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“Moisture Cycles Significantly Influence Urban Climate”: Development of the Next-Generation Urban Climate Model ‘BECLOUD’- Research team led by Professor Kim Jae-Jin of Pukyong National University develops a next-generation CFD model that precisely simulates urban moisture and phase-change processes- Published in the international journal
Pukyong National University Professor Kim Jong-Hyeong ‘Draws Attention’ for Research on Eco-Friendly Semiconductors and Ultra-Sensitive Sensors- Consecutive publications in SCIE journals; global research achievements expanded with support from the RISE programProfessor Kim Jong-Hyeong (Major in Materials Engineering) at Pukyong National University has recently gained international attention by presenting a series of notable research achievements in the fields of eco-friendly semiconductor materials and next-generation sensor technologies. Professor Kim recently published a paper titled “Dissolution study of biodegradable Magnesium Silicide thin films for transient electronic applications” in the renowned SCIE-indexed international journal
‘Blocking Pain Signals Without Drugs’ Featured as a Cover Article in an International Journal- Research team led by Professor Sung Min-Ho of Pukyong National University develops a biodegradable heat-based technology for blocking neural pain signals- Published in the materials science journal
“A Click of the Switch Selectively Cuts Target Molecular Bonds”- Pukyong National University and RWTH Aachen University (Germany) Develop a DNA-Based Ultrasound Molecular Switch- Selective bond cleavage achieved even under low-intensity ultrasound; expected applications in drug delivery and biosensorsOpening New Possibilities for DNA-Based Ultrasound Mechanophores A research team led by Professor Kwak Min-Seok of the Department of Chemistry at Pukyong National University, in collaboration with the team of Professor Andreas Herrmann at RWTH Aachen University (Germany), has developed a DNA-based molecular switch (mechanophore) platform (DNA-MP-DNA) designed to selectively cleave specific molecular bonds when activated by the mechanical ‘force signal’ of ultrasound. This technology has attracted attention for simultaneously addressing the low reaction efficiency and non-specific bond cleavage commonly observed in conventional polymer-based ultrasound mechanochemistry. Previously, mechanophores were connected to flexible polymer chains to transmit ultrasonic forces. However, because of the flexible structure of polymers, the ultrasonic energy tended to disperse, making it difficult to deliver force precisely to the target bond. As a result, unintended bonds could break first or reaction times could become prolonged. To overcome these limitations, the research team focused on the DNA double helix, which combines structural stability with partial flexibility. Compared with conventional polymers, DNA’s higher structural stability makes it more suitable for concentrating ultrasonic energy on the mechanophore site. Development of a Precision Platform Achieving Selective Cleavage Within 15 Minutes The research team designed a platform in which DNA strands of 100？1,000 base pairs (bp) are attached on both sides of the mechanophore. Experimental results showed that when the DNA structure reached a sufficient length (250 bp or longer), the cleavage rate at the mechanophore site reached about 99.9% within 15 minutes. DNA sequencing analysis confirmed that the DNA itself remained intact, while mass spectrometry precisely identified the cleavage location and pattern. Professor Kwak Min-Seok explained, “If conventional polymer mechanophores are like a ‘hammer,’ DNA mechanophores are closer to a delicate ‘surgical scalpel.’ We believe this technology has strong potential to change the paradigm of mechanochemistry research.” Potential as an Integrated Platform for Diverse Mechanophores This platform also offers a significant advantage in that mechanophores with different structures can be easily exchanged, allowing their performance to be systematically compared and evaluated. The research team screened 32 candidate mechanophores using computational analysis (the CoGEF method) and experimentally validated several of them, enabling a systematic analysis of structural differences in reactivity. Stable Operation Even Under Low-Intensity Ultrasound… Expanding Potential for Bio Applications The research team also validated the platform under various ultrasound conditions, including laboratory equipment (20 kHz), ultrasonic cleaners (40 kHz), and cosmetic devices (1 MHz). Notably, in a low-intensity 1 MHz ultrasound experiment conducted under skin-like conditions, the system achieved over 80% selective bond cleavage without causing DNA damage, confirming its potential for practical use under medical ultrasound conditions. The research team plans to expand this platform by integrating it with various biomaterials, such as DNA nanostructures and nanoparticle assemblies, enabling applications including ultrasound-triggered drug delivery systems, ultrasound-based biosensors, and smart therapeutic materials that respond to mechanical stimuli. The study is regarded as particularly significant because it combines DNA technology with polymer mechanochemistry, laying the groundwork for a new research field that enables precise control of molecular reactions using ultrasound. This research was supported by the Nano and Materials Technology Development Program of the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea, as well as the Future Technology Research Lab and InnoCORE programs of the Ministry of Science and ICT, and the Regional Leading Research Center Program of the Ministry of Education.
