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    Discovering a Black Hole's Unexpected Twist Even Einstein Couldn't Have Predicted

    A research team led by Professor Jongho Park of the School of Space Research and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)* collaboration has released a new image of the supermassive black hole M87, revealing surprising changes in its polarization structure This image, derived obtained from observations made in 2021, comes three years after the first black hole observation in human history in 2017 and the follow-up observations made in 2018. By comparing the datasets, the team explored the temporal evolution of the M87, analyzing how the black hole’s appearance changes over time. Their findings revealed that while the central dark region, known as the black hole shadow, and the ring of light bent by the black hole's immense gravity remain constant in size, the polarization pattern around the black hole has dynamically shifted over time. These changes in polarization around the black hole suggest a temporal rearrangement of the magnetic field structure near the event horizon or a shift in the influence of hot plasma along the line of sight. These results indicate that the environment surrounding the black hole is far more dynamic and complex than previously understood, underscoring the need for continued observation and theoretical research. Tracking magnetic field changes around the M87 captures unexpected polarization reversal Professor Park's research team contributed significantly to this observation by developing GPCAL, a polarization correction software that precisely separates and corrects the instrumental polarization generated by telescopes and receivers. This enables researchers to precisely isolate the true polarization signal emitted by the black hole itself. GPCAL was first adopted as a primary analysis tool in the EHT international collaborative analysis, which significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of the magnetic field map around black holes. As co-leader of the M87 polarization imaging team, Professor Park oversaw the long-term data correction and verification process, ensuring the reproducibility and stability of the results. He explained, "The size of the black hole ring has remained consistent over the years, confirming the black hole shadow predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, the polarization pattern has changed significantly. This result suggests that the magnetized plasma swirling near the event horizon is highly dynamic and complex." Dr. Paul Tiede of the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, one of the principal investigators of this international collaboration, said, "Years of black hole imaging deepens our understanding of one of the most extreme environments in the universe." The EHT international research group has been observing M87 since 2017, producing new results. In 2026, they plan to observe M87 twice a week for approximately three months to capture black hole video. This will allow them to capture a more precise, real-time picture of the black hole's evolution. The results of this research are forthcoming in Astronomy & Astrophysics under the title, “Horizon-scale variability of M87 from 2017-2021 EHT observations.” function playVideo() { const video = document.getElementById('vodPlayer'); video.controls = true; // 기본 컨트롤 보이기 video.play(); // 영상 재생 document.querySelector('.play-button').style.display = 'none'; // 재생 버튼 숨기기 } 연구 결과를 요약한 영상. --> * The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is both an international collaborative project and a global virtual telescope that links radio observatories around the world to form an Earth-sized virtual radio telescope array capable of imaging black holes. The term “event horizon” refers to the boundary separating the interior of a black hole from the observable universe. .video-container { position: relative; width: 100%; height: auto; } .play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 80px; height: 80px; background: url("https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/272B024E567617E839") no-repeat center center; background-size: contain; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); cursor: pointer; opacity: 0.7; z-index: 2; } .play-button:hover { opacity: 1; } .video-container video { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; z-index: 1; } .text { height: auto; display: flex; padding: 20px; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; background-color: #eee; border: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); color: #333; }

    2025.10.01
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    Connector Technology Development and Successful Demonstration of Data Transmission & Reception

