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On the 28th, YU Hosts the 2025 Global Saemaul Undong Forum Under the theme of ‘Tasks and Directions for Global Sharing of Saemaul Undong and Saemaul Studies’ Experts from 29 Countries Including Ambassadors from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and International Organizations CHOI Oe-chool, YU President: “Sharing Saemaul Undong to Realize the Spirit of Hongik Ingan” [November 28, 2025] YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) hosted the 2025 Global Saemaul Undong Forum on November 28 at the Cheonma Art Center. This year’s forum, themed “Tasks and Directions for Global Sharing of Saemaul Undong and Saemaul Studies,” was organized to bring together experts and practitioners from around the world to share experiences of Saemaul Undong development and the academic framework of Saemaul Studies with the international community, presenting the university’s future vision of fostering talent that contributes to the advancement of humanity. The event was attended by CHOI Oe-chool, President of YU; LEE Kyung-soo, Vice President for Strategic Planning; KIM Sam-soo, Vice President for Industry-Academic Collaboration; LEE Seung-jong, Director of GSDN (Distinguished Professor at YU); Dessie Dalkie Dukamo, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Korea; Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa, Ambassador of Rwanda to Korea; Paul Sobba Massaquoi, Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Korea; and Alpha Ibrahima Thiam, Chargé d’Affaires of Mauritania to Korea, among other distinguished diplomatic representatives. <From left, third from the left — Alpha Ibrahima Thiam (Chargé d’Affaires of Mauritania to Korea), Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa (Ambassador of Rwanda to Korea), CHOI Oe-chool (YU President), Dessie Dalkie Dukamo (Ambassador of Ethiopia to Korea), Paul Sobba Massaquoi (Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Korea)> Following the opening ceremony, the first keynote lecture was delivered by PARK Seung-woo (YU Distinguished Professor and Director of GSDN), who presented “Development and Implications of Saemaul Studies,” outlining the systematic development process of Saemaul Studies and future research directions. The second keynote lecture was delivered by Dessie Dalkie Dukamo, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Korea, who presented “Policy Case of Applying Saemaul Undong for the Development of Ethiopia,” detailing practical examples of Saemaul Undong contributing to local development initiatives. During the afternoon session, discussions continued on the achievements and future strategies of global development cooperation utilizing Saemaul Undong. In Session 1, themed “Cases of Applying Saemaul Undong for Promoting Development in Developing Countries,” LIM Hyung-joon, Head of the UN WFP Malawi Office, delivered a keynote presentation, with Ambassador Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa participating as a panelist to share experiences of expanding Saemaul Undong in African regions. In Session 2, themed “Tasks and Directions for Sharing Saemaul Studies in Developing Countries,” LEE Sang-ho, Director of the Institute for International Development Cooperation (IIDC), presented, followed by a discussion led by KIM Yang-jin, Director of the Gyeongbuk International Development Cooperation Center, who discussed strategies for expanding Saemaul Studies. Session 3 featured presentations on “Cases of Sharing Achievements of Saemaul Undong with the International Community,” highlighting its global applications. The final comprehensive discussion included OH Chang-kyun (GDF Director), LEE Kyung-soo (YU Vice President), MOON Sang-won (KOICA Director of Project Strategy and Planning), and YU Professor SEO Yong-won, along with Ambassadors Paul Sobba Massaquoi and Alpha Ibrahima Thiam, who engaged in broad discussions on the global dissemination of Saemaul Undong and Saemaul Studies. President CHOI Oe-chool of YU stated, “Saemaul Undong is a development model that has contributed to expanding humane living conditions beyond eras and national borders, and it continues to receive international recognition. Regardless of race, religion, gender, occupation, or place of residence, every individual has the right to live with dignity, and such an environment must be ensured. Saemaul Undong is a model that best embodies the philosophy of Hongik Ingan (弘益人間—benefiting all humanity).” He continued, “Creating a world where all 8 billion human beings can live dignified lives is a shared responsibility and aspiration for all of us. If we actively interact and cooperate beyond regions and nations, humanity will become even more deeply connected over the next 50 or 100 years. I hope this forum becomes a meaningful platform to share and expand these values and philosophies. I also hope it provides an opportunity to recognize and share YU’s efforts to systematically organize Korea’s development experience and institutionalize it as Saemaul Studies for global dissemination. YU will continue to dedicate itself to nurturing global contributors who tackle common challenges of humanity and build a more dignified and attractive Republic of Korea.”
