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Consultation on expansion of Mongolian students between Erdenetsogt Sarantogos (Mongolian Ambassador to Korea) and President CHOI Oe-chool Mongolian national development policy is consistent with core values of the Saemaul Undong … Requirement for close cooperation with YU [April 3, 2023] <Erdenetsogt Sarantogos (4th from the left, Mongolian Ambassador to Korea) met President CHOI Oe-chool and had a discussion on talent cultivation plans including Mongolian students’ abroad-study, etc.> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) started invitation of Mongolian students. This year, Mongolian students studying at YU have significantly increased.As of April 2023, a total of 57 students are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and Korean language education centers. Especially, as the Mongolian Embassy in Korea is showing great interest in attracting Mongolian students to YU more Mongolian students will study at YU. On March 23rd, Erdenetsogt Sarantogos, Ambassador of Mongolia to Korea, visited YU. She attended the Spring International Conference of the Korean Mongolian Society held at the YU’s LEE Si-won Global Convention Hall. Before the conference, Ambassador Erdenetsogt Sarantogos met President CHOI Oe-chool of YU. Ambassador Erdenetsogt Sarantogos met President CHOI and agreed that there is a need for practical cooperation between Mongolia and Korea in various fields, such as the necessity of Mongolia's Saemaul development project and implementation erosion control projects in Mongolia that is suffering from climate change and accelerated desertification. Especially, Ambassador Erdenetsogt Sarantogos was highly interested in cultivation of talents including Mongolian students’ study at YU. President CHOI said, “Professionals of Korean development experiences and Saemaul development area will play large roles in Mongolian development. Especially, officials of Mongolian central government and local governments will show synergy effects in establishment and execution of national development policies if they are equipped with the capability and professionality of Saemaul development. We will aggressively help Mongolian officials for their study in YU. YU will play the role to cultivate Mongolian talents as well as officials.” Ambassador Erdenetsogt Sarantogos said, “Mongolia's national development policy is consistent with core values of Saemaul Undong. Yu’s aggressive cooperation is required because its expertise in education, research, and talent cultivation for Saemaul development is internationally recognized. I will make recommendations so that Mongolian talents may study at YU. I hope Mongolian Embassy and YU to have close cooperation for expansion of exchanges between the two countries including Mongolian development. Meanwhile, Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) of YU was established in 2011 to cultivate Saemaul leaders of developing countries. Foreigner students studying in PSPS consist of public officials planning policies in respective countries, employees of public institutions, social activists, and professional workers, etc. differently from students of faculties or graduate schools. Until now, Seven persons (6 graduates, and 1 completion student) from Mongolia studied in the PSPS and returned to work as Saemaul development experts.
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- 2023. 04. 07
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Undergraduate and graduate students belonging to the Smart Power System Research Lab - Development of a new type power flow calculation program Ranked 1st out of 19 participating teams nationwide [March 31, 2023] <Undergraduate and graduate researchers from Smart Power System Research Lab of YU Department of Electrical Engineering> Students of YU Department of Electrical Engineering won first place in “13th Electric Power Industry Software Contest.” The contest was held by Power Technology Division of Korean Electrical Society for power system analysis and application software program development and for the development of power industry-related software and advances into overseas markets. In the 13th Contest held last year, LEE Yoon-seon (graduate school), NAM Jeong-hwan, YOO Yeon-soo, CHOI Won-il, and HWANGBO Jeong-min (undergraduate) from YU Department of Electrical Engineering, belonging to Smart Power System Research Lab (advisor: Professor LEE Sang-bong) of YU Department of Electrical Engineering, won the gold prize by placing first among 19 participating teams nationwide. Their work is AC/DC hybrid power flow calculation using (Newton-Raphson & SQP (Sequential Quadratic Programming). Power flow calculation program is used to show in what state the active power and reactive power generated by the generator flow into the power system and what distribution the voltage or current represents at each point in the power system at this time. Especially, in this contest, power flow analysis of AC/DC hybrid system (Integrated AC/DC system) was asked. The team of YU Department of Electrical Engineering programmed two calculation methods, i.e. Newton-Raphson & SQP (Sequential Quadratic Programming, for power flow calculation of AC/DC hybrid system. Also, the team compared commercial AC systems with an integrated system for higher suitability. LEE Yoon-seon (graduate school master's course) said, “Power loss may be reduced with economic and efficient operation of power system and Efficient operation of AC/DC hybrid system is possible with application of renewable energy sources. As the result, it is expected to be the foundation of industrial development due to increased available power as well as reduced electric charge.” Smart Power System Research Lab of YU Department of Electrical Engineering intends to improve system analysis method by modeling renewable energy sources and DC equipment and to conduct research on development of economic efficiency evaluation models in consideration of equipment costs and line loss in case of change to an integrated system.
