Pukyong National University

PKNU hosts a special exhibition titled 'memories of 100 years of university' commemorating its centennial of foundation- approx 150 achieves on displaying at the special exhibition hall on the 1st floor of Cheongwun center until August△ The special exhibition ongoing in the special exhibition hall. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team) On April 15th, the Pukyong National University Museum, under the supervision of director Jo Se-Hyun, held a commemorative ceremony for the special exhibition 'One step ahead, memories of 100 years of university' in the special exhibition hall on the 1st floor of Cheongwun center. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the university founding, the Pukyong National University Museum will host a special exhibition until August this year, showcasing historical records of the university's history and celebrating both tradition and new leaps. The exhibition will be open to all members of the university community, as well as local residents. The exhibition will feature a total of over 150 historical records of the university, including documents from the predecessor institutions of Pukyong National University, the National Fisheries University of Busan and Busan National University of Technology, as well as records from after the integration of these institutions. In addition to the existing collection of 550 historical archives held by the museum, the exhibition will also showcase newly acquired records. In addition to the various documents and artifacts, including property-related records dating back to when Busan National University of Technology, which opened its doors in 1924, relocated its campus from Bosu-dong to Daeyeon-dong in the 1940s, it will feature the initial charter documents of the National Fisheries University of Busan, established in 1941, as well as university signboards, university newspapers, and unique photographs from each university. Newly released photos of the campus of Busan National University of Technology, taken by the US Air Force in 1960, have been unveiled. These photos vividly depict the coastline before the burial of Yongho Bay and the campus surrounded by fields. During the Korean war in the 1950s, the campuses of Busan National University of Technology and Busan National Fisheries University were utilized by the US military headquarters as the Daeyeon campus was located near a US Air Force base, aerial photographs for military intelligence purposes were frequently taken, and images from that time are still available today. In celebration of its centennial founding this year, Pukyong National University is hosting various commemorative events, including this special exhibition, festivals, and other events open to university members and local residents. △ The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the special exhibition commemoration.

PKNU selected for MSS 'business incubation center support project'- secured subsidy of 250 million won... support for growth of campus incubated startups△ The Yongdang campus, where the startup incubation center and companies are located. Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) has been finally selected for the Ministry of SMEs and startups 'business incubation (BI) center support project' competition. This project, being implemented for the first time this year, aims to develop and operate unique entrepreneurship support programs at individual business incubation centers, thereby encouraging their specialization and fostering the growth of resident companies. With the selection of this project, Pukyong National University has secured a total project budget of 250 million won, including an annual national subsidy of 150 million won and support funds of 51 million won from Busan city, for the operation of the business incubation center until 2025. The business incubation center provides various start-up support programs, including providing training to 223 campus-based companies (as of 3. ‘23), general companies, and start-up companies created by professors and students, producing prototypes, and holding start-up camps to solve difficult technologies. Since being designated as a business incubation center in August 1999, Pukyong National University has built up its capacity for business support through 25 years of operating the incubation center and attracting various projects. It has been highly praised for establishing the largest-scale incubation facility in the southeast region and dedicated infrastructure for startups and industry-academia collaboration. In particular, the campus is designated as a hub for technology startups, a Busan research and development special zone, and a youth startup promotion zone, and was recently selected for the campus innovation park project, which acknowledges its potential to be connected to the 'POST-BI' program in the future. Director Oh Jeong-Hwan at the Pukyong National University industry-university cooperation foundation said, "The business incubation center aims to discover and nurture competitive venture companies and enhance the sophistication of entrepreneurship clusters through innovative growth in knowledge-based industries, and will support entrepreneurial talent and companies to innovate in line with university innovation, fostering their growth into competitive enterprises in collaboration with the local community." In line with this, Pukyong National University expects to receive momentum in fostering entrepreneurship and revitalizing the local economy, as evidenced by its selection as the leading organization for the 'BI support project' in the 'annual assessment 2024 of business incubation support centers' prior to this project.

