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  • Campus Life
    The College of Music Presents a Night of Arias at the Grand Peace Hall

    On the late afternoon of Friday, November 14, the day after the national university entrance exam, the All That Classic Season 2—Concert Opera, featuring L’elisir d’amore and La Bohème, was held at the Grand Peace Hall As the sun set behind the stone spires of the Grand Peace Hall, the venue provided a perfect backdrop for a special kind of healing. Designed for students who had just completed the national entrance exam, their parents, local residents, and the culturally underserved, this performance was more than just a concert; it was a musical embrace. Supported by the University Innovation Support Project, the event was held as a complimentary, invitation-only concert, allowing the College of Music to share its educational achievements while engaging with the local community by opening the stage to the public. The program featured highlights from Donizetti’s comedic opera L’elisir d’amore and Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème. To ensure that even first-time listeners could enjoy the performance, internationally acclaimed soprano Professor Sumi Hwang warmly offered insightful commentary that illuminated the emotional landscapes of the two works. Music in action: a bridge for cultural sharing The stage also served as a vital educational venue for students to strengthen their practical skills. Under the artistic direction of Professor A Kyeong Lee, 15 young vocalists—selected through rigorous auditions—demonstrated their potential as the next generation of stars. These students prepared for their valuable debut performances in collaboration with the professional Millennium Symphony Orchestra and the College of Music Choir. The production was elevated by a team of world-class experts. Director Euiju Lee, the first Korean director invited to Teatro Verdi Salerno in Italy, and the baton of young maestro Young-Sun Choi brought a high level of artistic completion to the stage. Additionally, Professor Jiyoung Kim of the School of Dance, a world-famous prima ballerina, led the choreography to create an even more visually enriched performance. The College of Music has consistently held events to share its educational innovation with the community. This follows the 70th-anniversary concert All That Classic: Sustainable Tomorrow held last May. “This performance achieved the dual success of contributing to society while providing our students with indispensable stage experience,” said Professor A Kyeong Lee. “We will continue the tradition of Kyung Hee Music, where social contribution is a core educational goal, to nurture talent that will eventually grace the global stage.”

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    2026.02.02
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    A Call for Kyung Hee to Grow into a World-Class University Through Advances in Science and Technology

    Alum Jeong-seop Seo (Law, ’58), who currently serves as Chairman of DONGSIN Tube Glass Ind Co., Ltd., has donated 200 million KRW to his alma mater as a development fund The donation will be used for the University’s Science and Technology Development Support Program, bringing Alum Seo’s cumulative contributions to Kyung Hee to 509 million KRW. Rooted in a deep conviction in science and technology, his philanthropy reflects formative experiences from his youth, when he worked to support himself financially while pursuing his studies. Often struggling to cover tuition and graduating three years later than his peers, Alum Seo came to more deeply appreciate the value of learning and the principles instilled by Kyung Hee—values that have continued to guide his commitment to the University. Alum Seo said, “I have always felt deeply grateful to my alma mater,” adding that he has tried to turn that gratitude into action by supporting the University whenever possible. His affection for Kyung Hee, he explained, naturally grew into a strong belief in the importance of advancing science and technology. Reflecting on his early years as an entrepreneur, he recalled, “Even after founding my company, I continued to seek out technology and learning, no matter how difficult the circumstances were.” “In lean times, technology was my only hope”: a lifelong resolve forged through science After founding DONGSIN in 1969, Alum Seo entered the market for pharmaceutical glass containers at a time when technological independence in Korea’s pharmaceutical packaging sector was urgently needed. Products such as ampoules and vials are directly tied to public health, yet domestic technological capabilities were extremely limited. Alum Seo chose to confront these challenges head-on. “The lack of technology was the greatest obstacle,” he said, explaining that he decided to overcome it by mastering the technology himself, a period marked by relentless, day-and-night research and development. His perseverance bore fruit. Korea became the world’s second country, after Japan, to manufacture one-point cut ampoules—containers designed to minimize glass fragments when opened, a critical innovation for ensuring pharmaceutical safety. Looking back, Alum Seo recalled, “When one-point cut ampoules were just beginning to be introduced in European medical journals, we were already supplying them domestically.” Securing proprietary technology became the driving force behind DONGSIN’s rise to the top of the domestic market, where it now holds a 35 percent share of the pharmaceutical glass container sector. This technological expertise later expanded to vials used for vaccines and anticancer drugs, and from the late 1980s, the company began exporting its products to overseas markets, including Japan and the United States. A founder who turned conviction into legacy: “technology opens the door to the world” Alum Seo’s donation goes beyond financial support; it represents an investment in the future grounded in his lifelong convictions. In 2021, he also donated 200 million KRW to Kyung Hee, with the funds allocated to quantum research. The donation has supported the establishment of experimental infrastructure, including the Quantum Fab, at the International Center for Quantum Matter, founded last year. The Quantum Fab serves as a core facility for advancing quantum science and fostering future industries. Reflecting on his journey, Alum Seo said, “After graduating and starting my business, I continued to study technology while doing my best not to lose the wisdom I learned at Kyung Hee,” adding that “only science and technology that others cannot replicate can truly lead us onto the global stage.” He went on to emphasize, “If my alma mater is to lead the future, strengthening its scientific and technological capabilities is essential,” and expressed his hope that “The University will build on its founding philosophy and continue striving to grow into a world-class university in science and technology.”