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- 2023. 04. 07
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YU, Tree planting ahead of Arbor Day Planting 36 5-year-old Hovenia dulcis grown in the campus nursery field, hosted by Department of Forest Resources More than 150 participants, including students, professors, and foreigner students [March 31, 2023] YU had a tree planting event ahead of Arbor Day (April 5th). The tree planting event was hosted by YU Department of Forest Resources in Gapje Haksullim of YU Gyeongsan Campus at 10:00 am on the 31st. They planted 36 5-year-old Hovenia dulcis grown in about 1,000㎡ of the campus nursery field. In the tree planting event, more than 150 students and professors from YU Department of Forest Resources participated. Especially, foreigner students of YU PSPS participated in the events and had the time to experience forest rehabilitation and forest restoration based on Saemaul Undong. Dean LEE Do-hyeong of YU Department of Forest Resources planned the tree planting event and said, “I hope students to have the opportunity to remember the meaning of Arbor Day by planting trees. I hope to make a culture to pass richer environment to future generations by activating tree planting everywhere as well as YU.”
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- 2023. 04. 07
- 2023. 03. 31
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On the 15th-16th, YU General Club Association held “Central Club Fair.” Street recruit of members started with advertisement of clubs to freshmen. More than 4,000 members from more than 70 groups are working in eight divisions including academy, service, sports, art, etc. [March 16, 2023] “Freshmen of Class 23! Let’s join a club and make pleasant campus memories!” The university campus in spring vibes was full of energy. Recruit of group members is active for the freshmen with the start of the 2023 new semester. The 36th General Club Association (Chairman KWON Hyeok-jun) of YU held “2023 Group Fair” on Cheonma Way of the campus for two days from 15th to 16th. Central Group Fair is an event to be held in March every year and senior members of groups recruit members on the street by explaining properties of groups and situations of activities to freshmen. More than 70 groups in eight divisions consisting of liberal arts, sports, service, academy, language, applied studies, arts, and religion of YU Central Group Association participated in the fair and made club member recruit activities for freshmen and existing students. Chairman KWON Hyeok-jun (4th grade of Faculty of Chemical Engineering) of YU Central Group Association said, “More than 4,000 students joined and make activities in the groups of each division now. Memories on the campus may be enriched through club activities. Through this fair, students will have the opportunities to get more understanding of interested groups. The doors of clubs are open always as well as the period of the fair.” I hope many freshmen of Class 23 to actively participate in group activities.” Meanwhile, during the period of the group fair, main agencies and groups of the university, such as student support teams, Student Public Relations Ambassador “Youngdae Sarang,” International Public Relations Ambassador, YU Broadcasting Station UBS, and Gender Equality Center, frequently used by students operated PR booths and introduced agencies and programs, etc.