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Ranked 7th Nationwide for “Top 2% Highly Cited Papers per Faculty Member” in Life Sciences & Chemistry in the 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings Selected as an ‘Excellent University’ in Both Mathematics·Physics and Life Sciences·Chemistry, Strengthening Its Status as a Leader in Basic Science [December 4, 2025] YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) has reaffirmed its strong research competitiveness in the natural sciences through the 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings, establishing itself as a top-tier research-oriented university in Korea. In this year’s evaluation, YU ranked 7th nationwide in “Top 2% Highly Cited Papers per Faculty Member” in the field of Life Sciences & Chemistry. This performance places the university shoulder to shoulder with Korea’s leading research-focused institutions. This indicator represents a major measure of research quality, calculated by dividing the number of papers belonging to the top 2% most cited worldwide by the number of faculty members. YU produced 147 highly cited papers in the top 2% category, demonstrating strong research capabilities. Additionally, in the field-based evaluation of natural sciences, YU was selected as an ‘Excellent University’ in both Mathematics·Physics and Life Sciences·Chemistry, proving its balanced research competency across fundamental science. This is considered a significant achievement for a regional base university amid intense competition dominated by metropolitan and specialized institutions in natural sciences. YU has consistently pursued its “Basic Science Advancement Strategy” through: ▲ Expansion of advanced fundamental science research equipment ▲ Securing large-scale national research projects ▲ Strengthening international collaborative research and joint academic journal exchanges. This outcome is especially noteworthy as it reflects the results of long-term investment and research ecosystem innovation. KIM Sam-soo, Vice President for Industry-Academia Research, stated, “This achievement is the result of collective efforts by our faculty, researchers, and university members to elevate YU’s research competitiveness to an international level,” adding, “Going forward, YU will continue to strengthen research competitiveness not only in natural sciences but also in future strategic technology fields such as AI, biotechnology, and semiconductors.” YU continues to expand its influence as a leading research-oriented university representing Korea beyond the regional level, and particularly in the natural sciences, it is solidifying its position as a “powerhouse in basic science.”
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Recognized for 25 Years of Research on Mongolian Traditional Music and Ethnomusicology Leading Korea–Mongolia Academic & Cultural Exchange… Contributing to Expanded International Cooperation [November 26, 2025] <From left, Suhee Sukhbold, Ambassador of Mongolia to Korea; Professor PARK So-hyun; Nyamdavaa Khurelbaatar, Senior Presidential Advisor> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) announced that Professor PARK So-hyun, majoring in Korean Traditional Music in the School of Music, has been awarded The Order of Polar Star, the highest Mongolian state honor bestowed upon foreign nationals. The decoration ceremony took place on November 21 at the Embassy of Mongolia in Seoul during the event celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Mongolia. The medal was conferred by Nyamdavaa Khurelbaatar, Senior Presidential Advisor, on behalf of Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh. The Order of Polar Star is one of Mongolia’s highest national merit medals granted to individuals who have contributed significantly to Mongolia’s national development, cultural and educational advancement, and strengthening of international friendship. Past recipients include former U.S. President Barack Obama, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. For the past 25 years, Professor PARK has continuously carried out rigorous field research and academic studies in Mongolian traditional music and ethnomusicology, making significant contributions to establishing the academic foundation of Mongolian music culture and promoting its international dissemination. Her extensive fieldwork records and systematic research achievements are recognized as essential references in domestic and international scholarly communities. She also served as President of the Korean Association for Mongolian Studies, leading the development of Korea–Mongolia academic networks. Through researcher exchange programs, joint research projects, and supporting Mongolian artists and scholars in advancing to international platforms, she has actively expanded the academic and cultural exchange between the two countries. In addition, Professor PARK has played a critical role in promoting Mongolian traditional music in Korea and worldwide through performance planning, translation and advisory work, and participation in international symposia. The Mongolian government highly praised her contributions as “significantly elevating the international status of national culture.” Prior to this honor, Professor PARK was awarded the Presidential Medal commemorating the 800th Anniversary of the Mongol Empire in 2006 and the Nairamdal Medal in 2023, solidifying her status as a key contributor recognized by the Mongolian government in academic and cultural exchange.