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    2025.12.10
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    Startups from Kyung Hee Getting Ready to Venture into the Global Market at CES 2024

    Kyung Hee Industrial and Academic Cooperation Foundation has selected two companies for CES 2024 Plans to expand support program for new startup companies to win innovation awards The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the largest and most premier annual tech exhibitions in the world where the latest technologies are presented to the public for the first time. Leading global electronics companies use CES as the venue to unveil groundbreaking technological innovations, vying for the prestigious innovation awards. A total of 3,500 companies are expected to participate in CES 2024 including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Google, Qualcomm, and Amazon. Notably, Kyung Hee Industrial Academic Cooperation Foundation is sponsoring the global market entry of two campus startups by supporting their participation in CES 2024.   GEOGRID Co., Ltd. and Realimerse Co., Ltd. to challenge CES 2024 with their new technology Since May 2023, the Foundation has been advertising support program opportunities for companies interested in CES, followed by a rigorous screening and selection process to identify quality candidates that might have a chance at winning the innovation award. As the result of this process, GEOGRID Co., Ltd. (in the field of smart city) and Realimerse Co., Ltd. (in the field of XR-virtual reality) successfully secured their spots to join CES 2024. Two companies plan to set up their booths at Eureka Park, a special exhibition venue exclusively reserved for new up-and-coming companies that have been less than seven years since their establishment. Only the companies that have been approved by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) can participate. The Foundation provided consultation and guidance to help GEOGRID and Realimerse successfully pass this screening process. GEOGRID Co., Ltd. provides a comprehensive control platform to monitor and regulate all aspects of plumbing and water supply issues by converging proven conventional technology associated with drinking water and the latest Industry 4.0 information technology such as AI, Cloud, IoT, and big data application. This platform can monitor water quality and flow rate in real time by strategically placed sensors within the water distribution system. The system can immediately detect the onset of problems such as rust, water leaks, corrosion, and contamination and provide eco-friendly solutions. Realimerse Co., Ltd. specializes in an immersive metaverse interface by designing a wearable platform to interact with physical reality by means of robotic joints and limbs mounted on an exoskeletal structure that the user can wear. The company aims to improve upon the generally low level of immersion of conventional VR systems compared to the real-world sensory feedback on manipulating physical objects. With the robotic joints and limbs developed by Realimerse, users can experience a nuanced sense of weight and recoil in increments as precise as 100g per step in a fully immersive VR environment. To ensure the safety of the user, this innovative VR platform has an exoskeletal structure that is designed to protect the user from injury in case of an accident. The fruits of Kyung Hee’s startup development process; the Foundation plans to expand related support programs in the future. It is even more remarkable that both GEOGRID and Realimerse were created by Kyung Hee students and alums through Kyung Hee's startup development process. GEOGRID Co., Ltd. began in the Startup Incubation Center and won the grand prize at the Try Everything 2022 KHU Startup Wild Pitching Program. This year, the company relocated to Kyung Hee University Campus Town and found a fresh opportunity for growth while continuing on its winning streak: GEOGRID won the grand prize at the Campus Town Demo Day, titled “Camtown Vision,” held earlier this month. Realimerse Co., Ltd. was born out of a collaborative classroom project between Students Min-woo Lee and Min-hyuk Ha (Mechanical Engineering, ’16), which origin can be traced back to a Capstone Design project with a strong potential that led to winning the grand prize at the 2022 LINC 3.0 Capstone Design Competition hosted by the National Research Foundation of Korea. Despite the humble and somewhat accidental beginning, Realimerse continued to make strides in the field of robotics and virtual reality, garnering recognition through paper awards at academic conferences and winning a spot for preliminary startup entrepreneurship package. Since then, the company has moved into the Startup Incubation Center and is committed to pursuing their dream. Director Yoon hyuk Kim of the Industrial Academic Cooperation Foundation stressed the crucial role of the Foundation enabling new venture companies to negotiate the challenging phase of initial survival until they can find a reliable revenue stream to subsist. He said, “In order for early-stage startups to overcome the so-called ‘Valley of Death,’ they need clear strategies and brilliant execution to target the global market. In view of the urgent need for successful and effective global market penetration, the Foundation decided to encourage and endorse participation in CES as a means of supporting the growth of young startups on campus. We hope the participating companies to improve their global business competitiveness and achieve tangible results such as attracting additional investment and increasing sales.” Director Kim concluded, “Based on our experience and lessons learned in this CES, we plan to expand our strategy and provide up-and-coming startups with broader and more diverse opportunities and support measures to kickstart their successful landing on the global business scene.”