    A research team from the Department of Metaverse of the Graduate School has successfully demonstrated Korea’s first metaverse based data space Led by Professors Sangmin-Michelle Lee, Seokhee Jeon, and Tack Woo, the research team collaborated with the Korean company Y-Matics Inc. to jointly develop connector technology that enables data transmission, reception, and settlement within the metaverse, a breakthrough that has attracted significant attention. The experiment was conducted in a metaverse-style replica of Woojungwon, the university building that houses the department. Through the newly developed connector, the team successfully visualized the process of transmitting 3D spatial data and user behavior logs generated by movements within the metaverse Woojungwon. During the demonstration, Y-Matics’s domestically developed data space connector enabled not only simple data exchange but also settlement functionality. Users can directly access desired data through a data space catalog and process usage settlement by data type through a clearinghouse, establishing a technical foundation for future data transactions. Expanding data spaces for educational innovation The team is extending these findings to education. Professor Lee is currently developing a sandbox-style XR teaching and learning space, a virtual learning environment where students can freely express their creativity and complete projects. Equipped with AI agents, the system provides personalized learning support tailored to each student's needs. By linking this space to a data space, the team can collect and analyze student behavioral data in real time, providing an evaluative basis for scientifically validating educational effectiveness. Professor Lee emphasized, "An XR learning space equipped with AI agents can enhance learners' creativity and collaboration skills. Integrating it with a data space will mark a turning point in strengthening its reliability and effectiveness in educational settings." Professor Lee's lab (2xAI Lab) is also developing and piloting a foreign language education AI system based on the Diffusion Model. The lab plans to integrate this system with a data space to enhance personalized learning support and continue research on the secondary use of learning data. Expanding to hyper-realistic metaverse and physical AI Professors Jeon and Woo are leading contents research that combines physical interaction and gamification elements within the metaverse, supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation (IITP). Their project aims to build a multimodal data space capable of processing not only visible 3D screen information but also human movement, behavior, and physical response data. This research contributes to the creation of an immersive, hyper-realistic metaverse and shows strong potential for connection with emerging Physical AI technologies, which integrate real-world sensory and behavioral data into intelligent systems. Data spaces will thus serve as a new bridge, transcending mere virtual environments and connecting human behavior and artificial intelligence. Through the Triple Helix mode of innovation, Kyung Hee has been advancing the integration of data space technology into the metaverse. This achievement, presented at the EKC 2025 academic conference in Vienna, Austria, garnered international attention. By demonstrating successful data transmission, reception, and settlement, the University has secured both data sovereignty and interoperability, presenting a new technological direction that bridges the real and the virtual worlds.

    2025.10.01
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    Skills Honed at Kyung Hee, Tested on the Global Stage Through WCPD

    The University is running the World Class Postdoctoral (WCPD) Program to support promising early-career researchers The WCPD Program provides newly minted PhDs with a year of financial support for overseas research, aiming to sustain early-stage academic careers and raise the quality of research. This year, two scholars were selected: Dr. Sumin Cho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Youngsang Ko from the Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources. “I earned every degree—from bachelor’s to PhD—at Kyung Hee and was eager to challenge myself in a new research setting,” Dr. Ko said. “This fellowship will enable me to pursue collaborative research abroad.” Toward an eco-friendly polymer nanocomposite semiconductor platform Dr. Ko first encountered nanomaterials as an undergraduate and quickly committed to graduate research. “It wasn’t easy at the start, but my advisor, Professor Jungmok You, kept me on track,” he said. “Each publication was another push forward.” The lab hosts homecoming days twice a year to connect alumni and current members. “I didn’t have to go it alone—that’s why I could go farther,” Ko said. “Those 28 papers aren’t mine alone; they belong to my professor and my lab mates, too.” His main line of work has centered on environmentally friendly, conductive nanocomposites derived from natural biomass. As plastic and e-waste grow into pressing problems, bio-based polymers such as cellulose have drawn attention for combining biodegradability and sustainability. Ko has engineered functional nanomaterials by integrating biomass with conductive polymers and metallic nanomaterials, targeting applications in electronics, energy-storage systems, and biointerfaces. “Looking at where society is heading, the demand for eco-friendly materials will only rise,” he said. “I tailored my research to offer technical solutions that meet that need.” Heading to the University of Central Florida Drawing on the capabilities he developed at Kyung Hee, Dr. Ko will conduct his postdoctoral research at the University of Central Florida (UCF), focusing on two-dimensional materials. His goal is to build an eco-friendly polymer semiconductor composite platform for next-generation wearable electronics. He plans to leverage Kyung Hee’s expertise in nanocellulose substrates and surface-modification techniques and combine it with semiconductor synthesis and ultrathin film growth. “I aim to develop eco-friendly materials for use across electronic devices, including sensors,” he said. Dr. Ko also hopes to use the postdoctoral period to build his own international research community. “As global collaboration and joint research become ever more important, I intend to keep pace—and deliver results,” he said.