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Recognized for the film “Between 0 and 1” addressing issues of AI dependency Creative interpretation of contemporary social issues through filmmaking Team Sequence from the Department of Media & Communication produced the entire project independently [November 27, 2025] <From left, LEE Ji-min, KIM Da-som, CHO Sin-ok, KIM Ga-yeon from YU Department of Media & Communication> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) students from the Department of Media & Communication won the Grand Prize at the 2025 Audience Media Awards Broadcasting Video Contest. The contest was hosted by the Korea Communications Commission and organized by the Korea Foundation for Audience Media. This year’s competition recorded the highest level of participation in its history, with a total of 390 works submitted. The awards ceremony was held on November 20 at the Gyeonggi Audience Media Center.The YU students submitted their work in the category of televised broadcast productions and received the highest evaluation, earning the Grand Prize. The award-winning film “Between 0 and 1” was produced by Team Sequence, composed of second-year Media & Communication students KIM Da-som, LEE Ji-min, and CHO Sin-ok. The film deals with concerns about excessive dependence on artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on human emotion and decision-making. Regarding the intention behind the project, KIM Da-som stated, “Although modern society utilizes AI in nearly all areas of daily life, we wanted to reflect on the intrinsic value that humans possess as independent agents capable of choosing and judging for themselves.” The judges highly recognized not only the technical quality of the production but also the effective delivery of the film’s message concerning the rapid expansion of AI and its social implications.LEE Ji-min commented, “We are delighted that the message we sought to convey was well received, beyond simply producing a technically well-made video. In an era overflowing with AI-created content, it is especially meaningful that we were able to deliver a film centered on themes only humans can express.” She added, “We would like to express our gratitude to KIM Ga-yeon and HYUN Da-gyeong, who participated in the production process, as well as to Prof. LEE Joong-heon, who provided guidance, and everyone who supported the project.”
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Ranked Top 5 in Korea for the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list Professors LEE Yong-rok, CHOI In-ho, Sumanta Sahoo, and Raji Atchudan named among the world’s most influential researchers Four professors selected in the Cross-field category, demonstrating international leadership in interdisciplinary and convergent research [November 21, 2025] ‘The World’s Most Influential Researchers’ Based on the 2025 Clarivate Plc Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list/criteria Domestic ranking University Number of Researchers 1 Seoul National Univ. 16 2 UNIST 9 3 Sungkyunkwan Univ. 7 4 Hanyang Univ. 6 5 YU 4 Kyung Hee Univ., KIOST 8 KAIST, Sejong Univ. 3 10 Korea Univ., Yonsei Univ. 2 12 POSTECH, DGIST, Kyungpook National Univ., Pusan National Univ., etc. 16 institutions total 1 Yeongnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) has been ranked Top 5 among Korean universities in the global 2025 Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list, announced by Clarivate Plc, an international academic information company.This year, 6,868 researchers from 1,300 institutions across 60 countries were selected worldwide, including 76 researchers from Korea.Among them, four YU professors were selected in the Cross-field category, placing YU in the Top 5 in Korea, alongside Kyung Hee University and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).The Cross-field category recognizes globally influential researchers who have demonstrated exceptional impact and outstanding research achievements across multiple disciplines rather than in a single specialized field. <From left: Prof. LEE Yong-rok, Prof. CHOI In-ho, Prof. Sumanta Sahoo, Prof. Raji Atchudan> This year, the four YU professors selected are: ▲ LEE Yong-rok (School of Chemical Engineering) ▲ CHOI In-ho (Department of Biomedical Engineering / Director, Cell Culture Research Institute) ▲ Sumanta Sahoo (School of Chemical Engineering) ▲ Raji Atchudan (School of Chemical Engineering) Professor LEE Yong-rok (Chemical