Pukyong National University Selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT’s “Research Living Stipend Support Program for Science and Engineering Graduate Students”- Ensures monthly support of KRW 800,000 for master’s students and KRW 1.1 million for doctoral students to help them focus on researchPukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has been selected as a new participating university in the 2026 Research Living Stipend Support Program for Science and Engineering Graduate Students organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT. On March 3, the ministry announced that eight universities were newly selected for the program: Pukyong National University, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Dankook University, Incheon National University, Jeonbuk National University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea Aerospace University, and Hongik University. The program was designed to ensure a minimum standard of living for student researchers engaged in research activities and to establish a basic financial safety net. Under the initiative, full-time graduate students in science and engineering receive support if their funding falls below the standard monthly amounts of KRW 800,000 for master’s students and KRW 1.1 million for doctoral students, with the program covering the shortfall. The program will run for a total of eight years, from 2026 to 2033 (2+3+3 years), with this year’s support amounting to KRW 1.757 billion. As of last year, 715 out of 922 full-time graduate students in science and engineering engaged in research activities at Pukyong National University were already receiving stipends above the minimum standard amount. expect this program, the university expects the number of students receiving stipends at or above the standard level to increase further. Pukyong National University plans to complete the agreement with the Ministry of Science and ICT and receive the research funds within this month, establish relevant guidelines and build the necessary system in April, and begin disbursing the research living stipends starting in May. Through this program, Pukyong National university aims to secure greater stability and continuity in graduate student stipends as a research-oriented university, while establishing a comprehensive support system for student researchers that allows them to focus on their research and academic work, thereby further strengthening the competitiveness of science and engineering research.
Pukyong National University Selected for the “Advanced Industry Talent Development Bootcamp” Program- KRW 7.66 billion in funding to cultivate AI-based smart marine and fisheries talentPukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has been selected in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field for the 2026 Advanced Industry Talent Development Bootcamp Program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). The program is a government-funded initiative in which universities and companies jointly operate short-term, intensive training courses to cultivate practice-oriented professionals who can be immediately deployed in industrial settings. Over the next five years, Pukyong National University will establish an AI-based interdisciplinary talent development system with a total budget of KRW 7.66 billion, including KRW 7.12 billion in national funding, KRW 360 million from the municipal government, and KRW 180 million in university matching funds. Accordingly, the university will launch a new “Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp Convergence Major” beginning in the first semester of the 2026 academic year. Centered on the Big Data Convergence major (Project Director: Professor Noh Maeng-Seok), the program will involve departments in the marine and fisheries fields, including Applied Mathematics, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fisheries Resources, and Oceanography, offering a practice-oriented curriculum that integrates AI with specialized marine and fisheries industries. Students will strengthen their competencies step by step through minor and double-major options, as well as intermediate and advanced micro-degree programs. A total of 20 companies, including Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. and Silla Trading Co., Ltd., will participate in the bootcamp, collaborating on curriculum design, project mentoring, and field training. Through industry demand-driven project-based learning, the program aims to strengthen industry relevance and employment linkage. In addition, the university will expand GPU-based training environments and operate intensive seasonal semester programs to enhance students’ project execution capabilities. For those who complete the intermediate and advanced courses, the program will provide scholarship support and linked career programs, offering practical career development opportunities. Pukyong National University plans to link this project with its strategy of “cultivating AI talent specialized for Busan as the maritime capital.” Through this initiative, the university will foster professionals in marine-specialized convergence fields such as smart fisheries, marine big data, autonomous navigation, and intelligent ocean observation, while supplying high-level talent that meets the needs of regional industries. President Bae Sang-Hoon stated, “This selection recognizes Pukyong National University’s capabilities in AI education and research, as well as its strong foundation for industry collaboration.” He added, “By advancing practice-oriented education, we will contribute to technological innovation in the marine and fisheries sectors and to the creation of youth employment opportunities in Busan, the maritime capital.”
