing human resources for the advancement of developing countries—an approach often described as “educational diplomacy”—is gaining further momentum. This time, El Salvador’s Ambassador to Korea, representing the Central American nation, visited YU to discuss ways to share Korea’s development experience based on Saemaul Development and to promote educational cooperation between the two countries. The visit demonstrates that YU’s global educational cooperation, built around sharing Korea’s development experience, is expanding across Latin America as its Saemaul Development-based regional development and human resource development programs have gained recognition in developing countries in the region, including Nicaragua. Recently, H.E. Federico Miguel Guerrero Avendaño, Ambassador of El Salvador to Korea, visited YU after taking particular interest in the university’s extensive experience in developing human resources for developing countries through the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS). During his visit, he held discussions on concrete avenues for cooperation among the Government of El Salvador, local universities, and YU. During the meeting, President CHOI Oe-chool introduced YU’s support systems and scholarship programs for international students and exchanged views on practical cooperation models, including study-abroad and scholarship opportunities that would enable young people from El Salvador to pursue their studies at YU. In particular, the Ambassador explained in detail the background to his request to visit and meet with President CHOI. He directly proposed establishing an agreement between the Government of El Salvador and YU to enable outstanding students from El Salvador to pursue master’s degrees at PSPS, and requested the meeting to discuss concrete ways to put this proposal into practice. He also proposed gradually establishing a cooperation framework between universities in the two countries by expanding academic and student exchanges between universities in El Salvador and YU and operating joint educational programs. YU has systematically documented the experiences and practices of the Saemaul Undong and established and developed Saemaul Studies as an academic discipline. To academically research and teach Korea’s development experience and the practical principles of the Saemaul Undong, while cultivating leaders capable of driving innovation at the regional and national levels, YU established PSPS in 2011. Since its establishment, PSPS has cultivated 1,245 international development professionals specializing in Saemaul Development, including public officials and young leaders from 81 countries worldwide, as well as officials affiliated with eight international organizations, including the World Bank and the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP). Meanwhile, President CHOI Oe-chool recently delivered a special lecture at the invitation of the African Group of Ambassadors (AGA), where he shared Korea’s development experience and YU’s educational and research achievements in Saemaul Studies with ambassadors and diplomats from 20 African countries, further broadening common ground for international development cooperation. The lecture was also arranged at the direct request of African ambassadors in Korea who had taken a keen interest in YU’s Saemaul Studies and its model for sharing Korea’s development experience and invited President CHOI, who has systematically developed the content of the Saemaul Undong into the academic discipline of Saemaul Studies, to deliver the lecture. Ambassador Federico Miguel Guerrero Avendaño said, “I am deeply impressed by YU’s educational philosophy and the achievements of its global network connecting countries around the world,” adding, “I hope that students from El Salvador will also be given valuable opportunities to learn and grow at YU.” He continued, “I look forward to seeing El Salvador become part of YU’s international cooperation network next year and working together toward mutual development,” adding, “The Embassy will also maintain close communication with YU to ensure that opportunities for educational cooperation can translate into tangible opportunities for young people in El Salvador.” He also emphasized, “El Salvador has made significant progress in recent years, and human resource development is now one of the country’s key development priorities. In this regard, the Saemaul Undong model is aligned with the current government’s policy direction.” He further stressed, “I will actively serve as a bridge to help realize multifaceted partnerships, including agreements and exchanges among YU, government ministries and agencies in El Salvador, and universities.” President CHOI Oe-chool said, “Through Saemaul Studies and international development cooperation education, YU has consistently shared its educational resources to help young people from developing countries grow into practical leaders capable of driving development in their home countries.” He added, “Based on cooperation with the Government of El Salvador, I hope we can jointly establish a framework that enables outstanding students to complete master’s programs at PSPS while expanding exchanges with local universities across a broad range of academic fields.” He continued, “Korea’s development experience is not simply a success story belonging to one particular country, but a shared asset that can be creatively adapted to the circumstances and needs of each country.” He added, “YU will provide all possible support, not only in education but also in international development cooperation, so that young people from El Salvador can build their expertise at YU and contribute to sustainable development and community innovation in their home country.” YU plans to use this meeting as an opportunity to maintain close communication with the Embassy of El Salvador in Korea and further develop specific areas of cooperation with the Government of El Salvador and local universities. Through these efforts, YU aims to expand its Saemaul-based international development cooperation network into Central America and further strengthen its role as a university contributing to global shared prosperity.