    2025.09.24
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    Ambitions Nurtured at Kyung Hee, Advanced Abroad Through WCPD

    The University is running the World Class Postdoctoral (WCPD) Program to support promising early-career researchers The WCPD Program provides newly minted PhDs with a year of financial support for overseas research, aiming to sustain early-stage academic careers and raise the quality of research. This year, two scholars were selected: Dr. Sumin Cho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Youngsang Ko from the Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources. For Dr. Cho, the program marks the latest chapter in a journey closely tied to Kyung Hee. Since enrolling in Mechanical Engineering in 2014, he has pursued every stage of his academic career at the University. “As an undergraduate research assistant, I naturally became interested in graduate school,” he recalled. “Working on papers and projects during my master’s studies opened my eyes to the many opportunities available here. I decided to continue into the PhD program because of the strong collaboration with my advisor, Professor Dongwhi Choi, and fellow researchers. With them, I felt I could gain even greater experience.” WCPD proves instrumental in securing the overseas placement During his doctoral studies, Dr. Sumin Cho focused on energy-harvesting and self-powered sensor systems—technologies that convert mechanical energy into electricity and generate their own signals. He also pursued technology entrepreneurship, launching a project to develop electroceutical devices and systems that use electrical stimulation to promote wound healing; the venture was selected for the national Preliminary Startup Package. “Kyung Hee gave me opportunities to explore research in many directions,” Cho said. “Beyond entrepreneurship, the BK21 Four program enabled me to secure funding for projects of my own design, and the Khreative U+ KHU-Fellowship provided a stable environment for self-directed research. I am grateful to the University.” After completing his PhD, Cho stayed on as a research professor in Professor Choi’s lab, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers while advancing hydrogel-based biosensors that detect subtle physiological movements. The goal is next-generation healthcare solutions that combine high sensitivity, comfort, and biocompatibility. Cho’s postdoctoral fellowship will take him to Professor Jun Chen’s laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). “Programs like WCPD are an enormous help when applying for postdoctoral positions at overseas institutions,” he noted. “Being selected made it much easier to secure the placement.” At UCLA, Cho plans to develop battery-free, wearable devices capable of real-time monitoring of biomechanical signals. “With advances in semiconductor technology, self-powered sensors will be able to continuously track physiological signals and transmit them wirelessly,” he said. “My goal is to build a wearable healthcare platform that supports people across the lifespan.”

    2025.09.24
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    Kyung Hee Earns KIPO’s 2025 Honor for Excellence in IP Management

    Kyung Hee University’s Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (IACF) has been named a 2025 Excellent Institution for Intellectual Property (IP) Management by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) The designation recognizes universities that have posted strong results across the IP portfolio over the past three years and is intended to promote revenue-oriented IP management. With this status, the IACF will receive IP points from KIPO that can be used to cover the costs of creating, prosecuting, and maintaining IP—support expected to protect research outputs and strengthen IP management for overseas expansion. Under the vision of building a global network that turns IP into real-world value, the IACF set five strategic pillars with detailed action plans. It enhanced in-house expertise and expanded ongoing training to make IP management more systematic. It also launched an Overseas Filing Fast Track and retained international patent firms, laying the institutional groundwork for a higher-quality IP portfolio. Beyond the lab: creating a virtuous cycle from patents to market At the same time, the IACF has stepped up idea scouting. Leveraging faculty strengths, it identified K-Labs—core laboratories aligned with Kyung Hee’s advantages—and ran tailored programs in technology transfer, KHU IP advancement, and global IP creation to spur invention and filings. These efforts have established an end-to-end pathway that moves discoveries beyond the lab and into practical use, supporting real-world application. To identify the best candidates, the IACF convenes an evaluation committee that reviews annual filings and crafts field-specific IP R&D strategies so new patents track market demand. Rather than stopping at application counts, it promotes technologies at domestic and international exhibitions to secure partners and deals—linking research, IP, and industry in a virtuous cycle that generates measurable value. Kyung Hee is a leading university in standard-essential patents (SEPs). In video-codec standards, the University holds over 400 international video SEPs, the largest portfolio among domestic and international universities. In 2024, these standard patents generated nearly four billion KRW in royalties, highlighting their substantial commercial impact and Kyung Hee’s leadership in innovation. The IACF plans to expand that income by identifying additional patents aligned with international video standards. Director Een-Kee Hong of the IACF said, “This designation recognizes the excellence of Kyung Hee’s IP-based strategy for bringing research into global use. We will continue to strengthen our IP management capacity so that the creative work of our researchers can find value in global markets.”