AI self-driving security patrol robots on the campus of PKNU- robots equipped with AI CCTV to enhance campus safety and security△ AI self-driving security robots patrolling around Baekyong street. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team) Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) decided to operate an 'AI self-driving patrol robot' using AI (artificial intelligence) security technology to strengthen campus safety. Pukyong National University and SK shieldus have introduced two robots equipped with AI CCTV, which patrol predefined areas autonomously, and have commenced robot operations starting this month. These robots, based on autonomous driving technology, continuously patrol designated areas such as Baekyong street, the library, and the administration building on the completely flat Daeyeon campus 24 hours. The AI self-driving patrol robot, equipped with the ability to distinguish between humans and objects, can analyze abnormal behaviors such as sudden falls, operate autonomously day and night, with functions including real-time video reception and voice broadcasting, therefore it promptly emits warning messages on-site or notifies the control center to ensure swift response and support in the event of an emergency. The camera installed on each robot can capture high-definition images and rotate 360 degrees, providing clear images even at night, and enables effective inspection of densely packed areas and blind spots where it may be difficult for humans to visually confirm. Starting with the introduction of AI self-driving patrol robots, Pukyong National University plans to build an AI-based integrated security system that protects not only campus space security but also the cyber environment such as network security systems by expanding the installation of AI CCTV with SK shieldus. Pukyong National University has been focusing on various efforts to expand patrol systems to ensure safe movement and vibrant activities for students and citizens since the creation of Baekyong street, a pedestrian-only square designed for relaxation, communication, and local festivals.

PKNU alumnus Lee Seong-Gyun donated 100 million won to his alma mater in celebration of its centennial founding- delivered the donation to his alma mater on the 16th, contributions to the development fund for celebrating its centennial founding of PKNU continue to follow.△ Alumnus Lee Seong-Gyun (left) delivering the development fund and participating in a commemorative photo shoot. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team) Pukyong National University alumnus and representative of Cheongyang industries, Mr. Lee Seong-Gyun, has generously donated 100 million won to his alma mater in celebration of its centennial founding. On the morning of April 16th, Lee Seong-Gyun, from the class of '75 in the department of institutional engineering (currently Mechanical systems engineering) at Pukyong National University, visited the office of President Jang Young-Soo on the 3rd floor of the administration building and handed over a development fund to President Jang Young-Soo, in support of the advancement of their alma mater. Lee Seong-Gyun, an alumnus of Pukyong National University, said, "I have always wanted to participate in the development of my alma mater while keeping eyes out for growth," he added, "I am pleased to contribute to the donation, especially as we celebrate the significant milestone of the centennial founding of our university this year." Mr. Lee currently serves as the vice president of the Alumni association of Pukyong National University, dedicating his efforts to supporting his alma mater and collecting private funds over the years, including long-term deposits, and contributed the development fund on this occasion. He said, "I have been supported by my fellow alumni, both during my time at the university and throughout my life. I hope this donation can bring meaningful assistance to someone and be used to create even more positive connections." He expressed, "I wholeheartedly send my sincere support and encouragement to the students studying at my alma mater, hoping they will pursue their chosen fields with passion and pride, doing their best." In line with his donation, Pukyong National University, in celebration of its centennial founding, has been holding support projects for university development, including 'New-Turn 100 fundraising' campaign and small-scale donation drives. Recently, following former presidents Kang Nam-Joo's donation of 100 million won and Jang Sun-Deok's donation of 120 million won, donations to the development fund have continued, with President Jang Young-Soo donating 100 million won last month, and Seo Young-Ok, ceo of Fine technology, contributing another 100 million won.  | We await your valuable support to lead the leap of the New Pukyong for the next 100 years. Major donors (PKNU honor club members) will have the opportunity to experience special appreciation programs provided by Pukyong National University. ① Free access to the Water leisure center (the fee for instructor-led training programs is at the participant's own expense)② Library access available③ Discount on Education and training center (accommodation and others) usage fees④ Discount on lifelong education course fees ※ More details can be found on the Pukyong National University development fund website or by contacting us at 051-629-7300.