Engineering, Professor Emeritus) earned his B.S. at Jeonbuk National University and M.S./Ph.D. at Seoul National University. He has led pioneering studies in new organic reactions and the synthesis of aromatic compounds and natural products widely used in pharmaceuticals. Building on this foundation, he expanded his research into the design and synthesis of nanocatalysts and nanomaterials, achieving internationally recognized accomplishments. His eco-friendly nanocatalyst and carbon-dot synthesis research, utilizing natural products and biomass, has been widely published in world-leading journals with high citation counts. His application-focused research includes photocatalytic reactions, bio-imaging, biosensors, and metal-ion sensing materials, strengthened by extensive global collaborations. Professor CHOI In-ho, Director of the Cell Culture Research Institute, earned degrees from Korea University and Florida State University in the U.S., and previously served as a researcher at the University of Illinois. Over the past decade, he has published over 140 international journal papers, registered 22 patents, and completed six technology transfers. Recognized globally for research in cell culture and natural-substance-based biotechnology, he has led the establishment of the Uiseong Cell-Culture Industrial Complex, laying the foundation for Korea’s cell culture industry. By combining cell culture technology with in-silico and AI-based analysis, he has successfully implemented strategies for high-value utilization of regional natural resources. He now leads AI-based food ingredients and drug development, corporate recruitment, talent education, and research infrastructure projects, strengthening the regional bio-cluster. He also leads the Ministry of Education RISE project ‘K-U City Cell-Culture Program’, contributing significantly to regional innovation ecosystems. Professor Sumanta Sahoo (School of Chemical Engineering) completed his B.S. and M.S. at Vidyasagar University in India and earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur. He is globally recognized for research on energy storage, ultra-fast synthesis, and electrochemical catalysis using metal oxides, MXene, and graphene-based nanomaterials. His research on microwave-assisted ultra-fast synthesis and performance optimization of MXene, perovskite, and graphene composites has gained international recognition. He has also achieved significant citation impact in bio-convergence application research, including the development of gene-based bioimaging and nanocomposites for photothermal cancer therapy, thereby expanding new research domains across the fields of energy, environment, and bio-convergence. Professor Raji Atchudan (School of Chemical Engineering) earned his B.S. from the University of Madras, M.S. from Annamalai University, and Ph.D. from Anna University. He leads research on simple and eco-friendly synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and nanocomposites. His graphene oxide(GO), graphene sheet, carbon-dot(DDs), and carbon–metal-oxide composite synthesis technologies have produced groundbreaking outcomes in energy storage and dye degradation, earning high citation records. He is actively expanding research applications to fields such as bio-imaging, fluorescent inks, and fluorescent sensor development, along with domestic and international collaborations to broaden global research influence. YU is enhancing global research competitiveness through innovation in research infrastructure, strengthened international collaborations, and expanded researcher support.These efforts are evident in YU’s Top 5 domestic ranking for the second consecutive year in the Leiden Ranking. YU also achieved a 100% freshman enrollment rate for 2025, demonstrating high trust among students and parents, while consistently improving university reputation with outstanding evaluation results. This year’s HCR recognition further validates YU’s research excellence and demonstrates the strengthening of its international research impact. YU President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “Having YU professors listed among the world’s most influential researchers reflects their dedication and hard work, and I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations.” He continued, “YU will continue to fully support bold and innovative research, striving to grow as a global leader in education and research that contributes to the nation and to humanity.”