    2025.09.24
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    Leading the Quest to Solve Future Scientific Challenges

    Kyung Hee Selected for G-LAMP, Ministry of Education’s 2025 Basic University Research Institute Support Program The University has been selected for the Ministry of Education’s 2025 Basic University Research Institute Support Program (G-LAMP: Global Learning & Academic Research Institute for Master’s and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers). G-LAMP provides up to 5 billion KRW annually for five years to strengthen university research-institute management systems and to support the innovative operation of key-theme institutes. Kyung Hee was selected in the field of natural sciences (astronomy, particle physics, and space science). President Jinsang Kim commented, “This recognition reflects our sustained emphasis on interdisciplinary, multi-institutional, and multinational collaboration to address global and cosmic challenges. We will establish innovative and original research models suited to this era of transition and nurture a world-class basic research institute.” Future Space Exploration Research Institute Designated as Key-Theme Research Institute To implement G-LAMP, the Office of Research conducted a comprehensive review of its 75 existing research institutes and launched a structural reorganization. As part of this process, 30 institutes in the natural sciences, engineering, and medical sciences will be reorganized into 15. Among them, the Future Space Exploration Research Institute has been newly established and designated as the University’s sole key-theme research institute. The Future Space Exploration Research Institute was selected in light of its social significance, urgency, and alignment with Kyung Hee’s strengths. The designation reflects both the dawn of a new space era and the University’s research capacity in space exploration. The institute will serve as a platform for dismantling disciplinary silos and integrating diverse ideas. It will interconnect three flagship initiatives—Core Technologies for Space Science Exploration, Artificial Intelligence for Space Research, and Fundamental Space Medicine—to advance integrated, pioneering research. Faculty from physics, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy will collaborate across disciplines, while professional researchers will be recruited at a ratio comparable to full-time faculty, ensuring the early recruitment of promising young scientists. Building on the 2025 program selection, the institute will establish infrastructure and aims to grow into a world-class research hub by the end of the program period. Advancing International Collaborative Research Space exploration requires large-scale investment and collaboration; international partnerships are therefore essential. Leveraging its global network, Kyung Hee has identified international partners for each initiative. For example, in space science exploration, we will collaborate with the University of California, Berkeley, to develop a laboratory model for next-generation exploration sensors. Depending on the sub-project, we will also conduct joint research with leading institutions in the United States, Europe, and China. With the G-LAMP selection, the University will expand its competitive research domains globally. Faculty members of the College of Applied Sciences will hold joint appointments in both the Future Space Exploration Research Institute and the Institute of Natural Sciences, creating a unified governance framework. Based on the College’s development strategy, This framework will support new faculty recruitment, expansion of research space, acquisition of core equipment, and training of the next generation of researchers. Kyung Hee will ensure the success of this development model and extend it to other academic fields.

    2025.09.10
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    New Stretchable Semiconductors for Next-Generation Implantable Bio-Instruments

    Professor Jin Young Oh's research team at the Department of Chemical Engineering has developed a biocompatible, stretchable semiconductor that overcomes previous limitations and enables safe implantation of electronic devices into the body Bio-implantable electronic devices can monitor various biometric data in real time and deliver therapeutic stimulation inside the body. Recently, these devices have been paired with artificial intelligence, attracting attention beyond the medical industry as a next-generation form factor after smartphones. Yet commercially available bio-implantable electronic devices still rely on rigid, silicon-based semiconductor-based electronic components, which can cause undesirable adverse effects such as inflammation and tissue damage in human skin and muscles. Professor Jin Young Oh's research team has fundamentally addressed this problem. The findings were published on September 2, 2025, in the international journal Nature Electronics (IF=40.9) under the title, “A biocompatible elastomeric organic transistor for implantable electronics.” Development of a biocompatible, stretchable semiconductor by combining medical rubber and organic semiconductors The research team combined medical rubber (BIIR) with a high-performance organic semiconductor (DPPT-TT) to create a stretchable semiconductor that is as soft and stretchable as human skin while operating reliably within the body. A vulcanization process using sulfur atoms ensured mechanical durability and chemical stability, and the application of a gold-silver dual metal electrode secured reliable long-term performance without corrosion even in bodily fluids. Compared with existing silicone-based materials, medical rubber offers lower cost, superior gas- and fluid-barrier properties, and superior antibacterial and chemical stability. Professor Oh explained, "This rediscovery of medical rubber, a material rarely attempted as an electronic medium, is significant in that it overcomes the limitations of implantable electronic devices.". The team verified the device’s effectiveness through a series of experiments in diverse conditions. In vitro experiments using human skin and immune cells demonstrated no adverse effects on cell viability or gene expression, and antibacterial properties were also demonstrated. In vivo animal studies involved implanting subcutaneous implantation of the device in mice for 30 days, during which no inflammation or tissue damage was observed and the implanted semiconductor operated stably throughout. The research team expanded the application potential of the newly developed semiconductor beyond the single transistor element to digital logic circuits and active matrix array structures by connecting multiple devices. This demonstrated stable operation within complex devices, such as actual medical devices. The developed device is expected to precisely monitor cardiac and neural signals and be applied to personalized treatment. Paving the way for next-generation electronic device form factor beyond smartphones This research presents a significant advancement toward next-generation electronic device form factors, evolving beyond conventional smartphones. The newly developed material is expected to serve as a key source material as electronic devices evolve into three-dimensional attachments or implantable devices. Professor Oh explained, "It can be applied to smart implants that precisely control drug release, and next-generation medical and rehabilitation devices combined with brain-machine interfaces." The research team is developing neuromorphic semiconductor devices, next-generation semiconductors engineered to mimic the structure and operating principles of the human brain's neural network, thereby achieving ultra-low power and high-efficiency computation. Beyond hardware development, the team plans to integrate this research with artificial intelligence software to develop a comprehensive system capable of real-time analysis, learning, and evaluation of biosignals. Professor Oh said, "This groundbreaking research is the first example of simultaneously ensuring both stretchability and biostability in a semiconductor device, representing a turning point for accelerating the long-term commercialization of in-body electronic devices."