Pukyong National University’s Department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education Receives Top “A” Rating in the Ministry of Education’s 6th-Cycle Evaluation- The nation’s only teacher-training program for fisheries and maritime education; results of the Ministry of Education’s 6th-cycle competency evaluation- Practice-oriented curriculum recognized, including advanced major training and maritime officer license acquisitionThe Department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education at Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has earned the top “A” rating in the 6th-Cycle Evaluation of Teacher Education Institutions conducted by the Ministry of Education, reaffirming its status as Korea’s only teacher-training institution specializing in fisheries and maritime education. Since its establishment in 1963, the department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education at Pukyong National University has produced outstanding teachers and maritime officers for more than half a century, serving as a cornerstone of fisheries and maritime education in Korea. The Department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education consistently received strong ratings in previous evaluations. However, in the 5th-cycle evaluation, it recorded a disappointing result due to the specialized nature of its rare subject area and a decline in teacher recruitment demand. In the 6th-cycle evaluation, the department successfully regained its former standing after faculty and staff comprehensively reorganized the curriculum and pursued extensive educational innovation. In this latest evaluation, the department earned the top rating for its professional expertise and practice-oriented education tailored to field demands. In particular, the program operates six specialized tracks―△Engineering △Navigation △Fisheries △Aquaculture △Refrigeration △Food Processing―and offers not only theoretical instruction but also a practice-oriented curriculum, including preparation for obtaining the ‘Third-Class Maritime Officer’ License. This approach was highly evaluated for producing graduates who can immediately contribute in educational and professional settings after graduation. The faculty of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education stated, “This evaluation result officially recognizes the department’s unique expertise and the high quality of its education.” They added, “We will continue to cultivate creative teachers who will lead the future of Korea as a maritime power, responding to rapidly changing industrial environments such as smart aquaculture, advanced navigation technologies, and the development of Arctic shipping routes.” Based on the outcome of this evaluation, Pukyong National University’s Department of Fisheries and Marine Industry Education plans to further strengthen its role as a national education hub in the marine and fisheries sectors, which are key strategic industries of the country.
Pukyong National University Launches the Busan Shared University 'AI Innovation Major' Program- 41 students selected from eight universities; full-scale training of region-based AI convergence talent beginsThe RISE Program Office at Pukyong National University (Director Ha Myung-Shin, Vice President for External Affairs) will officially launch the Busan Shared University “AI Innovation Major” beginning in the first semester of the 2026 academic year, marking the start of a full-scale initiative to cultivate region-based AI convergence talent. The AI Innovation Major is a newly established interdisciplinary program within the Busan Shared University framework. The program was created to train professionals with specialized expertise in artificial intelligence and strong interdisciplinary capabilities, based on collaboration among regional universities. Pukyong National University has been preparing for the program’s launch since the second half of last year, including curriculum development and the organization of participating faculty. The AI Innovation Major consists of two tracks―SW Track and AI Track―comprising a total of 24 courses and is designed as a systematic curriculum structured into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. A total of 57 faculty members from eight universities in the Busan region will participate in supporting the operation of the program. In the first semester of the 2026 academic year, 41 students were finally selected for the program, exceeding the initial target of 30 students. The selected group includes not only students majoring in computer engineering and artificial intelligence, but also those from diverse academic backgrounds, reflecting the program’s aim as a convergence major in the field of artificial intelligence. In addition to its formal curriculum, the AI Innovation Major will operate industry-linked extracurricular programs such as industry collaboration projects, special lectures by industry professionals, and mentoring programs, with the goal of cultivating students with strong practical competencies. Through these initiatives, students will be supported in developing problem-solving abilities and interdisciplinary capabilities required in real industrial settings. The RISE Program Office of Pukyong National University held a launch workshop and operational planning meeting for the AI Innovation Major on February 2 and plans to continue expanding cooperation with participating universities and industry partners. Through these efforts, the university aims to further strengthen a regional AI talent development system aligned with the needs of local industries.
