Greetings from the President

Kookmin University will become the University of Entrepreneurship that will lead the era of digital transformation.

Welcome to the website of Kookmin University, the first private university founded in Korea after its liberation in 1945.

Kookmin University was founded in 1946 by Haegong Shin Ik-hee and other key members of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea with the goal of cultivating individuals needed for the establishment of an independent and democratic country. In 1959, the university was acquired by Sungkok Kim Sung-kon, who was deeply committed to this foundational philosophy. Deeply rooted in a commitment to independence from colonial rule and entrepreneurial values, Kookmin University has become one of Korea’s major institutions of higher education that practices community mindedness and an educational philosophy of pragmatism.

The entrepreneurial spirit Sungkok Kim Sung-kon’s entrepreneurial spirit is characterized by the ability to come up with new ideas, through creative and innovative thinking, and the desire and commitment to solve any problems that arise in implementing such ideas. Entrepreneurs do not fear failure, are always excited to accept a challenge or change, and have a strong desire to improve the lives of others and better the community.

Kookmin University’s educational philosophy reflects its efforts to serve the community by applying the entrepreneurial spirit. We help students develop the ability to come up with new ideas, think creatively, and solve problems.

A premier university and leader of the entrepreneurial spirit Kookmin University supports student growth in three ways: practical on-site learning, interdisciplinary learning, and self-directed learning. Once they are equipped with problem-solving skills and the desire to change society for the better, students can put their abilities to the test through Kookmin University’s diverse entrepreneurial classes. The many Kookmin alumni who are active in Korea’s startup sector are proof of our commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit.

Kookmin University will do its utmost to be Korea’s foremost institution of higher education that is grounded in the entrepreneurial spirit and contributes to the country’s digital transformation by cultivating a skilled workforce.

Our doors are wide open to anyone who wishes to feel the pride that comes with being a member of the Kookmin family and channel that pride into innovative energy. Kookmin University is waiting for you!

Jeong Seung Ryul
President
Kookmin University

Dr. Jeong Seung Ryul

President of Kookmin University

Personal information

Jeong Seung Ryul (정승렬, 鄭勝列)
Date of birth: October 22, 1962

Education

1985 B.A., Economics, Sogang University
1989 M.S., Information Systems, University of Wisconsin
1995 Ph.D., Information Systems, University of South Carolina

Experience

1995–1997Manager, Consulting Division, Samsung SDS
2000–2009 Informatization advisor, Hanwha Life Insurance, Daekyo, Hanwha General Insurance, NH Investment & Securities, and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
2001–2005 Member, Evaluation Committee for Informatization of Central Administrative Institutions, Office for Government Policy Coordination
2001–2005Member, Evaluation Committee for National Informatization Projects, Office for Government Policy Coordination
2001–2007Member, Information & Statistics Screening Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
2002–2005nformatization advisor, Human Resources Development Service of Korea
2002–2010Data advisor, National Agricultural Cooperative Federation
2004Member, ITA/EA Expert Committee, National Computerization Agency
2005–2006Member, International Relations Informatization Sub-Committee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2006–2007Member, Informatization Budget Council, Ministry of Planning and Budget
2006–2007National tax administration Informatization advisor, National Tax Service
2006–2009Member, Evaluation Committee for Institutional Informatization, Korea Coast Guard
2006–2023Member, Evaluation Committee for Budget Projects, Bank of Korea
2008–2009Informatization advisor, Korea Racing Authority
2008–2010Informatization policy advisor, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
2009–2012Vice President for International Affairs & Public Relations / Dean of Institute of International Education, Kookmin University
2009–2013Informatization officer, Constitutional Court of Korea
2010–2012Informatization advisor, Korea Sangjo Mutual Aid Cooperative
2010–2012Member, Evaluation Committee on Institutional Self-Assessment, Ministry of Unification
2013–2014Editor-in-chief, Review of Korean Society for Internet Information
2014–2015Vice President for International Affairs & Public Relations / Director of Myungwon Folk House, Kookmin University
2014–2015President, Korean Association of Deans of University International Affairs (KADIA) and Korean Association of Foreign Student Administrators (KAFSA)
2015Conference chair, 7th International Conference on Internet (ICONI)
2016–2018Vice President for Planning / Director of Creative Korea (CK) Project, Kookmin University
2016–2017President, Korean Society for Internet Information (KSII)
2017–2019Executive Vice President for Budgeting and Planning / Director of Career Development Office / Director of Innovation Implementation Office, Kookmin University
2019President, Korean Association of University Vice Presidents
2020–2021President, Korean Association of University Vice Presidents
2020–2021Member, Evaluation Committee on Large Software Projects, Public Procurement Service
2020–2021Task and Informatization innovation advisor, Seoul Design Foundation
2020–2023Editor-in-chief, KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems
2020–2023Data advisor, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation
2021Diagnostic advisor on basic university capability, Korea Educational Development Institute
2022–2023Member, Evaluation Committee On Institutional Self-Assessment, Ministry of Environment
Sep. 2023Inaugurated as the 13th President of Kookmin University

Honors and Awards

2001 Outstanding Thesis Award for Science and Technology (Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies)
March 15, 2001 Best Paper Award, Fall International Conference of Korea Society of Management Information Systems (KMIS)
2006 Prime Minister’s Award for Informatization Agents of Merit, Office of the Prime Minister
2010 Outstanding Paper Award, Fall Conference of KMIS
2012 Paper of the Month, Information Systems Review (August issue)
2012 Outstanding Paper Award, Fall Conference of Korea Intelligent Information Systems Society (KIISS)
2013 Best Paper Award, KSII Spring Conference
2013 Best Paper Award, 8th Asia Pacific International Conference on Information Science and Technology (APIC-IST 2013)
2014Outstanding Paper Award, 6th ICONI
2016Outstanding BK21 Plus Project Team (social science sector), National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
2017Most-Cited Paper Award, KIISS
2017Outstanding Paper Award, 9th ICONI
2018Outstanding Publication Award (academic book component), KMIS
2018Outstanding Paper Award, KSII Fall Conference
2020Outstanding Paper Award, 15th Asia Pacific International Conference on Information Science and Technology (APIC-IST 2020)
2020Outstanding Faculty Award (service component), Kookmin University
2020Best Paper Award, 7th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS 2020)
2021Academic Award, KSII
2022Outstanding Paper Award, KSII Fall Conference