    2023.12.15
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    A Modern Variation of Traditional Korean Content Played by Media Facade

    Professor Hye Kyung Kim at the Department of Digital Contents has been selected to head the Contents One Campus Establishment and Operation Support Program for the third straight year As September was coming to an end, the Autumn Campus Festival was in full swing and the Kyung Hee community was enjoying a media facade at the Central Library of Global Campus. The artwork titled Coloring the Space with Light was created by the Department of Digital Contents, which, as a consortium with Newjak, was selected for the 2022 Contents One Campus Establishment and Operation Support Program by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency. This innovative industry-university cooperation program is designed to nurture creative human resources well-versed in convergence. Programs selected for three years in a row; convergence-related projects, curricular/extracurricular activities, and firsthand learning This is the third year Professor Kim has been selected for the Contents One Program. Next January will mark a full year that she has been in charge of convergence-related projects, curricular/extracurricular activities, and on-site training sessions. Her goal for the year 2022 has been creating innovative content delivering unique stories featuring Korean folk tales and cultural heritage items. Facilities that can screen media facades, such as media walls and digital signage, are becoming increasingly common, asking for more content to display. Unfortunately, it was not easy to translate her expertise on large buildings and vast outdoor spaces into classroom lectures. Therefore, this media facade project was a great firsthand learning opportunity for her students. She took this as an opportunity to nurture her students into creative and well-versed professionals based on her experience of creating and displaying media facade artworks. The Department of Digital Contents opened an extracurricular course for five days in early July for this convergence project and then divided the 25 participants into six groups, each of which planned and created Korean-themed content under Professor Kim’s supervision. The students created new stories based on Korean folktales and folk paintings while reinterpreting traditional Korean culture with a modern touch. Their works are: Do-ggaebi Fire Festival, A Story of I-moo-gi, A Spring Excursion of Cats, Paintings of the Four Noble Plants, and Into the Famous Korean Paintings. A Story of I-moo-gi describes a lesser dragon (i-moo-gi) in Korean mythology and folklore, going on an adventure; while A Spring Excursion of Cats displays two cats personified as the protagonists of Portrait of a Beauty, Lovers under the Moon, and A Barge Scene on the River, all by Yun-bok Shin, the great genre painter in the late Joseon period. At the end of September, their works decorated Bukchon Hanok Hall, the Central Library at the Global Campus, and the Korea Creative Content Agency Joint Hall at Ace Fair in Gwangju. The Bukchon Hanok Hall exhibit attracted about 4,500 domestic and international viewers, eliciting intense responses from non-Korean tourists toward traditional Korean culture reborn with the help of advanced technology. The audience praised the novel media art harmonized with unique Korean materials for being displayed inside a traditional Korean residence (hanok). Offering students practical experience by using campus spaces and buildings as media facades, for projects Professor Kim noted: “Contents One Campus enabled my students to use expensive equipment to present our works on the Bukchon Hanok Hall and the Central Library. It fulfilled their desire to gain hands-on experience. Satisfied, they produced outstanding works, which won the viewers’ hearts. This industry-academy project presented students with field experience and gave us all content that delivers Korean stories and beauty. I will continue to work on the convergence of technology and art.” Student Munjung Kim (Digital Contents, ‘19) commented on her participation in the project: “This was a meaningful experience where I learned media art and projection mapping, while increasing my theoretical knowledge and work capabilities. Another positive aspect was my exposure to diverse content. The extracurricular course during the summer vacation served as a springboard for me to produce contents to match a given theme in a short time. Since COVID-19 deprived me of many collaboration opportunities with my classmates, making this joint project with other students all the more precious to me.”