    2025.09.10
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    Lux Mundi: Be the Light of the World

    Kyung Hee University conferred a total of 3,332 degrees at the 2024 August Commencement—195 doctorates, 1,472 master’s, and 1,665 bachelor’s The ceremony took place on August 20 at the Grand Peace Hall on the Seoul Campus and the Sunseung Peace Hall on the Global Campus. President Jinsang Kim delivered an address titled, “The Path to Becoming the Light of the World as Outstanding Global Citizens,” opening with a brief look at the University’s recent milestones. Guided by its tradition of Academe and Peace, Kyung Hee has pursued educational innovation in service of “A Better Me, A Better World, A Better Future for Humanity.” This year, the University earned the top grade in the University Innovation Support Program, placed 19th overall and 1st among private universities worldwide in the THE Impact Rankings, and announced a new future vision for educational innovation. At the heart of these achievements, President Kim said, is Humanitas education. “Humanitas education at Kyung Hee has taught you to ask essential questions—about yourself and about the world—and to reason your way toward answers,” he said. “As creative people equipped with specialized knowledge and the will to act, go into the wider world and be the light of the world—Lux Mundi.” “Think in three dimensions, and meet the challenges of our time”Lux Mundi—Latin for “Light of the World”—embodies Kyung Hee’s founding spirit: seeking harmony between thought and action in the shared work of Creating a Civilized World. President Kim urged graduates to become a lamp in difficult times. To do so, he said, requires steady reflection on the bond between “I” and “we,” and an unblinking look at the crises and contradictions of the age. “Ground your life in three-dimensional self-reflection and a coherent narrative identity,” he said. “Build a critical eye for social contradictions, cultivate contemporary insight, and develop the discernment to address the urgent challenges before us. May self-reflection and inquiry make you a true light—one that brightens the world.” Graduates marked the moment by taking stock of the journey behind them and the road ahead. Student Dain Son (Culinary Arts Management, ’22) of the College of Hotel & Tourism described her years at Kyung Hee as “more than piling up knowledge—it was learning to ask better questions and to find the answers myself.” She added, “Though life remains imperfect and filled with uncertain choices, the persistence forged through years at Kyung Hee will be my courage to face the road ahead, where questions rarely have clear answers.” Student Seoeun Oh (Visual Design, ’20) of the College of Art & Design related her academic journey in visual metaphors: “Kyung Hee was the soil that steadied me when I wavered and the light that helped me rise again. I took bold swings, stumbled often, and learned how not to break. Beyond the campus fence, I’ll keep taking on new challenges, keep dreaming new dreams, and grow sturdier for it.” Student Alshehri Khio (International Relations, ’23) of the Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies came to Kyung Hee from Saudi Arabia. “When I enrolled, it felt like searching for oil in the desert—daunting and uncertain,” he said. “But over time at Kyung Hee, I put down roots, branched out, and cultivated a beautiful garden. I hope every graduate tends a garden of their own—beautiful and abundant.”