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- 2023. 03. 22
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Won successive awards in major-related competitions held last year, such as “University Student App Development Challenge K-Hackathon” [March 08, 2023] <Students of YU Department of Computer Science won the Excellence Award at the 10th National Student App Development Challenge K-Hackathon> Students of YU Department of Computer Science swept major competitions and contests held last year and showed their excellent major-capability. Team “Bom Bom” consisting of PARK Ji-yeon, OH Eun-ah, and LEE Gyeong-ju from YU Department of Computer Science and KIM Yun-ju from YU Department of Visual Design won the Korea Contents Association President’s Award (Excellence Award) at the 10th National Student App Development Challenge K-Hackathon held from June to November last year. Their award work is “Working Parents: A life made by working couples together.” It is a comprehensive childcare platform that integrates neighborhood, kindergarten, and home based on app sharing between husband and wife. It was evaluated that it would be helpful in resolving the difficulties faced by working couples and in alleviating the low birth rate problem. They formed another team with NA Yoo-gyeong and JEON In-seo (both, 4th grade) and developed “Metablock.”, a metaverse immersive education platform using Haptic (a technology that allows you to feel tactile sensation, power, and sense of movement among computer functions). Their major-capability and creativity for ideas were recognized by winning IT Female Entrepreneurs Association President Award (Bronze Prize) at the Eve and ICT Mentoring Contest in 2022, as well as the Local Excellence in Science and Engineering Talent Award at the 14th WIT Leader Conference and Ceremony. The students of YU Department of Computer Science also stood out in the competition they participated in as a joint team with the students of other majors. Team “Young Guys” consisting of CHO Chang-heon (Department of Computer Engineering), KIM Hong-tae (Department of Economics and Finance/Double Major in Computer Science), SEO Seong-won (Department of Business Administration/Double Major in Computer Science), and JEONG Ho-chan (Department of Communication and Communication) won the grand prize at the “2022 Northeast Public Data Utilization Challenge Hackathon” hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency. 'DAON' is a service that analyzes general conversations like actual conversations with humans through natural language processing and recommends the most suitable policy for the user. Unlike other services that require the use of accurate terms to search for welfare policies, DAON attracted the attention of the contest participants. Also, the capability of the students of YU Department of Computer Science was externally recognized through Grand Prize (KIM Chae-il, LEE Tae-hoon, CHOI Eun-seon) at “2022 Korea Information Processing Society ICT Mentoring Conference,” “2022 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service President's Award (CHO Chang-heon) at “Big Leader AI Academy Project,” and “2021 Korea Tourism Organization President's Award” (HONG Young-min).
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Capabilities of both organizations will gather for joint researches on local educational issues, etc. [March 10, 2023] YU Department of Education (BK21 Pro Bono Regional Education Innovation Talent Fostering Team) concluded a business agreement on “development of local future education “ with Suseong-gu Lifelong Learning Center of Suseong Future Education Foundation on February 23rd. Ten persons from both organizations including Professor HEO Jun in charge of the leader of BK21 Pro Bono Regional Education Innovation Talent Fostering Team and Secretary General KIM So-yeong of Suseong Future Education Foundation participated in the agreement ceremony. “Pro Bono” type talents means the persons who donate their professional knowledge, technology, and experiences, etc. for public benefits. Both organizations decided to cooperate through agreement for ▲Joint development of future education development plans in Suseong-gu, ▲Joint research on education issues in Suseong-gu, ▲Cooperation in planning and progressing Suseong-gu education projects, ▲ Joint development and operation of field-focused educational courses by Suseong Future Education Foundation, Suseong-gu Lifelong Learning Center,YU Department of Education, and BK21 Pro Bono Regional Education Innovation Talent Fostering Team, and ▲ Holding joint academic conferences. Professor HEO Jun said, “Cultivation of Pro Bono type talents is to plan, lead, and implement local educational innovation based on basic citizenship and commitment to the community and is to nurture researchers with scientific inquiry capabilities. I hope that many talents of our institution are used for development of future education in Suseong-gu.” KIM So-yeong, Director of Suseong-gu Lifelong Learning Center and General Secretary of Suseong Future Education Foundation said, “I am grateful for cooperation with Suseong-gu for local education innovation. Let's think together about the educational problems of the region and execute various projects for future education.”
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Alma Master Visit Event in February … 1st Class alumnus lawyers gathered together for the sake of their alma mater and juniors In 2021, too, 39 alumnus lawyers donated KRW 110 million as development fund Yearly graduated alumni’s alma master visit event is planned. [March 14, 2023] The lawyers of YU Law School (hereinafter referred to as Law School) donated development fund for development of YU, their alma master. More than 20 alumnus lawyers, 1st class graduates from YU Law School, visited YU in February. The 1st class graduates gathered together to help development of their ma master and had the 1st alma master visit event. They met President CHOI Oe-chool and expressed their will to donate KRW 30 million to help development of the university. Lawyer MOON Kang-seok participated in the alma master visit event and said, “After graduating from Law School, I acted as a lawyer in society and, whenever I met my classmates, I exchanged many opinions about the will to contribute in development of my alma mater. I hope that my alma mater develops and my juniors are supported for their studies. I will continue to support my alma mater and my juniors as soon as I get a chance. I hope continuation to a good tradition.” President CHOI Oe-chool of YU said, “Legal professionals from YU ranging from YU School of Law to current Law School are active in all areas and levels and maintain the status as a cradle for training legal professionals. Thank you for not forgetting your alma mater and juniors in spite of your busy living in each area. To foster legal professionals who realize social justice, the university will do it’s best to support them. We ask for your interest and support in the future.” <The 1st alma master visit event by YU Law School> It is not the first time that legal professionals from YU Law School donated development fund to their alma master. Last year in 2021, 39 alumni donated a total of 110 million won, and the first alumni also donated 10 million won in addition to the 30 million won donated for this event. Starting with this event, YU Law School intends to have plans to hold an annual alma mater visit event for alumni.