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Four Years of the “Global Future Talent Development Project” Led by YU with Support from Gyeongsan City—A Model of Government–University Collaboration Seven-University Student Volunteer Corps Deployed Overseas—Building Global Citizenship through Education, Culture, and Environmental Service in Mongolia Results Shared at August 6 Closing Ceremony—“We Will Continue to Put the Values of Sharing and Solidarity into Practice as Global Citizens” [August 27, 2026] <Seven-University Student Overseas Volunteer Corps from Gyeongsan, Including YU, Deployed to Mongolia> 22 students from seven universities in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully completed education, cultural, and environmental volunteer activities in Mongolia during their summer vacation and returned home having grown into more capable global talents.The project, through which the local government and universities joined forces to provide young people with opportunities to gain firsthand international experience and practice public diplomacy, is drawing attention as a model for cultivating global talent through government–university collaboration. As part of the 2026 Global Future Talent Development Project jointly promoted by Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) and Gyeongsan City (Mayor CHO Hyun-il), 22 university students selected from seven universities in Gyeongsan were dispatched to Ulaanbaatar and the Terelj National Park area in Mongolia for 10 nights and 11 days from July 14 to 24 to participate in overseas volunteer activities. Now in its fourth year, the Global Future Talent Development Project is a flagship youth global competency-building program in the region, supported by Gyeongsan City and led by YU. Before departure, the participating students broadened their understanding of local communities and public diplomacy through preparatory training. They then put the values of sharing, communication, and sustainability into practice in the field overseas, strengthening their capabilities as global citizens. <Activities of the Seven-University Student Overseas Volunteer Corps from Gyeongsan, Including YU, in Mongolia> The volunteer corps worked with students from the National University of Mongolia to visit Secondary School No. 23 and Erdem Childcare Center in Ulaanbaatar, where they conducted educational and experiential programs introducing the Korean language and Korean culture. Rather than simply providing one-time cultural experiences, the volunteers designed programs that encouraged children to participate and communicate directly, thereby increasing their familiarity with and interest in Korean culture. During an exchange session with students from the Department of Korean Language at the National University of Mongolia, the volunteers provided Korean-language instruction and performed K-pop songs, broadening cultural understanding among young people from the two countries. Although their languages and cultures were different, the participants learned, laughed, and interacted together, gaining a deeper understanding of each other’s daily lives and cultures and building friendships that transcended national borders. A student representative of the overseas volunteer corps, Lee Jeong-chan, a sophomore in the Department of Robotics Engineering at YU, said, “At first, I was worried about the unfamiliar environment and language, but while spending time with the children, I deeply realized that sincerity can be conveyed beyond language. It was a truly meaningful experience because our small acts of sharing brought joy to our local friends, while we ourselves were able to better understand the wider world and grow through the process.” He added, “This activity gave me an opportunity to think about what responsibilities and roles I should take on as a global citizen, and I will continue to put the values of sharing and solidarity that I learned into practice.” The volunteer corps also contributed to ecological restoration and carbon neutrality by planting trees and conducting environmental cleanup activities at Terelj National Park. The students collected litter and planted trees, experiencing firsthand the importance of environmental conservation while reflecting on the need to address the climate crisis through global solidarity and collective action. <Plogging Activity at Terelj National Park> In particular, the Mongolia volunteer program, which was held for the second consecutive year following last year’s program, is establishing itself as a sustainable model of international exchange encompassing education, culture, and the environment, with enthusiastic support from both local communities and participants. The students lived and worked alongside local residents, reflecting on the meaning of volunteer service. The program also demonstrated high participant satisfaction and strengthened their commitment to contributing to the international community in the future. Gyeongsan Mayor CHO Hyun-il said, “The warm-hearted spirit of the students who practiced the values of sharing and communication in Mongolia will have made a meaningful impact on the local community. I hope this experience will give them the courage to venture into the wider world and serve as a foundation for sharing the spirit of Gyeongsan’s young people around the world.” He added, “Gyeongsan City will continue to work closely with local universities and provide full support so that young people can experience diverse international settings and develop the capabilities to lead the future. We will also continue to pursue practical policies that expand opportunities for local university students to strengthen their global competencies and grow.” YU President CHOI Oe-chool said, “This overseas volunteer program will have been a valuable opportunity for the students to experience different cultures and ways of life firsthand while cultivating a sense of community and responsibility as global citizens. I am deeply grateful to Gyeongsan City for providing this meaningful opportunity.” He added, “The experience of young people from the region participating together in addressing educational, cultural, and environmental issues in an international setting is closely aligned with YU’s vision of ‘cultivating talents who contribute to the prosperity of humanity.’ We will continue to support a wide range of international exchange and community service programs so that our students can grow into talents equipped with a broad global perspective and the capacity to put their ideas into practice.” Meanwhile, the overseas volunteer corps held a performance-sharing session and closing ceremony on August 6 at the Lee Si-won Global Convention Hall of YU’s Cheonma Art Center, looking back on their 10-night, 11-day activities. The event was attended by YU President CHOI Oe-chool, Gyeongsan Mayor CHO Hyun-il, officials from Gyeongsan City and the YU Community Service Corps, and student members of the overseas volunteer corps. At the closing ceremony, certificates of overseas volunteer service were presented to the participating students, outstanding volunteers were recognized, and the program’s significance was revisited through presentations by student representatives on their experiences and a sharing of the project’s achievements. Gyeongsan City and YU plan to further expand various collaborative projects that provide young people with opportunities to challenge themselves and grow on the global stage, based on solidarity among local universities.
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