    2025.09.10
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    Kyung Hee University Wins Top “S” in University Innovation

    The University has received the highest “S” grade in the first-year evaluation of the third cycle (2025) of the University Innovation Support Program The University Innovation Support Program, overseen by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea, supports universities in pursuing autonomous innovation. Its goal is to cultivate creative, interdisciplinary students and strengthen the competitiveness of higher education in Korea. The program is now in its third cycle, and in the first-year evaluation for 2025, Kyung Hee received the highest “S” grade. This year’s evaluation covered 138 participating universities nationwide. Kyung Hee’s performance marks a steady rise over three years—from a B grade in 2023, to an A in 2024, and now to an S in 2025. As a result, the University will receive over 12 billion KRW in total funding, including 5.8 billion KRW in performance-based incentives. “This is a meaningful achievement, made possible by the dedication and commitment of our entire community,” said Professor Won Gu Lee (Director, the Office of Educational Innovation & Planning). “It also shows that Kyung Hee’s vision for educational innovation – and its ability to put that vision into practice – are being recognized beyond the University.” Educational innovation model and outcomes To advance student-led educational innovation, Kyung Hee has focused on three core strategies: flexible academic structures, tailored student support systems, and advanced liberal education. Building on these, the University has expanded opportunities for double and interdisciplinary majors throughout the student life cycle, implemented more flexible curricula and academic systems, developed customized support for both Open Major and department-based students, and introduced interdisciplinary liberal arts programs grounded in fundamental disciplines. This model fosters student autonomy and growth from admission to graduation, and in this year’s evaluation, Kyung Hee was recognized for establishing a strong foundation to cultivate convergent, interdisciplinary graduates. Kyung Hee is also accelerating governance reform and building digital operating systems to strengthen the foundation for future-oriented education. By adopting a framework of digital transformation (DX) and experience-centered administration (AX), the University is developing an integrated system to manage the full student experience—from curricula and academic policies to career design—and thereby institutionalizing educational innovation. Data-driven governance and institutionalization A data-driven performance management system is expected to enhance the reliability of decision-making. At the same time, practical measures—such as improving student support spaces, deploying faculty through the Joint Appointment (JA) system to enhance student support, and institutionalizing a flexible major-selection system—are being advanced to ensure that innovation takes hold in practice. The achievement of an S grade carries significance beyond meeting quantitative indicators. Through the third cycle of the University Innovation Support Program, Kyung Hee is pursuing what it calls “Educational Terraforming”: creating a future-ready educational ecosystem that cultivates “Master Learners” who embody autonomy and connectedness, grounded in inclusivity and innovation. The University has articulated three pillars for this transformation: •Apertas (Openness): fostering convergent leaders through a student growth management system •Libertas (Freedom): nurturing individuals who contribute to society, grounded in scholarship and a spirit of peace •Nexus (Connection): developing global citizens who can engage with the world. Kyung Hee will continue to focus on the essence of educational innovation and take the lead in establishing a sustainable and actionable model of the future university. “We are planning and implementing wide-ranging changes, including expanding recruitment under the flexible major system, launching modular and convergence curricula, advancing teaching and learning through DX and AX, and strengthening liberal education focused on future competencies,” Director Lee explained. Community-driven transformation The direction of change centers on learner-tailored education. The University is actively advancing customized academic and career support for both Open Major and department-based students, while also enhancing global education programs. “Since the President announced Kyung Hee’s vision for educational innovation in May 2025, the University has been preparing—through the Education Innovation Promotion Committee and the Education Innovation Promotion Task Force—to establish a dedicated unit to carry these reforms forward,” Director Lee said. “Kyung Hee is also pursuing learner-centered innovation by developing an AI- and digital open-badge-based platform to support student growth and performance management.” Director Lee emphasized that the success of these reforms depends on the full engagement of the Kyung Hee community. “This project is one of the government’s key financial support programs for general universities, designed to promote educational innovation,” he noted. “For our students and faculty to take leading roles in society, we need to experience and practice educational innovation in our own contexts. We will do everything we can to encourage creative proposals, support implementation at the departmental level, and ensure smooth communication and collaboration with the central administration.” Building on its accumulated achievements, the Office of Educational Innovation & Planning aims to accelerate the spread and development of Kyung Hee’s innovation model. “In the remaining years of the third cycle, we will continue to refine our performance-based feedback system and focus on establishing a sustainable framework for innovation and enhancing competitiveness,” Director Lee said. “By systematically advancing key initiatives—such as academic reforms grounded in the Open Major system and stronger interdisciplinary education for future competencies—we aim to establish Kyung Hee as a benchmark institution for educational innovation in Korea and beyond.”