Pukyong National University Selected as a Certified Institution in the “Education Internationalization Competency Certification System”- Certification valid for the next four years; continuous certification maintained since 2014 Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has been selected as a certified institution in the 2025 International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) administered by the Ministry of Education. The certification will be valid from March 2026 to February 2030. The International Education Quality Assurance System is designed to certify universities with strong internationalization capabilities, thereby expanding the recruitment of outstanding international students and enhancing the global competencies of domestic students. Using the rate of illegal stay among international students as a key indicator, the evaluation is conducted separately for degree programs and Korean language training programs. Universities are assessed on their internationalization vision, as well as the operation and performance of programs for the selection, support, and management of international students, before final certification is granted. Since receiving its first certification in 2014, Pukyong National University has consistently maintained its IEQAS certification, earning recognition as a university with strong internationalization in education. As of April 2025, the university hosts 1,709 international students from 63 countries enrolled in degree programs, exchange programs, and Korean language training courses. With this latest certification, the university will receive several benefits, including relaxed screening standards and simplified procedures for student visa issuance, as well as eligibility advantages in recruiting Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students.
Pukyong National University Research Team Identifies the Urban Heat Island as a “Day-Night Thermal Asymmetry Structure”- Published in the international journal
Pukyong National University Carries Out a 10-Day “Global Social Contribution” Program in Sri Lanka- Delivers tailored volunteer services in education, healthcare, and the environment; strengthens international cooperation based on the UN SDGsThe PKNU Student Volunteer Corps of Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has returned after carrying out a 10-day winter special overseas volunteer program in Sri Lanka, putting global social contribution into practice. The volunteer team, consisting of 41 members―36 students and 5 supervisors―conducted eight nights and ten days of activities from February 2 to 11 in Colombo, Kandy, and Kalutara, where they engaged in education, cultural exchange, and community service initiatives. The volunteer program was operated as a locally tailored initiative across the fields of education, healthcare, and the environment, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). At the University of Kelaniya in Colombo, the student volunteers carried out a wide range of intercultural exchange activities through a university-to-university exchange event, including Korean language classes, a UN SDGs Golden Bell quiz program, traditional accessory-making workshops, a sports festival, K-pop performances, a taekwondo demonstration, and a Korean food experience. The team then visited Kandy National Hospital in Kandy, where they contributed to improving the healthcare environment by painting ward walls and carrying out cleaning services, as part of efforts aligned with SDG Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). At the Visakha Children’s Home in the Kalutara region, the volunteers engaged with children through activities such as health and hygiene education, hands-on science kit sessions, a sports day, K-pop performances and a taekwondo board-breaking demonstration, and meal support. At Kalido Beach, the team also took part in tree planting and plogging activities, joining efforts to promote marine environmental protection and climate change action. Kim Geun-Hee, a second-year nursing student who served as the team representative, shared her reflections, saying, “By volunteering at a variety of institutions such as a local university, hospital, and children’s home, I truly felt the responsibility of being a global citizen. Although it was a small effort, it was meaningful to be able to deliver warm-hearted support to Sri Lanka.” Kim Cheol-Su, Dean of Student Affairs at Pukyong National University, stated, “Through the operation of student-led overseas volunteer programs, we will further strengthen global leadership and social engagement competencies. Going forward, we will continue to build a sustainable international cooperation volunteer model and expand the public role of our national university.”
Pukyong National University Develops a 3D Printing？Based Platform for High-Speed, Large-Scale Production of Emulsion Microcapsules- Enables highly uniform, continuous manufacturing, laying the groundwork for the commercialization of drug delivery systems and biocapsulesA research team led by Professor Hwang Yun-Ho (Major in Polymer Engineering) at Pukyong National University has developed a microfluidic platform capable of the large-scale production of double-emulsion？