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- 2023. 03. 22
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Held admission ceremony and various welcome events for 5,000 YU freshmen in Gyeongsan Gymnasium on the 28th Congratulatory video messages by Assembly Member JU Ho-young and national soccer player SON Jun-ho, etc. Enhancement of expectations for campus life and inspiration of new students to feel the sense of belonging to and love of their school [February 28, 2023] <YU’s 2023 admission ceremony (Gyeongsan Gymnasium)> At 2:00 pm on February 28th, about 5,000 Class 2023 freshmen gathered at the campus of YU (President CHOI Oe-chool). YU held admission ceremony and congratulatory events for 2023 freshmen. The YU freshmen gathered in groups, took buses prepared by the university, and moved to the Gyeongsan Gymnasium where the admission ceremony was held. The off-line entrance ceremony was held after a long time and the Gyeongsan Gymnasium was fulfilled with the heat of a festival. In the pre-ceremony events started at 2:30 pm before the official admission ceremony, YU freshmen opened the gate of the admission ceremony with vocal music and by learning school song with seniors. Before starting the admission ceremony, Senior Vice Chairman KIM Gwan-yong of the Advisory Council for Democratic and Peaceful Unification, Assembly Member JU Ho-young, Governor LEE Cheol-woo of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Mayor JO Hyeon-il of Gyeongsan-si, and national soccer player SON Jun-ho, etc. from all walks of life in Korea sent congratulatory videos and telegrams and received ovations. <Freshmen are learning school song in YU’s 2023 Freshman Admission Ceremony> In the admission ceremony, Chairman HAN Jae-sook of Yeongnam School Corporation, President CHOI Oe-chool of YU, and major staff of the university participated with more than 5,000 YU freshmen and congratulated them. At 3:00 pm, about 5,000 YU freshmen started their first official event with declaration of admission permission by President CHOI Oe-chool of YU and oath of admission by the representatives of freshmen. <Representatives of freshmen swear an oath of admission in front of President CHOI Oe-chool (Left)> Chairman HAN Jae-sook said in her encouragement words, “I welcome the freshmen along with all the Cheonma Family Members of Yeongnam School Corporation. YU has fostered over 250,000 national revivalists under the founding spirit of its founder, former President PARK Chung-hee. I hope that freshmen will continue their status and reputation as a prestigious private school. Today, the freshmen stood at a new starting point to devote themselves to greater studies. I hope you all have big dreams and hopes and great aspirations to become global leaders in your respective fields.” President CHOI Oe-chool said in his welcome words, “I welcome the freshmen for becoming the proud Cheonma Family Members. We are living with recent rapid changes in scientific technology and social culture. Capabilities and expertise that are quite different from previous ones are asked by society. The endeavors for creativity, ethics, critical thinking, sharing, and service will become your competitiveness. Only prepared young people will have future opportunities. YU will provide education to cultivate talents who will lead advanced Korea to a dignified society and to contribute in common prosperity of mankind. You freshmen at this place today will become the protagonists.” YU held a welcome party for the freshmen as the second part of the event. Starting with the relay congratulatory videos of students and staff produced by the students of UBS, YU education broadcasting, various events including vision performances containing the developmental direction and educational philosophy of YU and congratulatory performances prepared by college students welcomed the freshmen. Hip-hop singers Youngji and HAN Yohan stepped up to the final stage of welcome party and received a great response from the freshmen. KIM Seo-yeon (1st Grade of Department of Computer Engineering) swore the admission oath and said, “It’s very meaningful for me to swear the admission oath as the representative of the freshmen in the admission ceremony of the university. I expect the campus life as such many seniors and professors prepared diverse events and welcome us. I’d like to enjoy my campus life with the sense of belonging to and love of the school as a student of YU.”
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