    2022.12.02
  • Campus Life
    “Turning the Present Crisis into Future Opportunity”

    COVID-19 is driving humanity to languish in pain, cry out in despair, and ache with anxiety Multiple crises simultaneously hitting all of humanity are bringing about a time of urgency. Sensing this crisis, Kyung Hee University hosted the 2020 Peace Bar Festival on September 22 and 23 to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace under the theme of “The Era of Urgency, a New Horizon for Political Norms.” Kyung Hee played a critical role in laying the first stone for the UN International Day of Peace. Since then, the University has hosted an annual international conference in celebration of the Peace Day on September 21. This year, the event was unprecedentedly held in the untact format due to the COVID-19 situation. The opening ceremony began with an introduction to how the International Day of Peace started and evolved. Chancellor Inwon Choue of the Kyung Hee University System delivered the opening address, which was followed by a congratulatory message from former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. Time to discuss the present crises, including COVID-19 and climate change In the opening address, Chancellor Inwon Choue expressed his grave concern and said, “Besides COVID-19, diverse global threats are becoming even more deeply entrenched. I am not certain whether modern society, and human civilization at large, is capable of successfully diverting the present crises.” The international community and environmental scientists echo his assessment. As of late, ecologists have been increasingly raising an alarm for the impending crisis of the “sixth mass extinction,” citing nuclear proliferation, emergence of disruptive advanced technologies, deepening polarization, and political and social rifts. In addition, climate change has emerged as another disaster that will hasten the time of human suffering. He stressed, "We are about to enter a new phase where we have to make possible what is seemingly impossible, which would never be an easy task. Nevertheless, we have to find a way. We must ask, talk about, and discuss what kind of future we want.” In this regard, he posed four questions: 'What should we do to continue our lives and support its foundation?,” “How can we realize a seemingly impossible future?,” “Which should be the priority for politicians and citizens alike―national interest or people’s lives?,” and “What kind of atmosphere should the international community create for global cooperation?” He also expressed a great expectation for what would happen at this annual conference. Chancellor Choue hoped that this event would present an opportunity to reflect on the remedies for the crises facing humanity, stressing, “The past weighs heavily on us. I hope that this conference encourages us to surmount the weight of history and act anew.” We need multilateralism that works effectively In her congratulatory message, former Director-General Bokova proposed that multilateralism could be a solution to the impending crisis as she pointed out: “The world is in the most perilous situation since World War II.” Multilateralism is the ideal pursued by the United Nations, emphasizing the need for governments to share and cooperate further as well as invest more in people, healthcare, education, science, and research. "Each government adopts unprecedented fiscal policies to save the economy and protect people's livelihoods, but these efforts should not only aim for restoration but also for improvement and advancement,” said she. The 2020 Peace BAR Festival, which marks the 39th UN International Day of Peace, featured an opening ceremony, a special lecture, a special dialogue, and a roundtable. Videos on this two-day event will be available on the official Kyung Hee University website to widely share the wisdom to brave this urgent crisis facing global society.

    2020.11.03
  • Campus Life
    “No One Can Be Whole Alone.”