based microcapsules using 3D printing technology. This study was conducted in collaboration with the research team of Professor Kim Dong-Pyo at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology). Going beyond conventional single-emulsion generation techniques, the work is significant in that it presents a scalable process platform for the fabrication of functional microcapsules. An emulsion is a formulation composed of two immiscible liquids, and a conventional single emulsion is widely used in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. However, to fabricate microcapsules such as drug delivery carriers, functional capsules, and particles with protective layers, it is essential to produce double emulsions, which allow simultaneous control of the inner core and outer shell structures. The structural uniformity of double emulsions is a key factor that determines the size, shell thickness, and release characteristics of microcapsules. While the conventional bulk emulsification method is advantageous for mass production, it has limitations in producing uniform microcapsules because it is difficult to precisely control the structure of double emulsions. Accordingly, recent studies have focused on using microfluidic technologies to generate uniform double emulsions and employ them as templates for microcapsule fabrication. However, existing microfluidic devices still face challenges, including low production throughput and unstable long-term operation due to issues such as non-uniform flow distribution, making sustained, stable microcapsule production difficult. To overcome these limitations, the joint research team newly designed and fabricated a parallelized microfluidic platform using 3D printing technology. The team also developed a 3D printing？based surface treatment technique capable of producing double emulsions, which are essential for microcapsule fabrication. Because 3D printing materials are generally chemically stable, it is difficult to render their surfaces hydrophilic; however, the researchers overcame this challenge by uniformly coating the inner surfaces with silica nanoparticles under acidic and high-temperature conditions. Through this approach, they achieved, for the first time, the continuous and large-scale production of microcapsules using double emulsions on a 3D printing？based platform. This platform enables the stable, simultaneous operation of multiple double-emulsion generators and demonstrates the mass production of microcapsules templated by double emulsions with high uniformity and reproducibility. In particular, by precisely controlling the internal core ratio and shell structure, the team has established a foundation for designing the release characteristics of microcapsules. Professor Hwang Yun-Ho explained, “This research goes beyond the development of a microcapsule manufacturing platform. By enabling precise control over the structure and release characteristics of microcapsules, it offers both significant academic value and strong potential for commercial applications. It can be broadly applied to technologies such as drug delivery systems, bio capsules, and the encapsulation of functional materials.” Meanwhile, the results of this study were recently published in the ‘Chemical Engineering Journal’ (IF:13.2), a top-tier international journal in the field of chemical engineering.
Pukyong National University Team Led by Professor Lim Do-Jin Develops the World’s First “General-Purpose Droplet Control Algorithm”- Breakthrough solves long-standing challenges in CCEP-based digital microfluidics; published in
Pukyong National University Presents a Vision for University？Region Co-Growth through the ‘RISE’ Initiative- RISE Program Performance-Sharing Conference Held on the 12th Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) held the “First-Year Integrated RISE Program Performance-Sharing Conference” on February 12 at the Capri Room of Paradise Hotel to share the outcomes of government？industry？academia collaboration and to expand a regional innovation model. Hosted by the university’s RISE Program Office (Director Ha Myung-Shin, Vice President for External Affairs), the event was held under the theme “RISE, RISE! Growing Together,” with approximately 150 participants, including program members, participating faculty, and representatives from partner institutions. Pukyong National University secured more than KRW 10 billion in funding last year under the Busan RISE Program as a research-oriented university, and has since been carrying out a wide range of projects in its specialized fields, including Blue Food Tech, Energy Tech, and AI·S/W. At the event, an awards ceremony was held to recognize outstanding faculty achievements across several fields under the first-year projects, including △Industry？Academia Joint Technology Development, △Innovative R&BD, △Humanities and Social Sciences Moonshot, △Eco-RISE, and △Regional Community Innovation Projects. On the day, Professor Kim Chan-Hee (Major in Applied Life Science in Aquaculture), Professor Park Se-Min (Major in Advanced Materials Systems Engineering), Professor Kim Jin-Soo (Major in Satellite Information Convergence Engineering), Professor Lee Kyung-Chang (Major in Control and Instrumentation Engineering), Professor Kim Chang-Kyung (Department of Chinese Studies), Professor Hong Dong-Sik (Major in Visual Design), Professor Lee Tae-Yoon (Major in Environmental Engineering), and Professor Kim Chae-Hyun (Department of Digital Finance) received the President’s Award and presented their outstanding case studies. In addition, a commissioning ceremony was held for the “Marine Environment Senior Expert Instructors Group,” a community engagement program. The RISE Program Office presented appointment certificates to 20 senior instructors trained in cooperation with the Marine Environment Education Institute of the Korea Marine Environment Corporation, and also awarded a certificate of appreciation to the institute. In the special lecture that followed, Professor Seo Yong-Cheol of the Department of Civil Engineering (former President of BISTEP) presented on the theme “The Success Formula of Innovative Japanese Companies,” offering strategic insights and implications for innovation that universities and local enterprises should pursue together. Ha Myung-Shin, Director of the RISE Program Office, stated, “We will strengthen networking among participating institutions, further refine a sustainable regional innovation collaboration model, and actively share and disseminate the RISE program’s outstanding outcomes, thereby reinforcing our role in leading the mutually beneficial development of government, industry, and academia.”
