Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Holds 80th Anniversary Ceremony and Future Vision Declaration

- Held on the 8th at the university headquarters … “A Strong University Opening the Future through Courage, Innovation, and Challenge!”

Pukyong National University (President Sang-Hoon Bae) held its “80th Anniversary Ceremony and Future Vision Declaration” on the morning of May 8 in the grand conference room on the second floor of the university headquarters.

The event, organized to mark Pukyong National University’s 80th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of its integration, was attended by President Sang-Hoon Bae; former President Maeng-Eon Park; Alumni Association President Se-Ho Park; former Alumni Association Presidents Young-Ok Seo and Seung-Chul Lee; as well as representatives and heads of institutions from the Busan Metropolitan Government, regional universities, public institutions, and major organizations.

During the event, Pukyong National University commemorated its history and major achievements and presented its vision for the future through a commemorative video screening, congratulatory remarks and messages from distinguished guests at home and abroad, the future vision declaration, and celebratory performances. At the future vision declaration ceremony, the university announced its slogan, “A Strong University Opening the Future through Courage, Innovation, and Challenge!” and presented three key implementation strategies: becoming a research-oriented university, an AX innovation university, and a globally innovative university.

In his commemorative address, President Sang-Hoon Bae stated, “As Busan’s first higher education institution, we pioneered deep-sea fisheries and cultivated the talent required by each era while leading the industrialization of Korea.” He added, “Without remaining satisfied with the glory of the past and present, we will grow into the No. 1 university in the southeastern region, a top 10 university in Korea, and a globally ranked top 500 university.”

He continued, “As a university that grows together with the region, Pukyong National University has been part of the growth of Busan and Korea, just as Busan and Korea have been part of the university’s development.” He emphasized, “We will work hand in hand with regional industries, businesses, and civil society to shape the future of young people and open the future of Busan together―a city where the ocean and urban life, industry and culture coexist.”

At the ceremony, Professors Dong-Pil Cheon (Department of Technology Management), Do-Hyung Kim (Department of Aquatic Life Medicine), and Chan-Jung Kim (Major in Mechanical Design Engineering) received the 30th Academic Award in recognition of their contributions to academic advancement through the publication of outstanding papers in domestic and international journals.

Professors Myeon Kim (Major in Industrial Design), So-Eun Lee (Major in Media and Communication), Fazlur Rahman Khan (Institute for International Cooperation in Fisheries and Ocean Development), Dong-Hyun Kim (Major in Mechanical, Shipbuilding and HVAC Engineering), Eun-Gyo Seo (Major in Environmental Atmospheric Sciences), and Moon-Seok Chae (Major in Nano Convergence Engineering) received the Young Researcher Award for their creative and passionate research activities.

Professors Jong-O Nam (Major in Resource and Environmental Economics), Seong-Cheol Choi (Major in Industrial and Management Engineering), Kyung-Hoon Lee (Division of Marine Production System Management), Jae-Jin Kim (Major in Environmental Atmospheric Sciences), Pil-Geon Oh (Major in Nano Convergence Engineering), Yang-Won Lee (Major in Satellite Information Convergence Engineering), and Gil-Bo Shim (Major in Food Science and Engineering) received the Industry？Academia Cooperation Award in recognition of their active joint research with industry and contributions to technology transfer.

In addition, 40 faculty and staff members received the University Development Contribution Award, while six faculty and staff members were honored with the Alumni Association President’s Award. Special commendations were presented to five staff members and 35 students, and 10 faculty and staff members with 30 years of service and 18 faculty and staff members with 20 years of service received long-service awards. <Pukyong Today>