    The world has been dealing with unprecedented climate change in terms of scale and rate, and now it is contending with the new challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic In view of these extraordinary challenges, Kyung Hee University hosted the 2020 Peace Bar Festival (PBF) on the 39th anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace (September 21) under the theme of “The Era of Urgency, a New Horizon for Political Norms,” addressing the global threats to the future of humankind and seeking practical alternatives. Since 1982, the University has been hosting an annual international conference to celebrate the International Day of Peace, which was declared in 1981 by the proposal of the founder of the Kyung Hee University System. This year’s PBF was held online, from September 22 (Tue) to 23 (Wed), in consideration of the COVID-19 situation. Professor Naomi Oreskes of Harvard University opened the first day with a special lecture titled, “Reclaiming Cooperation in a World of Competition.” She noted that the relentless push for expansion and growth is threatening the global ecosystem, and that, should humanity continue in the self-righteous binge of unlimited competition, civilization will end soon. She stressed building a system of cooperation that supersedes competition to change the present course. The climate crisis threatens today's prosperity and urgently requires resolution. Professor Oreskes retraced the footsteps of capitalism and neoliberalism, explaining that capitalism, in emphasizing freedom and competition, developed a worldview that judges every sphere of our lives from an economic perspective. She said, “Neoliberals claim that the world has flourished under the capitalist system of global competition, but climate change caused by capitalism is threatening today's prosperity. Nonetheless, we are doing nothing.” Yet, we can no longer afford to sit idly by while COVID-19 and climate change are threatening our existence. "The advocates of competitive free market capitalism reinforced the idea that greed and egotism were virtues ingrained in human nature and any other form of social system was against it," explained Professor Oreskes. “Caring for others is caring for self.” The Harvard professor expressed the view that we should work together to stop this crisis. “Altruism is everywhere. We can easily find people around us who are kind and willing to cooperate,” Professor Oreskes continued, “Although it is said that competition is the mover of evolution and that human genes are selfish by nature, we are better off when we cooperate than competing with each other.” According to her, altruism is not a sacrifice but a self-care. “It is wrong to believe that competitive capitalism is the only effective system. Instead, we should believe that there are alternatives and that they are achievable,” said Professor Oreskes. If that’s the case, how can we make sure that alternatives are achievable? By having faith in mutual human connection. As she mentioned, “Let's find the responsibilities we share. The future will be different. Let us believe everyone can contribute.” Professor Oreskes concluded the lecture with this message: “No one can be whole alone. COVID-19 and climate change serve as a reminder of this simple truth. Knowing climate change in our heads is not enough―we need to feel it from our hearts. And then, resolve to act in accordance with what we know and feel. We have opportunities along with responsibility. We should not listen to those refusing to shoulder responsibility.”

    2020.11.03
  • Campus Life
    “Reflecting on Today, Facing Forward”

