Kookmin University launches projects to celebrate its 80th anniversary
Vision: “A university that sets the standard for higher education” Slogan: “Make the Rule, Break the Rule”
- 25.04.25 / 이정민
Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) has embarked on a major project to prepare for its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking the 80th anniversary of its founding. As the first step, the university held a kick-off meeting for the 80th Anniversary Commemorative Project Preparatory Committee on Tuesday, April 23, in the main conference room of the administration building, establishing a comprehensive implementation system.
The 80th Anniversary Commemoration Project Preparation Committee is chaired by Kim Ji-yong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kookmin Academy, with President Jeong Seung-ryul serving as the overall chair, KIM, HYOUNG-JIN, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the head of the advisory committee, and SOHN,JINSIK, Vice President for Planning, as the head of the project planning committee. In addition, this meeting, attended by the chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of each division, provided an opportunity to share the core values, vision, and slogan that will guide the 80th anniversary, and to discuss the direction and roles of the project.
Through this 80th anniversary commemorative project, Kookmin University has presented a new vision of “a university that sets the standard for higher education.” The new vision, which concisely and clearly inherits the existing vision while incorporating values that will remain unchanged over time, reflects Kookmin University's determination to establish itself as a model for higher education in South Korea. The slogan “Make the Rule, Break the Rule,” announced at the same time, expresses Kookmin University's unique spirit of challenge to lead innovation by not settling for the existing framework, but creating and transcending rules.
The 80th Anniversary Commemorative Project Preparatory Committee consists of ▲History and Academia ▲Community and Social Contribution ▲Future and Sustainability ▲Educational Innovation ▲Global ▲Culture and Arts ▲Public Relations and Development Support, and will be carried out over approximately two years until February 2027. Beyond a simple event, it is expected to serve as a symbolic milestone that organically connects the past, present, and future of Kookmin University and shares the university's identity and direction for development with society.
President Jung Seung-ryeol stated, “Kookmin University achieved its highest-ever ranking of 13th in last year's JoongAng Ilbo University Evaluation, laying the groundwork for a new leap forward. The 80th anniversary will not only reexamine our university's history and pride but also serve as the starting point for a quantum leap toward our 100th anniversary and a golden opportunity to concretize our vision and strategy.”
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Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) has embarked on a major project to prepare for its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking the 80th anniversary of its founding. As the first step, the university held a kick-off meeting for the 80th Anniversary Commemorative Project Preparatory Committee on Tuesday, April 23, in the main conference room of the administration building, establishing a comprehensive implementation system.
The 80th Anniversary Commemoration Project Preparation Committee is chaired by Kim Ji-yong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kookmin Academy, with President Jeong Seung-ryul serving as the overall chair, KIM, HYOUNG-JIN, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the head of the advisory committee, and SOHN,JINSIK, Vice President for Planning, as the head of the project planning committee. In addition, this meeting, attended by the chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of each division, provided an opportunity to share the core values, vision, and slogan that will guide the 80th anniversary, and to discuss the direction and roles of the project.
Through this 80th anniversary commemorative project, Kookmin University has presented a new vision of “a university that sets the standard for higher education.” The new vision, which concisely and clearly inherits the existing vision while incorporating values that will remain unchanged over time, reflects Kookmin University's determination to establish itself as a model for higher education in South Korea. The slogan “Make the Rule, Break the Rule,” announced at the same time, expresses Kookmin University's unique spirit of challenge to lead innovation by not settling for the existing framework, but creating and transcending rules.
The 80th Anniversary Commemorative Project Preparatory Committee consists of ▲History and Academia ▲Community and Social Contribution ▲Future and Sustainability ▲Educational Innovation ▲Global ▲Culture and Arts ▲Public Relations and Development Support, and will be carried out over approximately two years until February 2027. Beyond a simple event, it is expected to serve as a symbolic milestone that organically connects the past, present, and future of Kookmin University and shares the university's identity and direction for development with society.
President Jung Seung-ryeol stated, “Kookmin University achieved its highest-ever ranking of 13th in last year's JoongAng Ilbo University Evaluation, laying the groundwork for a new leap forward. The 80th anniversary will not only reexamine our university's history and pride but also serve as the starting point for a quantum leap toward our 100th anniversary and a golden opportunity to concretize our vision and strategy.”
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