A student from PKNU secured a $300,000 export contract for a local company- distinguished himself as a 'young trade expert' at the Asia pacific maritime in Singapore'△ Eom Sang-Hwan, a student (on the right), taking a commemorative photo with officials from Heartman co., ltd. A student from Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) is drawing attention for personally secured a $300,000 export contract with Heartman co., ltd. (ceo Kim Dong-Chan), a company in Busan. Eom Sang-Hwan (3rd year student majoring in international trade), a student from the YTP GTEP (glocal trade experts incubating) project team at Pukyong National University, achieved notable success by participating in the 'Asia pacific maritime (APM) 2024' held at Marina bay sands in Singapore from March 13th to 15th, supporting export consultation support for Hartman co., ltd. This exhibition, which is Asia's largest maritime conference, attracted participation from 2,879 companies representing 68 countries, with over 15,000 buyers in attendance. Eom Sang-Hwan, the student, was solely responsible for providing export consultation at the booth set up by Heartman co., ltd., a ship engine parts manufacturing company, at this exhibition. He conducted export contract consultations for 106 cases over the course of three days, successfully securing a $300,000 on-site contract for engine parts with company M from Turkey. The company Heartman achieved remarkable results during this period, including six on-site contracts and promotion of 30 contracts, totaling $1 million in potential contracts. Eom Sang-Hwan, based on his excellent English conversation skills and trade-related knowledge, successfully concluded an actual contract by actively highlighting the strengths of Heartman products, such as their excellent quality and prompt delivery. He is currently participating in the Pukyong National University GTEP project team. The GTEP project, supported by the Ministry of trade, industry and energy and the Korea international trade association, aims to cultivate young trade professionals who will excel in trade practices, export marketing, and related fields, and Pukyong National University was selected to participate and is currently operating the program this year. Kim Dong-Chan, ceo of Heartman co., ltd., said, "Through collaboration with Pukyong National University's GTEP project team at this exhibition, we not only achieved contract results double our expectations but also secured long-term friendly relationships with our customers. We will continue to collaborate with universities for mutual growth and cooperation in the future."

PKNU develops core technology for safe operation of 'air taxi' flying in the sky- selected for the 164 billion won project 'core technology development for safe operation of Korean urban air transportation system'△ The research team. (from left to right) prof. Son Rack-Hun, prof. Choi Won-Sik, prof. Kim Jae-Jin, prof. Moon Woo-Sok and prof. Shin Ji-Hoon. Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) has been selected as a research institution for the 'core technology development project for the K-urban air mobility (K-UAM) safety operating system' by the Korea Meteorological Administration and the Korea meteorological institute. With this project selection, Pukyong National University, under the leadership of professor Kim Jae-Jin (major of environmental atmospheric sciences), will embark on the development of weather observation and prediction-based technologies to support urban air transportation operations from April 2022 to December 2026, with a total project budget of 16.4 billion won. Urban air mobility (UAM), also known as 'air taxis', refers to a system that operates urban air transportation activities using aircraft for transporting people or cargo within cities, and is gaining attention as a future next-generation transportation method. At an altitude of approximately 300 to 600 meters, urban aircraft operations are heavily influenced by atmospheric flows affected by tall buildings, mountains, rivers, and other terrain features, leading to frequent atmospheric turbulence, therefore, accurate weather information at this altitude is essential for the safe operation of urban aircraft. Due to the limitations of the current meteorological observation networks, obtaining sufficient observational data is challenging, leading to a lack of technology in analyzing real-time weather conditions, also there is a need for the development of technology to produce urban aircraft weather forecast information required for UAM operation planning. Consequently, professor Kim Jae-Jin's team at Pukyong National University plans to develop new technologies to support the commercialization of UAM, focusing on specialized meteorological observations for UAM and the production of real-time weather information, as well as weather prediction-based technologies. Professors including Son Rack-Hun, Choi Won-Sik, Moon Woo-Sok, Shin Ji-Hoon, and Kwon Byung-Hyuk from the same department will participate in the research. The main content is on developing technology for producing real-time, customized weather observations using three-dimensional high-resolution meteorological data around the Vertiport, the landing facility for UAM, and its flight routes. If the technology for meteorological observation and prediction-based support for UAM operation is developed through this project, it is expected to not only facilitate the commercialization of Korean-style UAM but also enhance opportunities for business expansion and entry into overseas markets, leading to the creation of various derivative businesses.