    The United States and China clashed head-on over COVID-19 issues at the 75th UN General Assembly, which opened in New York on September 22 (local time) Going through the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed us to clearly recognize this global scourge cannot be solved by a single country on its own and that ending it will require international cooperation. Yet such initiatives are few and far between. The 2020 Peace BAR Festival, which celebrated the 39th anniversary of UN International Day of Peace, was held on September 22, calling attention to this issue. Three academics, who have been immersed in the topics of political philosophy, technography, and international politics in search of silver linings amid our existential crisis, sat together to analyze the current situation and suggest practical solutions. Chancellor Inwon Choue of the Kyung Hee University System, Professor Naomi Oreskes of Harvard University, and Professor G. John Ikenberry of Princeton University (Eminent Scholar [ES] of Kyung Hee) met via videoconference and discussed the theme of “The Era of Urgency, a New Horizon for Political Norms.” “Simultaneously occurring and interacting existential crises of humanity are making the matters worse.” Regarding the current situation, Professor Ikenberry said, “We are facing not only the COVID-19 pandemic but also other devastating threats including climate change and WMD proliferation. Tackling this issue requires international cooperation. However, the threat of modern civilization to future of humankind, geopolitical problems, liberal democracy in crisis and other challenges have occurred simultaneously and are closely connected, hampering the problem-solving process. Chancellor Choue raised the awareness of the issue and said, “The challenge of this time is the fact that the pandemic is not the only problem that is going on. The natural cycle of ecosystem is being destroyed by the very social system and modern civilization that we humans have built up. The challenge is about fundamental values and order of the lives that we have led so far.” With a focus on transcendent connectivity, he noted, “We need a great transition of our perception to see the connection between ourselves and others; society and the world; and nature and civilization. Even while pursuing personal desires, comfort, and happiness, we must always consider society, the world, nature, and the universe. And then internalize the point of connection in our lives to open up the possibility of a reflective and transcendent future.” He noted that bonds and cooperation for problem-solving is possible on the premise of fundamental and holistic reflections and perceptions as well as changes in action at the level of individuals, society, government, and international society. Professor Oreskes agreed with him. “Coexistence is far from the value of competition that we have pursued to date. This should be replaced with the value of cooperation,” she said and warned, “Now is the time to open brand-new possibilities. We must use our imagination to go further, instead of sticking to the alternatives that we have tried. Otherwise, we may have no future.” “We must do our best to solve the problem while being alert to the possible collapse of civilization.” As suggested above, a dismal future will be waiting for us if we fail to reflect on the origin of life and continue to pursue the reckless growth and competition paradigm before. Chancellor Choue noted, “No one can see the future, but one can be assured that, should the current situation plagued by nuclear weapons, climate change, ecosystem destruction, and divisive real-politics continue, humanity may face an unforgiving massive catastrophe. We must do our best to save the day. As expressed by a painful outcry of “internationalism or extinction,” humanity is now living in an era of urgency where the great collapse of civilization starts to take on more and more reality.” Professor Ikenberry reflected on history and presented a clue to the solution. “The current crisis is similar to the Great Depression in the 1930s. Humanity managed to find a solution even after World War II or the Great Depression. Surely, a time of crisis never failed to urge us to find a new order. It is time to ruminate on our experience and lessons from international cooperation,” he said. “Now is time to face the reality. Accept scientific evidence and take action to avoid a dismal future.” Professor Oreskes worried, “It is true that the current crisis is compounded by a litany of issues and getting worse over time. Even so, there is no trace of globally meaningful countermeasures.” “Well-intentioned science and technology can help overcome the crisis. We have no time to waste, however. Now is the time to act,” she stressed. "Many scientists have warned us of the impending catastrophe of climate change, and even though extreme heatwaves; droughts and floods; and typhoons and hurricanes have occurred, some politicians still claim that climate change is a hoax. It is beyond my understanding,” she added, reiterating her call for political action. The past few decades have seen warnings and denials of climate change in the international community. Chancellor Choue stressed that a shift in perspective on politics is necessary to properly understand such a phenomenon. He said, “Once we are biased toward a certain institution, ideology, or thought and believe that it is absolutely superior, we tend to become hostile to anything else, defeating the original purpose. It is written all over our history. We need a new horizon of politics that transcends the conventional framework and reaches a new realm where open possibilities of our internal values, conscience, and public values will converge. While introspecting, to include looking at the current situation for what it is and working to get over it, we need to take action to prevent catastrophic future scenarios as if they really happened right now right here. With comprehensive reflection on the limitations of perception and action inherent in modern civilization and life, public debate should take place to talk about what path to be taken by individuals, society, and government. In consideration of the entire planet, we should come to grips with the possibility of a time-bomb-like catastrophe.” “Listen to the voices of future generation and open the horizon of hope.” Despite the gloomy prospect, the three presenters did not let go of hope. Chancellor Choue said that it is urgent to open the horizon of hope while listening to the voices of future generations. “With global protests in response to climate change, which were triggered by the then fifteen-year-old student Greta Thunberg in 2018, the younger generation is more anxious about future and grow distrustful of established authorities. The older generation, the established society, and incumbent politicians must act now. They should admit that the current crisis, catastrophe, and global disasters are real and then deeply reflect on the limitations of yesterday and today from the perspective of future generations,” he stressed. Professor Ikenberry agreed and added, “If the older generation cannot create new growth and prosperity engines, future generations have no choice but a lower standard of lcome to terms with the fact that we owe a great deal to future generation.” After that, he demanded that citizens be conscious of climate, environmental, and ecological crises and carry their conviction into effect. “I found hope in the next generation, which pays attention to issues like climate change and take action. The established society should empower and support them to do more.” Professor Oreskes concluded. ※ Videos on the 2020 Peace BAR Festival held from September 22 to 23 will be available on the official Kyung Hee University site in a bid to widely share the wisdom to brave this urgent crisis facing global society.

