Pukyong National University

PKNU held centennial founding ceremony

- special award ceremony and various events on the 9th at the university administration building

△ President Jang Young-Soo delivering a commemorative speech at the centennial founding ceremony. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR team)

On the afternoon of May 9th, Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) held the centennial founding ceremony at the conference hall on the 2nd floor of the university administration building.

On this day, the commemorative event was attended by various guests and members of the faculty, including Kim Kwang-Hoe, deputy mayor of the economic department of Busan city, Jeong Hyeon-Min, vice chairman of the Busan chamber of commerce and industry, former presidents Kang Nam-joo and Park Maeng-Un, chairperson Seo Young-Ok from the alumni association, honorary chairperson Lee Seung-Cheol from the alumni association, former chairperson Lee Sang-Jo from the alumni association, Cho Hyeong-Rae, former chairperson of the AMP alumni association, Jin Gil-Ho, current chairperson of the AMP alumni association, and Kang Ui-Koo, director of the Busan consulate, as well as faculty, staff, and students.

Pukyong National University has a history dating back to the merger of Busan national university of technology, established in 1924, and the National fisheries university of Busan, established in 1941, into the first national comprehensive university in 1996.

During the commemorative event on this day, Pukyong National University showcased a historical video presentation, speeches and introductions from domestic and international guests, awards for top 100 individuals who brought honors to the university and the history of the university's 100 years, all aimed at introducing the university's historical milestones and commemorating its achievements.

President Jang Young-Soo said, "The first page of history, which began in 1924, has spanned an entire century to reach today," he continued, "Building upon the specialized capabilities accumulated throughout our long history, we will leap forward to become a globally renowned university that not only addresses the challenges of the local community but also leads in resolving the longstanding issues facing humanity worldwide."

On this day, three professors, Lee Hee-Yeong (child education), Oh Chul-Woong (major of marine biology), and Jung Won-Kyo (major of biomedical engineering), were awarded academic honors for their contributions to academic advancement, including presenting excellent papers in domestic and international academic journals.

In line with them, three professors, Kim Jung-Hwan (transdisciplinary studies on human ICT), Kim Kwang-Il (aquatic life medicine), and Ji Sang-Won (dept. of mechanical-IT system engineering), received the Research rookies award for their innovative and passionate research activities.

Professors Noh Yong-Seok (division of international and area studies), Kwon Han-Sang (dept. of materials system engineering), Lee Jeong-Hoon (major of metallurgical engineering), Chaw Soo-Jong (major of industrial chemistry), Kim Young-Seog (major of environment & geoscience), Seo Jin-Ho (major of mechanical system engineering), and Ahn Se-Ryoong (division of business administration) were awarded the industry-academic cooperation award for their active engagement in collaborative research with industry and contributions to technology transfer.

Along with these, various other awards were also presented, including the university development merit award, commendation for the 100 distinguished individuals of the university, commendation for university development and alumni networking strengthening, awards from alumni association chairperson, special recognition for students and staff, and long-term service staff recognition.

Following the commemoration ceremony, a 'homecoming day' event was held at the university theater, featuring the 'Pukyong family Han-maeum (one mind) concert'. <Pukyong Today>

△ The attendees saluting the national flag.

△ Awarding the academic prizes.

△ Awarding the commendation for the 100 distinguished individuals of the university.

△ The presentation ceremony of the 100-year history of Pukyong National University.

△ The attendees of the commemoration ceremony taking a group photo in front of the university administration.

△ The homecoming day - Pukyong family Han-maeum (one-mind) concert event.