PKNU students, "We decorated the campus walls by our own hands."- members of clubs, Jeolyeonghoe and Nabul atelier, decorated a 40m wall at the campus town with murals△ The students taking commemorative photos after completing the mural. Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) has announced that students have engaged in volunteer activities to decorate the campus walls facing the campus town with murals themselves. Students from the mural club 'Jeolyeonghoe' and the art club 'Nabul atelier' at Pukyong National University drew and colored murals on a 40-meter-long wall next to Paradise caf？ over two days on April 6th and 7th. Located adjacent to the north gate of the campus, this wall connects Baekyong street, a symbolic space within the campus, to the campus town, serving as a frequented pathway for both Pukyong National University students and local residents. Pukyong National University students filled this wall with various elements, including local landmarks like Gwangan bridge, as well as the university's iconic characters, Baekyongee and Ppugongee and the centennial emblem, aiming to transform it into a friendly space for both students and neighbors. This initiative was carried out through collaboration between the mural club 'Jeolyeonghoe', known for its volunteer mural painting activities across various locations in Busan, and the art club 'Nabul atelier'. Pukyong National University provided support to the students by offering preliminary preparation for the wall and supplying necessary materials and tools for the activity. Following the mural decoration of the wall near the rear gate of the Yongdang Campus, a popular walking spot for local residents, conducted in September last year, Pukyong National University plans to further strengthen communication between the university and the local community through activities like mural painting.  

PKNU and the Lee Ju-Hong literary foundation pushing forward with the relocation of the Lee Ju-Hong literary museum- an agreement reached to transfer and donate literary materials owned by the literary museum to our university△ President Jang Young-Soo (on the right) and director Ryu Cheong-Ro taking a commemorative photo after signing the agreement. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team) Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) and the Lee Ju-Hong literary foundation (chairman Ryu Cheong-Ro) signed a cooperation agreement for the transfer of materials from the Lee Ju-Hong literary museum (Oncheon-dong, Busan). President Jang Young-Soo and director Ryu Cheong-Ro held a signing ceremony at Pukyong National University's administration building on April 5th, agreeing to collaborate in promoting the life and literary world of renowned writer Hyangpa, Lee Ju-Hong (1906-1987), as well as in preserving and exhibiting literary materials and his works. Pukyong National University and the Lee Ju-Hong literary foundation plan to promote the transfer, exhibition, and donation of literary materials related to Lee Ju-Hong, including over 10,000 books, paintings, memorabilia, and letters sent to him by writers nationwide, currently exhibited at the Lee Ju-Hong Literary Museum, as part of this agreement. Hyangpa Lee Ju-Hong is considered a leading figure in modern Korean children's literature. In 1928, he published his first fairy tale, 'Dance of a young snake', in the magazine 'Sinsonyeon'. The following year, in 1929, he made his literary debut with his first short story, 'poverty and Marriage', published in the Chosun Ilbo. He is evaluated as having made great achievements in the history of Korean literature through his prolific activities across the entire literature, including not only poetry and novels, but also essays, plays, children's poems, fairy tales, and translations. He was awarded the Korean cultural merit, the Korean academy of arts awards, and the cultural award of Busan metropolitan city. Lee Ju-Hong served as a professor at the National fisheries university of Busan, the predecessor of Pukyong National University, from 1949 until 1987, nurturing students for nearly 40 years. In honor of his contributions, Pukyong National University renamed the comprehensive lecture building where Lee Ju-Hong taught as the 'Hyangpa building' and erected a monument called the 'Hyangpa monument' in front of the building to commemorate his literary achievements. The alley along the northern fence at Daeyeon campus has been created as the 'Hyangpa literature street', where 60 works by Lee Ju-Hong are displayed in frames. Under this agreement, Pukyong National University and the Lee Ju-Hong literary foundation plan to engage in detailed discussions regarding the donation methods for literary materials and assets, securing exhibition space, and operating the Lee Ju-Hong literary award.