Busan’s Nam-gu District, Home to 4,000 Young People, Sets Sights on Becoming a Youth Startup Hub- “B-Star Performance-Sharing Conference and N-URP Implementation Plan Briefing” Held on the 11th- Showcasing the achievements of the Entrepreneurship-Sharing University initiative jointly led by Pukyong National University, Kyungsung University, Tongmyong University, and Nam-gu District Office Pukyong National University, Kyungsung University, Tongmyong University, and the Nam-gu District Office of Busan held the “B-Star Performance-Sharing Conference and N-URP Implementation Plan Briefing” on the afternoon of February 11 at the Pearl Room of Lotte Hotel Busan, with approximately 80 participants in attendance, including representatives from universities, local governments, public institutions, companies, and students. The event was organized to review the achievements of the Busan Open Entrepreneurship-Sharing University (B-Star) initiative, which has been implemented under the Busan-style RISE program, and to publicly share strategies for expanding new projects this year. The three universities and the Nam-gu District Office of Busan have been operating an Entrepreneurship-Sharing University initiative since last year in cooperation on entrepreneurship education, infrastructure linkage, and startup support, with the goal of developing the Nam-gu area―home to approximately 4,000 young people―into a youth startup hub. More than 1,000 young participants completed the jointly operated entrepreneurship courses last year, and approximately 350 completed non-curricular programs. Outstanding students were selected to take part in domestic and overseas camps. Through systematic support for startup activities―including startup clubs, shared offices, and shared equipment―the initiative has drawn attention as a representative, region-based model for innovation in the startup ecosystem. In particular, the “Ddalggak App” development team, introduced as a best practice of the initiative, drew attention as a flagship success model in student entrepreneurship. The team, which began as a startup club at Pukyong National University, launched the Ddalggak App last year―a service that allows users to collect, save, and manage links to desired online content in one place. The app has since gained popularity, attracting approximately 34,000 users to date. This year, the team is preparing to establish revenue models and expand into global markets. The three universities and the Nam-gu District Office plan to further develop the B-Star initiative this year into the N-URP (Namgu？University Research Park) Program. Going beyond university？local government collaboration, they aim to expand cooperation with regional research institutes and industry, work to address local challenges and strengthen regional industrial competitiveness, encourage young talent to settle in the region, and build a sustainable startup ecosystem in which universities, companies, and the local community grow together.
Pukyong National University Expands Its Rigorous Major Program Accreditation System, “Getting the Basics Right”- Twelve additional departments and majors newly accredited, strengthening the quality assurance framework for major educationPukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has granted four-year accreditation to 12 departments and majors through its Major Program Accreditation System, which is operated to systematically manage the quality of major education and ensure the continuous improvement of curricula. At the 2025 Major Program Accreditation Awards and Plaque Presentation Ceremony, held on February 6 in the second-floor conference room of the university’s main administration building, a total of 12 departments and majors received accreditation: Korean Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Economics, Law, Fashion Design, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Management Engineering, Technology and Data Engineering, Applied Life Science in Aquaculture, and Resource and Environmental Economics. The Major Program Accreditation System is designed to comprehensively review and accredit the entire process of each departments and major’s curriculum―the very foundation of students’ disciplinary competencies―from the establishment of educational objectives and curriculum design to implementation and support, as well as evaluation and continuous improvement. Its goal is to strengthen the alignment between the university’s educational objectives and major curricula, and to systematically ensure the quality of major education. Accreditation is finalized through a multi-step process that includes a review based on each departments and major’s self-evaluation report, document-based evaluation and consulting by an accreditation review panel, and final deliberation by the Educational Innovation Committee. Following a pilot phase in the 2023 academic year, in which four departments and majors were accredited, an additional 11 were accredited in 2024, and 12 more have now completed the process in the 2025 academic year. Departments and majors that obtain this accreditation will be subject to ongoing monitoring of their curriculum operations throughout the validity period, ensuring that the quality of education is continuously maintained and managed. During the accreditation period, graduates of the accredited departments will have a ‘Major Program Accreditation’ mark displayed on their graduation certificates, providing students and educational stakeholders with added confidence in the quality and credibility of the major education. Looking ahead, Pukyong National University plans to gradually make participation in the Major Program Accreditation System mandatory, encouraging more departments to take part. By expanding the system each year with a target proportion of participating departments, the university aims to establish a sustainable feedback and improvement framework that continuously enhances the quality of major education.