    2025.08.25
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    Kyung Hee Football Team Claims First National Championship in 48 Years as Athletic Teams Celebrate a String of Victories

    Final triumph after four penalty shootouts. Kyung Hee athletic teams sweep across football, handball, gymnastics, golf, taekwondo, and archery Kyung Hee’s football team captured the title at the 61st National University Football Championship, its first in 48 years and its first national tournament victory in a decade. The achievement was especially meaningful, as the team demonstrated resilience and composure by prevailing in all four of its penalty shootouts during the competition. “We’ve stumbled in shootouts so many times before, so to finally come through in all four this year makes the win extra special,” said Head Coach Kwangjin Kim. “To bring home a championship after 48 long years is humbling, but it’s also a moment we’ll cherish forever.” United by trust and determination The team’s unity and determination were key to its success. “The trust between players and staff was our biggest weapon,” Coach Kim added. “And I can’t say enough about Student Junhee Lee, our goalkeeper—his focus and nerves of steel in those shootouts made all the difference.” For his heroics, Student Lee received the Byungji Kim Goalkeeper Award, named after the legendary Korean national team goalkeeper. The football team has long faced hurdles, including those tied to admissions policies, but this year’s victory was about more than just lifting a trophy. “We learned that when every player sacrifices for the team and everyone pulls in the same direction, the result is something far greater than the sum of its parts,” Kim said. He also credited the University leadership. “Thanks to the President, Vice President, and Dean, the players never lost heart, even when things were tough. Now it’s time to put this celebration aside and get back to work. We’ll be ready for the National Freshman and Sophomore University Football Tournament on August 17, and we’re hungry to push higher in the U-League, where we’re sitting second, to bring more pride to Kyung Hee.” Finally, Coach Kim made sure to thank those behind the scenes. “Our assistant coaches, Sangjin Park and Woojeong Park, and trainers Juwan Kim and Taehyun Gong, gave everything to this team without ever seeking the spotlight,” he said. “This championship belongs to them too — and to every member of the Kyung Hee community who believed in us. Keep cheering us on; we’ll keep fighting to make you proud.” Handball team: 28 straight wins, undefeated university champions Kyung Hee’s sports teams delivered victories across multiple disciplines in the first half of 2025. The handball team stormed through the University Handball Integrated League with 28 straight wins to claim the championship undefeated. Student Junyoung Kim (Coaching, ’22) was named the tournament’s MVP. Head Coach Manho Kim and Coach Jaewoo Cha were both honored as Best Coaches. The gymnastics team captured the overall team crown at the 50th KBS National Artistic Gymnastics Championship. The golf team also swept the 2nd through 4th University Golf Tournaments of 2025, winning the women’s amateur team, men’s amateur team, and women’s professional team events. The taekwondo team took the women’s university division overall title at the 60th Presidential National Taekwondo Team Championship. As the home of the world’s first four-year Department of Taekwondo , Kyung Hee has built a tradition of producing national athletes and winning major tournaments. That tradition continues with Student Seungju Oh (Coaching, ‘22), who was selected for the national team and will represent Korea at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. At the 43rd Presidential National Archery Championship , the archery team won the men’s team event (Students Doohee Choi, Yechan Kim, Hyobeom Lee, and Donghyun Kim) and the mixed team event (Students Hyejeong Yeom and Hyobeom Lee). The men’s team captured its second straight title, while the mixed team secured its third in a row. Kyung Hee archers also shone individually, taking first place in the women’s 50m, women’s 60m, and men’s 30m events. Dean Kyung Rok Oh of the College of Physical Education, who directs Kyung Hee’s varsity athletic programs, commended the athletes and coaches for their dedication. “These results are the product of relentless effort and passion,” he said. “We’ll keep giving our teams the support they need so they can continue to grow and compete at the highest level.”

    2025.08.25
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