PKNU, a cherry blossom hotspot in Busan, its 'pink campus' in full bloom again this year- the cherry blossom festival 'pink campus' held, with a variety of events including experiences and performances△ On April 1st, April Fools' Day, students dressed in school uniforms taking commemorative photos at the pink campus event. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team) Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo), famous for its cherry blossoms in Busan, held the cherry blossom festival 'pink campus' in the Baekyong street and lawn plaza for three days from March 27th and 28th to April 1st. This year, in celebration of the centennial anniversary of its founding, Pukyong National University organized the 'blooming 100 spring times at Pukyong campus' event, hosted by the student council, featuring a variety of events including experiences, events, and performances, not only for students but also for neighbors. Pukyong National University is known as a 'university of cherry blossoms' and a 'cherry blossom hotspot in Busan' due to the enchanting scenery created by cherry blossom trees planted along the roads within the campus with over 500 cherry blossom trees in Daeyeon campus and over 350 in Yongdang campus, the campus transforms into a spectacular sight each year as cherry blossoms bloom abundantly. On the 27th, Pukyong National University held various events including a photo zone at Baekyong street, traditional Korean costume rental, and a social media photo contest. In celebration of its centennial anniversary, Pukyong National University, in collaboration with the consumer cooperative, held a 100-won coffee event and organized a slow post office event, where participants could write postcards to themselves, which would be returned to them during the autumn festival, with the proceeds of 100 won being donated to the university. On the 28th, a concert featuring invited singers was held at the university theater, followed by various events such as cultural street performances organized by each department and division setting up booths at the lawn plaza on the 1st, including club performances, photo zones, and various other events. Since 2014, Pukyong National University has been hosting the cherry blossom festival 'pink campus', and this year, in celebration of its centennial anniversary, the university plans to expand and hold the festival, along with organizing various events targeting its members and neighbors.  

Pukyong National University Recognized by ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine® Program for Creating Culture of Wellness on Campus- Pukyong National University among 145 Campuses Honored Worldwide Pukyong National University is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on its campus. Developing program of campus’ EIM-OC activities helped Pukyong National University earn gold-level designation from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program. Exercise is Medicine is a community-impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine.“We are thrilled to recognize these campuses’ commitment to make movement a part of daily campus culture and give students the tools to cultivate physical activity habits that will benefit them throughout their lives,” said interim CEO Katie Feltman, CAE. “These campus programs are nurturing future leaders who will advance a key tenet of Exercise is Medicine: making physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in health care.”Of the 145 campuses recognized this year, 83 received Gold, 44 received Silver and 18 received Bronze. All Gold, Silver and Bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized on May 29 at the EIM recognition ceremony at ACSM’s Annual Meeting.EIM-OC calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and encourages faculty, staff and students to work together to improve the health and well-being of the campus community.EIM-OC launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for their efforts to create a culture of wellness. Schools earn Gold, Silver or Bronze status based on their activities. Gold level campuses have created a referral system where campus health care providers assess student physical activity and refer students as necessary to a certified fitness professional as part of medical treatment. Silver campuses engage students, faculty and staff in education initiatives and make movement part of the daily campus culture while Bronze level campuses promote and generate awareness of the health benefits of physical activity.