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Outstanding achievement far exceeding the national average; all candidates passed Demonstrated effectiveness of intensive academic support, including efforts toward educational normalization and tailored instruction Leading the advancement of regional clinical training systems… accelerating innovation in medical education [November 18, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) announced that all 19 candidates from the College of Medicine successfully passed the 2026 90th National Medical Licensing Examination – Clinical Skills Test, achieving a 100% pass rate and marking a remarkable accomplishment. This exceeds the national average pass rate of 81.8% by a significant margin. Since the introduction of the Clinical Skills Test system in 2010, the YU College of Medicine has consistently recorded pass rates far above the national average, and including this year’s results, has achieved a perfect pass rate in 12 examinations. This year’s outcome is particularly meaningful, as it was achieved despite challenging academic conditions, including a large number of student leaves of absence, through comprehensive university-wide efforts toward educational normalization and enhancement of academic quality. The university leadership actively implemented diverse measures—such as curriculum restructuring and improvements in instructional delivery—to support educational stabilization. The College of Medicine reinforced tailored clinical training programs to strengthen students’ clinical performance capabilities through courses focused on developing clinical competencies, intensive training modules, and specialized clinical skills workshops.Additionally, Associate Dean LEE Geun-mi, serving as the Chair of the Daegu–Gyeongbuk Clinical Performance Evaluation Consortium, has played a leading role in advancing the region’s clinical training and evaluation systems, significantly contributing to strengthening educational competitiveness. President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “Achieving a 100% pass rate is a meaningful accomplishment made possible by the dedicated efforts of our students, the devoted commitment of our faculty in the field, and the collective support of all university members who worked together for academic normalization. Despite difficult circumstances such as large-scale leaves of absence, the university has actively supported stable academic operations and quality education. We will continue to improve the educational environment to ensure that every student grows into an exceptional medical professional, contributing to improving quality of life not only in Korea but around the world.” Meanwhile, with the support of the Educational Innovation Program, the YU College of Medicine is accelerating the establishment of a future-oriented medical education system, building an AI-driven digital education hub and pursuing the cultivation of glocal medical professionals equipped with both expertise and research capabilities.
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Creative volunteer activity proposals to grow together with the local community Spreading the culture of social contribution and realizing the value of sharing Grand Prize to student Lee Dae-hyeon for “Sharing Warm Rice Bowls – A University Student Social Contribution Program Utilizing Local Agricultural Products” [November 14, 2025] Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the final presentation and award ceremony for the 2025 YU Social Contribution Idea Contest at Sojae Hall on November 7. Conducted as part of the University Innovation Support Project, the contest was organized to promote the culture of social contribution by discovering students’ creative social contribution ideas and fostering volunteer spirit. The contest focused on developing practical support plans for underprivileged groups that university students can implement in connection with their academic majors. Based on written evaluation criteria including logicality, creativity, and feasibility, and PT presentation evaluation criteria including delivery skills, concreteness, public interest, and sustainability, a total of nine teams (individuals) advanced to the finals. In the finals, students examined local community issues from their own perspectives and presented practical implementation strategies applying their major expertise. As a result, LEE Dae-hyeon (junior, Department of Food Economics and Culinary Arts) won the Grand Prize with the proposal “Sharing Warm Rice Bowls – A University Student Social Contribution Program Utilizing Local Agricultural Products.” LEE proposed developing convenient yet nutritious rice bowl menus using ingredients produced by local farms and providing meals to neighbors in need of social care, such as senior citizens living alone. The idea was highly evaluated for going beyond simple food sharing by integrating his major expertise, diagnosing social and economic issues, and adding the values of emotional connection and regional cooperation.The Story Makers team, consisting of four students from the Department of English Language & Literature, won the Excellence Award with “English Theater Volunteer Activities for Little Actors.” The educational volunteer program aims to improve language skills and confidence among local children and enhance cultural understanding by adapting literary works into English theatrical performances. In addition, nine teams received awards, including the Grand Prize, one Excellence Award, three Merit Awards, and four Encouragement Awards. LEE Dae-hyeon said, “Sharing a warm meal made with local agricultural products is not merely volunteer work but a practical act of growing together with the region,” and added, “I hope to continue participating in various social contribution activities as a YU student.” JUNG Jin-young, Director of the YU Social Contribution Center, said, “This contest was a meaningful opportunity for students to independently recognize social issues and propose concrete solutions,” adding, “YU will continue to strengthen support and education so that student-centered social contribution activities can spread sustainably.” The YU Social Contribution Center, which hosted the contest, will continue to expand social contribution programs based on ideas contributed by university members and promote various initiatives to grow together with the region and build a community that lives in harmony.