    2020.11.03
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    Khuong and Khuming, the New Names for Kyung Hee University Mascot and Flower

    The University Mascot, the laughing lion, and the University Flower, the magnolia, have been officially renamed as “Khuong” and “Khuming,” respectively. The new appellations were selected in a public naming contest, then voted for by the members of the Kyung Hee community The new name “Khuong” is an amalgamation of KHU, which stands for Kyung Hee University, and the Spanish word for lion, leon, while g has been added to soften the sound. The strength, generosity, and tolerance conveyed by the name Khuong are in line with Kyung Hee’s laughing lion. The mascot embodies the spirit of the University, which is strong yet never loses magnanimity and generosity while extending tolerance in this fiercely competitive world. For the name “Khuming,” KHU again represents Kyung Hee University while ming is derived from magnolia and the progressive form, ing. Kyung Hee’s flower, the magnolia, is a harbinger of spring. The tree has the vitality to survive the harsh winter weather and also represents a pioneer who transcends suffering in the present to build a better future together. The Kyung Hee community, forever embodying the spirit of the magnolia, keeps devoting themselves to change and creation in harmony. Khuming also means the blooming of a better future someday. Designing and naming of the official mascot and flower by a community effort A naming competition for the University Mascot and Flower was held for two weeks from May 1st. A total of 1,322 students, faculty members and employees submitted 4,324 (including 1,524 duplicates) candidates. In the first screening, a panel of ten student representatives chose 10 semifinalists. Among them, three final pairs, “Khuong and Khuming,” “Khuong and Seony,” and “Leony and Seony,” were selected on June 5th. For one week starting June 12th, all members of the Kyung Hee community were given a chance to vote on the winning pair. The “Khuong and Khuming” pair won 55.2 percent of the ballots, or 742 votes. Among all the Kyung Hee community members who had received a notice to vote, 887 students, 283 faculty members, and 173 employees cast ballots. The naming contest winners were also decided by member vote. Official Kyung Hee brand goods renewal underway featuring Khuong and Khuming The above outlines how the University Mascot and Flower were renamed by the members of the Kyung Hee family; the whole process began when students asked for official characters that can represent Kyung Hee. More meaningful is that the students themselves created the designs and names. The first step was initiated by the student council of the Seoul Campus which approached the university communication center with the idea. The center then took charge of character development before holding a naming competition while drawing suggestions from university students, faculty, and employees during the design draft stage. Three new types of “Khuong the Laughing Lion” collectibles―a key chain and two lion dolls, one wearing the official Kyung Hee University jacket and the other donning a graduation cap―have been released so far. A wide range of Khuong and Khuming memorabilia such as stationery, stickers, writing instruments, fans, and laptop sleeves, are also in the works.

    2020.08.13
  • Campus Life
    A Message from 56 Years Ago

    Kyung Hee declared its vision of building a “globally-renowned university.” This was followed in 1964 by the adoption of the “Message to the Centennial of the University” that called for strenuous efforts to bring the vision into reality This message was announced at the 9th Campus Festival on the occasion of the University’s 15th anniversary on October 2, 1964. Delivering the message, Dr. Young Seek Choue (1921-2012), the founder of the Kyung Hee University System, touched upon the Kyung Hee spirit and educational policies that had been the foundation for achieving “Marvelous Kyung Hee” and declared that his ultimate goal was to build a globally prominent university. In the message, Dr. Choue exhorted all members of Kyung Hee community to keep pushing forward with the vision so that the scholarly and educational endeavors of the University will “contribute to humanity’s cultural enrichment, enhanced well-being, and, ultimately, to world peace.” Dr. Choue urged the University to elevate itself into a global university that contributes to the well-being of human society by living up to its founding ideal of “Creating a Civilized World.” Kyung Hee University published Dr. Choue’s message as a booklet under the title Kyung Hee’s Future-looking Message for Next 100 Years. The booklet also included the results of a survey taken in July 1963 that was meant for the future generation of Kyung Hee members on the University’s Centennial. In the survey, 65 percent of the respondents mentioned “global leader” as the status the University should strive for. Fortified by the strong commitment of the University’s members to make Kyung Hee a global leader, Dr. Choue stressed that that vision was “not impossible to achieve.” He said, “I’m convinced that as long as we keep this vision in mind and strive toward it, it will become reality by us or by those who will come after us.”   Dr. Choue stressed the duty and social responsibility of Kyung Hee to make valuable contributions to the progress of the global community through academic excellence. Dr. Choue’s vision of building a world premier university was not merely focused on achieving elevated status. He said, “It is the utmost goal of humanity to create a Civilized World, an ideal global society on the basis of a highly sophisticated spiritual culture and a vastly advanced scientific technology. Since it can only be achieved by the highly developed, innovative education, one cannot overemphasize the critical importance of universities which are the primary source of advancing profound academic studies and nurturing the future leaders of nation states.” The main thrust of Dr. Choue’s future-looking message, therefore, can be summed up as transforming Kyung Hee into a global leader that contributes to the development of human society led by the founding vision of “Creating a Civilized World.” This vision is still being upheld and moved forward. In 2009, in celebration of its 60th anniversary, Kyung Hee University unveiled the new vision of “Global Eminence” and the new goal for the 21st century of joining the ranks of the most prestigious universities in the world. Living up to this vision, the University is forging ahead to bring about the development and growth of its members by creatively combining education, research, and practice on the basis of academic excellence so that Kyung Hee will emerge in the future as a globally distinguished true university worthy of its name that contribute to the prosperity of the global community and lead the construction of a sustainable civilization. Kyung Hee’s future is firmly rooted in the founding vision of “Creating a Civilized World,” which in turn inspires its goal of evolving into a true university worthy of its name. This is why it is crucial that, on the occasion of the University’s anniversary this year on May 18, we all once again reflect upon the founding vision and the solemn call its founder made 56 years ago on the future Kyung Hee members, who will be celebrating the Centennial in 2049, to take up the charge of bringing the University’s vision and goal into reality.