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"Become the leaders who will guide the Republic of Korea…" Senior and junior alumni unite to support newcomers entering society A mentoring venue with more than 270 participants, including senior mentors and newly employed graduates [November 25, 2025] Distinguished alumni of Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) who are active in various sectors nationwide gathered at Seoul Dragon City Hotel at 7 p.m. on November 20. They came together to celebrate and support junior alumni who have recently entered the workforce and begun their careers in the metropolitan area. Hosted by the Yeungnam University Alumni Association in the Seoul Metropolitan Area (Chairman PARK Jeong-gwan), the Cheonma Career Alumni Welcome Event celebrated its 12th anniversary this year with great success. First launched in 2012, this annual event has become a unique YU alumni tradition in which senior alumni personally encourage and mentor juniors who are taking their first steps into professional life. More than 270 YU alumni filled the venue, including over 100 newly employed alumni who began work in Seoul and the metropolitan area this year. The event was attended by PARK Jeong-gwan, Chairman of the YU Alumni Association in the Seoul Metropolitan Area (Pharmacy ’75, Chairman of With Pharm Co., Ltd.); YOON Dong-han, Chairman of the YU General Alumni Association (Business Administration ’66); YOON Sang-hyeon, Former Chairman of the YU Alumni Association in the Seoul Metropolitan Area (Business Administration ’69); LEE Jae-rim, CEO of Borim Construction Co., Ltd. (Architecture ’75); Rep. JOO Ho-young (Law ’78); Rep. KIM Seung-soo (Public Administration ’83); Rep. JO Ji-yeon (Political Science & Diplomacy ’06); SHIN Tae-yong, former head coach of the Indonesian national football team (Physical Education ’88), and many other prominent alumni from politics, government, business, law, and culture who joined despite busy schedules to show support for the new professionals. In his welcome remarks, PARK Jeong-gwan, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Alumni Association, said, “The Cheonma Career Alumni Welcome Event is a place where senior and junior alumni come together to share experience and encourage those taking their first steps into society. I hope that through today’s gathering, our junior alumni will take pride as members of YU and grow into leaders who will guide the Republic of Korea.” Representing the newly-employed alumni, HYUN Jae-jin (Department of Construction System Engineering ’16) expressed gratitude, saying, “Meeting so many senior alumni at such an important moment as I begin my career has truly given me strength. I am proud to be a YU alumnus, and seeing the achievements of my seniors inspires me to dream bigger about the future.” From the university leadership, Vice President for External Affairs LEE Kyung-soo, Director for External Relations YOON Jeong-hyeon, and other representatives from the External Affairs Office attended the event.President CHOI Oe-chool delivered a congratulatory address via the Vice President, saying, “My sincere congratulations to all of you who have successfully secured employment during such challenging times. I hope you will continue to grow with the encouragement of your alma mater and senior alumni, becoming the talent that leads national development. YU will continue to do our utmost to cultivate professionals who enhance the dignity of Korea and contribute to the advancement of humanity.”
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YU ranks 2nd nationwide in Mathematics & Computer Science and Life & Earth Sciences University’s research strength stands out in global research quality evaluation Continues strong performance in domestic and international university rankings, proving global competitiveness [November 6, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) has once again demonstrated its research excellence, ranking among the Top 5 universities in Korea for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Leiden Ranking, a global university evaluation focused on research quality. In the latest ranking announced by Leiden University in the Netherlands, YU placed 5th in Korea based on the proportion of the top 10% most-cited SCI papers (PP Top 10%, Full counting, No minimum) published between 2020 and 2023.The Leiden Ranking evaluates universities solely on the citation impact of international academic publications, excluding qualitative factors such as reputation or publication volume.This year’s assessment included 1,594 universities worldwide that published at least 800 international papers over the past four years, with 52 Korean universities listed. By field, YU ranked 2nd nationwide in Mathematics & Computer Science, maintaining its top-tier position for more than a decade. In Life & Earth Sciences, YU rose significantly in the global ranking from 365th last year to 221st worldwide and 2nd in Korea. Additionally, YU improved in Physical Sciences & Engineering, jumping from 11th to 7th place nationwide, further confirming the university’s strong research capability across diverse academic fields. President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “These outstanding results in the Leiden Ranking and other national and global university evaluations demonstrate that YU’s research innovation capacity is internationally recognized. We will continue to nurture talented individuals who contribute to national development and shared prosperity, based on YU’s strong research and education system.” Meanwhile, YU has recently achieved notable performance in various university assessments across education and innovation sectors. Based on its global leadership in Saemaul Studies, YU ranked 3rd nationwide in Leadership and Social Responsibility in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). In the 2025 INUE–Hankyung University Evaluation, YU ranked 1st among regional private universities and 3rd nationwide in SCI papers per faculty member, proving the high quality of its research output.Furthermore, in the 2026 THE World University Rankings released by Times Higher Education (THE), YU ranked 1st among regional comprehensive universities (tied with Kyungpook National University, Pusan National University, and University of Ulsan) and 15th nationwide, up four places from the previous year, reaffirming its rising reputation.
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Alumni and students come together under the theme “Pharmacists of YU: Meeting the Future” KRW 120 million in development funds donated in honor of the milestone Celebrating 70 years of legacy and pledging a new leap forward [November 5, 2025] The College of Pharmacy at Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) celebrated its 70th anniversary, bringing together alumni and current students to reaffirm the college’s commitment to future growth and development. The commemorative events consisted of two main programs—“Pharmacists of YU: Meeting the Future” and “Cultural Festival with YU Pharmacists”—held at the YU College of Pharmacy complex on October 31 and November 2. The first program, “Pharmacists of YU: Meeting the Future,” was a career mentoring event that invited alumni working across various fields to return to their alma mater and share insights and experiences with current students.Alumni active in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and public health sectors engaged in relay mentoring sessions under themes such as “Innovators of the Laboratory,” “Translators of Ideas into Reality,” “Guardians of Public Health,” and “Pioneers Across Boundaries.” Through in-depth discussions with faculty and senior alumni, students gained valuable first-hand advice and explored practical career pathways. Two days later, the 70th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony and Joint Cultural Performance brought together alumni and students to reflect on the history of the College of Pharmacy and renew its vision for the future.The ceremony was attended by YU President CHOI Oe-chool, YU College of Pharmacy Alumni Association President CHO Yong-il, Distinguished Chair Professor JEON Hye-sook, Korean Association of Pharmacy Education Chair NA Young-hwa, along with approximately 250 alumni, faculty, and students. <(From left) Alumnae GO Kyung-sook and JEONG Da-won; Donation Ceremony with the Busan Alumni Association of the College of Pharmacy> During the ceremony, a total of KRW 120 million was donated to support the university’s development initiatives. Alumna GO Kyung-sook (Class of ’63), daughter of the late inaugural department head GO Byung-sun, contributed KRW 100 million. Additionally, alumna JEONG Da-won (Class of ’83; formerly at the Korean Intellectual Property Office and MFDS) and the YU College of Pharmacy Busan Alumni Association each donated KRW 10 million, demonstrating continued dedication to the advancement of their alma mater. The ceremony also featured congratulatory video messages, a line dance performance, and a band concert jointly staged by alumni and students. The event concluded with a “Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony,” symbolizing the commitment to carry forward the college’s 70-year legacy into the next era. President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “The 70-year journey of the College of Pharmacy is deeply intertwined with the history of Yeungnam University itself. Since its establishment in 1967, the College has dedicated itself to nurturing professionals who contribute to public health, playing a significant role in extending the average life expectancy of the Korean people. This legacy is the result of the passion and devotion of all members of the College.” He added, “YU will continue to lead the field of pharmaceutical education and foster professionals who embody the values of life and health. The generous support from our alumni will serve as a strong foundation for strengthening the university’s future competitiveness and cultivating talent who contribute to humanity.”
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