    2020.06.24
  • Campus Life
    Kyung Hee’s Commitment to Overcome the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the global landscape of college and community Armed with face masks, people maintain social distance and refrain from touching others. Kyung Hee is mobilizing to prevent the spread of the infectious disease. How it is responding to COVID-19 is shared mainly on the official university website and the mobile app, Kyung Hee Talk. Immediate establishment of the COVID-19 situation room and switchover to online classes Kyung Hee immediately set up a comprehensive situation room regarding COVID-19. It is updating the COVID-19 crisis management standard manual, monitoring campus, and responding to emergencies during the initial stage.Kyung Hee had postponed the spring semester while preparing for the transition to online classes, which successfully opened on March 16th. Cisco Webex and Google Classroom are the tools for online classes and lectures. The University also furnished detailed manuals and guidelines to ease difficulties the faculty and students might have with the new mode of teaching. Kyung Hee students have rolled up their sleeves to support the online class operation. About 60 students, including the student government (Global Campus) and staff members of college department student bodies, formed a distance learning volunteer group. They assist professors and lecturers to create class materials and use online platforms. From the beginning of online teaching on March 16th, student volunteers offer free technical support and troubleshooting for the faculty and students as well as sharing the feedback with the University to improve class operation.   Stringent building access control and screening/safe booths on both campuses On February 7th, Kyung Hee closed all but one main entrance to each building to reduce the access of non-university members. At the entrance/exit and classrooms are hand sanitizer stations with instructions. Buildings are cleaned and disinfected as needed. Thermal image cameras are installed at the most frequently visited physical spaces, such as Cheongwoon Building, the University Administration Building, and libraries. Kyung Hee introduced more stringent building access control as well as screening/safe booths near both the Global and Seoul Campuses. The University was also quick to assume control over international students entering Korea before the first day back to school, priority being with exchange students from China. Those who would be residing on campus were escorted from the airport to both campuses by university shuttle bus. The students were then guided to the safety test booth at the bus drop off for detailed questions and body temperature checks before heading to the dorm. There, they were quarantined for two weeks, and the dorm staffs closely monitored the students’ body temperature and physical conditions. International students living off campus stayed at home and during the self-quarantined fortnight they received phone calls twice a day from one of the assigned campus team members to check their location and health condition as well as keeping them updated on the latest health bulletin.   Students launch Corona Map services and spearhead donationsStudent Donghoon Lee (Industrial & Management Systems Engineering, ‘14) took matters into his own hands to ease social anxiety associated with COVID-19. He opened a Corona Map at the end of January when anxiety about COVID-19 started to spread. The map that tracks the routes, locations, and numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Recently, he added an English version and a new service showing where to buy masks in real time. Some students became a force for good. Students Soohyun Moon (Management, ‘18), Minhee Park (Korean Language and Literature, ‘18), and Yubin Song (Journalism and Communication, ‘18) are friends who entered Kyung Hee in the same year. They ran a fundraiser on the Kyung Hee online community board between February 28th and March 4th. More than 2,500 Kyung Hee members shared the joy of donation, raising some 46 million KRW. Their campaign worked as a catalyst, igniting voluntary campus donations at nearby universities.

    2020.05.14
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